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How do I answer a comment right under the person who just commented?
HubPages doesn't have threaded comments. I simply acknowledge the commenter by name.
On the top right I see the choice for threaded or chronological, and in the threaded version I see a place to reply to the comment desired and hierarchy placement.
I am new to the forums here, so I hope this is not obvious, but helps answer the question.
You have that choice only for viewing the forum. The question asked here, though, was about comments at the bottom of a Hub. There, we don't have that option.
The OP was talking about comments on Hubs, not forum posts.
Thanks. Are we notified when someone comments? If not how do we know someone has commented?
They only way you can do that is to post your comment immediately before someone else posts a comment. In other words, comments are posted only in the order (time and date) in which they were made.
Click on approve and then click on reply. Hope this is what you were looking for. When you set up your comment box don't pick the one that has newest on top. I always set mine to must be approved first.
The question is "How do I answer a comment right under the person who just commented?"
When you are on your newsfeed page, look over to the top right and you will see Comments under your name. If you have any comments, there will be a number by 'Comments'. Click on Comments and a page will open that shows who commented and when, with the oldest on top. Read the comment and click on reply to that comment/person. Then click on submit. This is the best way to reply to your comments, for you then reply in order. On your hub page, the comments do not appear (if you have your settings on "Comments must be approved before publishing."
Regardless of how you reply, it is always best and polite to begin with the person's name.
Phyllis where is the newsfeed page? I do have the setting to be approved first. I think I get it now. Thank you.
Hi Favored -- the newsfeed is the main page you see when you log on, where all the hubs and everything are listed.
Anywhere you are on HubPages, you will see the logo on the top left hand of the screen. It says HubPages. When you click on that, it takes you to your Newsfeed. I've written a hub about the areas of HubPages - it is on my slider.
Actually, you would click on Approve, then click on Reply, write your comment, click on submit. It is really easy once you get used to doing it this way.
Phyllis I don't see reply just approve or deny. After I approve it the other info is the same. I can't believe this is stumping me. I feel so silly!
The newsfeed isn't what I see when I go to my page. It takes me directly to my profile. I guess I have to log out to see that right?
It doesn't matter what mechanism you use to reply to comments on your Hubs, they all appear in chronological order - there is no way to have a reply appear directly under the person who commented. It's impossible, it's not a feature that HubPages offers. Most people just mention the name of the person they're replying to - some people use @ in front, like on Twitter.
As for your newsfeed: if you go to HubPages.com and log in there, the newsfeed is the first thing you'll see.
On HubPages, in the upper right, are three items listed: Comments, Your Hubs and Your Profile. When you receive comments on your Hubs then there are numbers which appear beside "Your Comments". They may be delayed so at times throughout the day I right click on it to open in another tab and check if I have any comments. I may find out before I get email.
Agree with what has been said. But here's a trick I use if I get a ton of comments all at once...
In order not to have to keep scrolling up and down to see each name, I shrink the HP screen to half size (the middle button in the uppermost right-hand task bar), and then I open a Word document on my desktop, and shrink it the same way.
Then, I position both windows side-by-side, and I can easily see each name, reply, move to the next name, and so forth.
Then, I just copy/paste the whole Word document into the comments box on the Hub, and presto! Everyone is accounted for, and has a personalized reply, easily done.
Then, you can just close the Word document; no need to save it.
Is it considered rude to answer to All even if you mention everyone by name?
No, It would be considered more rude to not answer anyone, or to answer only selected comments while ignoring others.
If you approve all comments, then either reply to none, or reply to all. Replying to none is not really considered good practice. It is best to acknowledge comments.
The only time (most) people don't reply to each commenter by name is if they have a very popular hub with 20+ comments, usually happens on the first day of a HOTD choice. In that case, they can be excused for a blanket, "Thank you, everyone for your comments."
It very much depends on what kind of Hubber you are. I wrote a Hub on HubPages Etiquette - you'll find it in the slider on my profile.
In a nutshell, not everyone on HubPages is active in the community, and that's fine. That's because by socialising with other Hubbers, we're not helping each other earn money - our paying audience comes from Google. The amount of traffic we can get from other Hubbers is a drop in the ocean - and the thumbs up/down votes have little or no impact on scores.
So you'll find that some Hubbers are very sociable and do a lot of commenting and acknowledging because they enjoy it, whereas other Hubbers concentrate their efforts outside HubPages.
"Social" Hubbers will expect every comment to be acknowledged with a thank you. However it's fine to "reply to all" with a single comment.
You'll get less interaction and acknowledgment from Hubbers who are here to earn money, I liken it to an office - if you're going to get the job done, you can't afford to spend all your time at the water cooler, you have to focus on your customers. I don't use my Hubs for socialising - I rarely read other people's Hubs (unless they ask for help) and I don't expect other Hubbers to read mine. I provide a Comments capsule because I think readers are entitled to express their opinion, not because I'm looking for compliments. I also don't want my content diluted by lots of non-relevant text, so I won't reply to a comment for the sake of it - I'll reply only if I have something meaningful to say in return.
Most Hubbers exist on the continuum somewhere between those two extreme poles. My advice - you choose.
Well put, Marisa. That's definitely another way to look at it.
I read Hubs; I comment on Hubs; I enjoy the interaction when others post comments on my Hubs. I guess I'm more 'social' than 'business,' mainly because I have too many other things happening in my life to spend much time promoting.
Hub Pages is a stress-reliever for me, and if I make some pocket change, all well and good.
(That said, I do believe "The Big G" has done yet another algorithm shift, as my income that was going up nicely since the holidays has crashed badly down to barely above what it was when I first signed up for AdSense and the HP Ad program.)
So, I don't look at this as a place to make money.
Thanks Marisa Wrightposted I guess this is something every place deals with; good to know.
Favored, as long as you have selected to be notified by email, you will receive an email every time there is a comment on one of your hubs, also under your profile pic/avatar on the top right of your profile page will have a number of comments.
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When I post a comment to someone's hub including a question and they approve it, but do not answer the question, does that mean they have no manners? In your opinion.
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Director of Public Health, David Mason conducts the second of two conversations with a COVID-19 Positive recovered case. As we watch our case levels continue to rise and hospitalization increase Mr. Mason talks with a Sandwich Resident hospitalized with COVID-19 last spring, experienced pneumonia in both lungs and continues to experience health impacts from the virus almost nine months after his diagnosis. We are very grateful to our community member Kevin Lasit for sharing his very difficult and ongoing experience. We encourage everyone to be safe this Holiday season.
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What Does Endpoint Security do for a Business?
The endpoint security definition states that it's a form of security system that mainly focuses on protecting the various endpoints of an enterprise in a network system accessed via multiple wireless devices and laptops. In a network endpoint, an entry point that is prone to security threats is developed by each device that connects to the network remotely. This ensures that if a threat or an attack occurs, it can be easy for the network endpoint system to identify the threat and design ways of neutralizing it accordingly. Therefore, endpoint security is purely intended to secure every endpoint created by the connected devices on the network.
In any active business, it is of the essence for the concerned entities to ensure that their networked system is well protected. The notion behind this argument is based on the fact that failure to provide a secure connection would be a recipe for cyber-attacks and information leakage, acts that can lead to the collapse of a business. This is why most companies in Manhattan of all sorts and sizes have already chosen to outsource IT support.
Now, the importance of an endpoint security system is the fact that it authenticates logins from the endpoint hence preventing unauthorized access. Apart from this, an endpoint security system updates the installed software, thus blocking out malicious threats that may attack the system as a result of outdated software.
Classification of Endpoint Security
Endpoint security systems are classified into two different types namely;
- Consumer
- Enterprise
The difference between the two is the fact that the enterprise systems have a centralized management while the consumer system has no centralized management. The centralized management system plays a crucial role by streamlining the installation and configuration of the endpoint security software.
As much as an endpoint security system is meant to protect your company from malicious attacks, it can still be prone to attacks if the right measures such as software updates or using the best systems are not taken into consideration. Apart from this, other methods that can ensure a robust system that effectively protects your business are as follows.
Encrypting Data
Data encryption and backup ensures that sensitive customer and company details are well protected just in case a breach occurs. Failure to encrypt your company's data will increase the chances of attacks and identity theft.
Employ a Robust Cybersecurity Technology
Though an endpoint security system can be sufficient for your business, adding another layer of security is recommended. As a company expands, its enterprise data expands as well. This data may be at risk if the right measures are not taken to protect the data. Therefore, an integrated enterprise antivirus technology that delivers state-of-the-art technology to your company should be employed. You can achieve this by conducting a detailed research or seeking advice from a reputable company.
Employing a Mobile Device Management System
The main reason as to why an endpoint security system is important is to manage multiple devices. As a way of ensuring a robust endpoint security system, a company should have a Mobile Device Management system. This system functions by facilitating the management of third-party apps, validating devices, penetration testing, and most importantly, protecting mobile devices from malicious attacks.
Employing Appropriate Software
If you have a company that employs a large number of people, it should be of the essence to consider the demands and requirements of your workers. For instance, you should install a software that can comfortably accommodate multiple users at a go with no lags whatsoever. On the other hand, if your company only has a small number of people, then it can be wise to use a software that has the necessary security systems rather than a complex one.


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Nothing speaks to the outrageous nightlife of flapper girls quite like glitz and glam. Spice up your Saturday night out with a bedazzled number that will light up the dance floor. A swingy silhouette and knee length hemline will stay true to the '20s, the bright teal hue of this dress adds a modern flair.
- '50s
For a dinner out on the town, skip the plunging neckline and opt for a cute little tailored number. A tight high-neck bodice adds elegance, while the full flouncy skirt still lets you show a bit of leg. Try a shimmery satin in a bright color, paired with cute patent leather pumps.
- '60s
Prints, print and more prints. The '60s were a time color and pattern came to life in the form of clothing, so use this to your fashion-forward advantage – mixing prints are in again! A multi-print dress saves you some of the work, but feel free to create your own mismatched ensemble with a large polka-dot skirt paired with a mini floral print blouse. Finish with thigh-high suede boots and you're groovy baby!
- '70s
Rompers may be all the rage right now, but the '70s were the true era of the full body pantsuit. If that isn't your style, try and floor length polka dot dress paired with caramel colored boots to rock the true hippie-vibe.
- '80s
The '80s were a weird time period were dressing, excuse my bluntness, well 'trashy' was sort of the look. Think metallic eyeshadow and white leather pointed boots. A little bit go-go dancer, a little bit street walker, but somehow it's making a comeback. For a night out dancing, throw on an all white ensemble and tease your hair till it touches the sky.
- '90s
Everyone knows the '60s and '70s were when teenagers went wild with their clothing choices, but the '90s were an era where dressing like you were in highschool was all the rage. Teens ruled the fashion scene, and Baby Spice was the envy of every young girls closet. Throw on a denim dress, combat boots and a choker and make every 'Spice' proud.
- '00s
Baby blues, baby pink, fur, metallic. Again, the '00s were a bit of a mess. But with the neutral tone comeback of 2016, use it as an opportunity to add in some early aught pizazz. Tinted aviators and a light pink coat due just the trick. Carrie Bradshaw would be proud.
- '10s
Unless you've been living under a fashion rock, you know that shirts with built-in chokers are ALL. THE. RAGE. And surprisingly, they are flattering on most everyone. Pair with a loose-fit cut boyfriend jean and beige lace-up stilettos, and you're ready for any weekend-night occasion. Remember, basic is back – in a good way.


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There's certainly reason for concern, considering that Kobe Bryant and company have not suffered this many losses in a row since Pau Gasol came to town.
That being said, it's still far too early to panic, what with a three and a half game lead in the Pacific Division and two season changes to go before the two-time defending champions need concern themselves with playoff positioning.
And, with starting center and all-around giant Andrew Bynum yet to play a single minute this season, the Lakers still are far from certain of what they'll have to work with in pursuit of a Three-Peat.
However, given the issues that have boiled to the surface in the cauldron of the regular season thus far, the Lakers look more and more as though they'll need a healthy and effective Bynum back in the middle if they are to send Phil Jackson off into the Montana sunset with his 12th ring (for his other big toe).
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Strengthening Data Systems and Utilization in the Education Sector
Lessons learned from three KIX co-funded multi-country research efforts The sharing and exchange of knowledge with and among countries is one of the key ...
The sharing and exchange of knowledge with and among countries is one of the key functions of the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge Innovation Exchange (KIX). As GPE's chosen mechanism to support and mobilize evidence among partner countries, KIX has gathered relevant lessons and experiences from educational stakeholders across the globe. When it comes to learning from approaches to designing and implementing more reliable data systems for education, the creation of multi-country education research projects facilitates this process. These projects ensure that country-level data is actually informing educational decision-making--driving knowledge into practice.
On July 27, 2021, as a part of the "Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025", KIX moderated the panel "Strengthening Data Systems and Utilization in the Education Sector: Lessons Learned from Three KIX Co-Funded Multi-Country Research Efforts." This event presented and analyzed three ongoing KIX co-funded research projects that have been designed hand-in-hand with in-country partners (including Ministries of Education) during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The event was hosted in English and included simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. This event contributes important knowledge and "know-how" on several ongoing global education discussions, including:
How to co-create and co-implement large-scale education research with Ministries of Education, local academics, and in-country partners?
What are some of the best practices and lessons learned from coordinating multi-country education research across contexts?
How can research play a vital role in ensuring strengthening of Education data systems and utilization for more data-informed decision-making?
How has the COVID-19 global health pandemic impacted the three research projects presented and what are some of the mitigation strategies put in place?
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Image Description: Manchester United fans at the back of a coach on their way to a game against Halifax Town
It has been over a year since away fans have been permitted in stadiums. This has meant that the ritual of thousands of supporters travelling up and down the country on a bi-weekly basis has been suspended. As Frankie Fryer used to proclaim on Soccer AM: "Oh, I do love playing away!", and coach travel has not just a facilitating, but an integral role. It is a social practice, whose peculiarities lay dormant, waiting to be revived once more.
Arriving at the Coach Stop:
At silly o'clock on a Saturday morning, people, who are varying degrees of hungover, gather at appointed spots. They are arranged in their own separate groups but give cordial greetings to the expanding mass of recognisable faces: the lads who are always there first with bacon sandwiches, the guy who only wears a Formula one polo shirt no matter the weather, and the lone elderly man who arrives in his campervan.
Arrival of the Coach:
The arrival of the coach is solely dependent on the weather. If it's a beautiful summer's morning, then it will be on time. If it's hammering it down and absolutely freezing, then you know it will be late. Once the coach has arrived, this is the time to deploy all of your nous. The use of your body is paramount in manoeuvring yourself at the front of the swarm battling to get on board.
The Driver:
When on the coach, it is important to take notice of the driver, who is always referred to as 'drive'. Is it Glynn? The Welshman who prefers rugby to football and has a good sense of humour. Or is it Tony? He may be slightly dour, but he is always reliable. Or is it that strange guy who once recounted his favourite adult entertainers of the '80s?
Seating Arrangement:
Next is the vital decision of where to sit. The system has not developed since school. Those at the back are the loudest and most boisterous meanwhile those at the front keep themselves to themselves. Front-of-the-coach dwellers have usually bought with them a picnic that could nourish a family of four for a week. The middle is a danger zone susceptible to the foul odours that emanate from the on-board toilet.
After picking your spot, you are at the mercy of the selection of others. This can make the journey. If you get lucky and the man nicknamed 'The Oracle' sits behind you, you have hours of insightful comments and funny anecdotes in store.
The system has not developed since school. Those at the back are the loudest and most boisterous meanwhile those at the front keep themselves to themselves. Front-of-the-coach dwellers have usually bought with them a picnic that could nourish a family of four for a week.
But be warned; there can be losers in this lottery. You can be stranded for hours listening to the life troubles of a woman complaining to her dad about her devil children or even worse the single traveller with the campervan can strike.
You are particularly vulnerable if you are travelling in a group with an odd number and there is a seat spare next to you. Nicknamed 'Booby Prize', he will latch onto anyone and launch a non-stop tirade of disinformation. If faced with the prospect of these nightmarish fellow passengers, it is paramount to put in your earphones to drown out their dulcet tones and catch up on sleep until the pub stop.
The Pub Stop:
Approximately an hour away from the intended destination, the pub stop is announced. Coach loads of fans descend on an unwitting market town that has no football attachment of its own, one Wetherspoons, and an average age that is eligible for a free bus pass. The swarm of supporters are gasping for a pint (or five), no matter what time it is on a Saturday morning. Please spare a thought for the sole bartender who is used to the one local country bumpkin nursing half a pint of bitter.
Post-Pub Stop Journey:
The journey to the ground after the pub stop is a lot livelier. The well-oiled fans at the back get into the rhythm with their repertoire of chants. If it is a particularly significant game, a man will commandeer the coach PA system to lead the procession to the stadium.
Some of the nervous Nellies at the front will anxiously be checking their watches as three o'clock approaches, bemoaning the extra pint that others had at the pub stop which delayed the departure time. The coach will eventually make its way through the heaving traffic to arrive, just in time, where the Official Supporters coaches have been sat waiting for aeons.
The well-oiled fans at the back get into the rhythm with their repertoire of chants. If it is a particularly significant game, a man will commandeer the coach PA system to lead the procession to the stadium.
After the Game:
Post-match, a steady stream of supporters will make their way back onto the coach. This is accompanied by a short utterance to sum up the game; a four-letter expletive is usually sufficient for a defeat.
There is always tension if some people cannot find their way back to the coach in time for the police escort. There are rumours that they have tried to squeeze in a pint rather than head to the coach like everyone else. Tempers flare as people are torn between leaving the careless perpetrators hundreds of miles from home and being stuck in the post-game traffic that adds an extra hour to the journey home.
The Journey Back:
The journey back is a chance to eat the Tesco meal deal that you picked up on the way to the coach stop all those hours earlier and properly reflect on the game. Updates of the late kick-off filter through the coach and chat drifts to an array of topics. This is where it really pays if you were a winner in the prior lottery of the seating arrangement.
Not only can there be some incisive comments, but also listening to the stories of fellow football fans' lives can make the journey fly by. The hapless husband recounting how he had to face the wrath of his wife for accidentally falling asleep rather than doing the housework or his concern at his co-worker whose internet history contains searches ranging from how close the Nazis were to the atomic bomb, memory foam mattresses, and asking Google why he is a singleton.
The ritual of coach travel is much more than getting from A to B. It is a liminal world with its own unique customs. There is a chance to escape the everyday and enter something different, but still familiar. Those recognisable faces spoken to in passing whose real names you may not actually know, but you have prescribed a nickname.
It is these people who football fans have not seen in over a year. These are the connections that are so vital for humans to break the monotony of our own worlds and engage with others. The thoughts of 'The Oracle' or 'Booby Prize' are missed dearly because following football week-in week-out all over the country with the same people forges a bond. That bond, whilst having to be suspended, will be revived and it will remain just as potent.
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The internet is like that gift that keeps on giving. It has now made it possible to seamlessly satisfy all your shopping needs at the comfort of your home. But just as internet shopping is becoming popular, online shopping scammers are growing equally as adept in finding new ways of snatching your hard-earned money from right under your nose.
The online scams mostly involve slick-looking replicas of genuine sites that will lure you with their unbeatable deals on hot products. So you go ahead, and a make a hefty deposit in good faith, only to start waiting on a product that will never arrive. In the off chance that it does arrive, it looks nothing like it did in the pictures. And the last thing you need is ordering that cute tank top and end up with a sweatshirt for your chihuahua.
Well, much as you might know your way around a computer, there are a few extra practices you should take to keep yourself fully protected. The most important of all, especially if you are purchasing products, is to read reviews on topproducts sites to make sure you are getting the best. For this reason, we have done our research and compiled for you a few measures that will help you avoid online shopping scams.
Consider Online Reviews Made By Other Buyers
Perhaps the first thing you should do when purchasing a product on a website is to check for any complaints or negative reports made by other users about the retailer. These unbiased opinions are the best way of finding out other peoples real-life experiences with the product and learning just how reliable the retailers are. Some of these scammers tend to fabricate their own positive reviews, so you should be especially keen on the negative ones.
Additionally, you can do a simple Google search about the product and see whether you'll get any stories about the retailer. If a lot of negative reviews pop up, then the retailer is likely to be a scammer, or the product faulty.
Another thing you can do is search the domain name on sites such as WHOIS and find out just how long ago the site was registered. In this case, a merchant who has only just registered is more likely to be a suspect.
It comes as no surprise to learn that most users already take this step. In fact, statistics show that up to 92 percent of online shoppers consider reviews before making a purchase. The bottom line, however, is that in most cases, if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Check For Anything That Can Validate The Website
Many of the more legitimate websites will have something to prove the actual existence of the company. For example, if you scroll down at the bottom of a webpage, you'll see a link to an "about us" or "contact us" page. There, you are likely to find a phone number or physical address of the company. You can search for these addresses on your Google maps and check if the location seems likely to accommodate a legit business.
Also, you have the option of calling the phone number and seeing if someone answers. For more proof, you can also look up the phone number itself in the reverse phone lookup directory. This should give you information on the name of the number owner, as well as their location. You can validate its credibility by comparing this to the information on the contact page.
Again, most corporate U.S based business will appear on the Secretary of state website of the state where they are based. Therefore, if you can access the actual corporate name of the business, and the state where it is located up, you can look it up and confirm its existence on the secretary of state website.
Take A Look At The Wording And The Site's URL
Some of the most common red flags on illegitimate sites are misspelled words and bad grammar. Therefore, it is vital that you look closely at the exact wording on the website. Start by looking at the content itself. Is it easy it is to read and understand? Are there any foreign symbols or characters? Does it sound like it was written by people who speak English? Can you see any broken links or spam links on the websites? Afterwards, do the same with the URL, the product description and the customer-service pages.
You see, sometimes scammers make up facsimiles of websites that you are familiar with. To keep yourself protected, you must be keen on the URL. Check that the business make is spelt correctly and that there are no irrelevant characters.
Also, on the URL, ensure that it isn't overly complicated or long. For example, the URL on the landing page of a popular site like Amazon is simply Amazon.com. Therefore if the first page shows Amazoni.com or amazon.com/make-payments-on-toys, it is likely to be fraudulent.
See That The Site Has A Seal Of Approval
Check that the site has a seal of approval from reputable organizations that can vouch for the retailer's credibility. Some common seals of approval include a Better Business Bureau seal, the Norton Secured Seal, a TRUSTe Certified seal or something to show responsible data collection practices.
Note that logos can at times be faked so this shouldn't be taken as a perfect guarantee. However, it is still a positive sign that the retail website can be trusted.
You've also probably seen a padlock symbol appearing on a sites URL. This is usually used to show that the site securely protects your payment information. However, scammers have been known to copy this as well. You should only trust the padlock symbol if it appears in the same field as the site's URL. The URL itself, in this case, should begin with the term "https". Here, the "s" usually stands for secure.
Ordering stuff on the internet is as exciting as it is convenient. But this experience can quickly become devastating if you end up losing your money. Hopefully, with a few of our recommended practices up your sleeve, you can be more at ease as you send out your money to online platforms. Remember, you can't be 100 percent secure from scams, but the more you keep practising care, the less likely you'll fall prey to the scammers.


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Libri De Secta Pythagorica Quattuor (Book) Title: Libri De Secta Pythagorica Quattuor Author: Iamblichus Editor: Denis J.-J. Robichaud Abstract: In 1484, the Florentine humanist and philosopher Marsilio Ficino (1433-99) published the first complete translation of Plato, but his Greek to Latin translations of Iamblichus's (a Syrian who lived c. 245-325 CE) De secta Pythagorica remain unprinted. They were thought lost before P. O. Kristeller identified their manuscripts, have not been studied extensively, and many recent studies still ignore their existence. They are printed for the first time with the Ficinus Novus series of Nino Aragno Editore (Turin). Year: 2019 Publisher: Aragno Editore Type: Translation Translator: Marsilio Ficino Copy sent to NEH?: No
Mathematica (Book) Title: Mathematica Author: Theon of Smyrna Editor: Denis J.-J. Robichaud Abstract: In 1484, the Florentine humanist and philosopher Marsilio Ficino (1433-99) published the first complete translation of Plato, but his Greek to Latin translations of Theon of Smyrna's (fl. first century CE) Mathematica remain unprinted. They were thought lost before P. O. Kristeller identified their manuscripts, have not been studied extensively, and many recent studies still ignore their existence. Mathematica is printed for the first time with the Ficinus Novus series of Nino Aragno Editore (Turin). The edition includes a book-length study of four topics: (i) Greek to Latin translations of philosophy in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; (ii) the development of Ficino's translations; (iii) their place in Ficino's oeuvre and the history of philosophy; and (iv) a study of the fortune of these works in the Renaissance, especially in scholarly, artistic, and religious communities in Florence and Rome. Ficino's translations of these texts are the first reintroduction of the largest ancient corpus of Pythagoreanism in the Renaissance. Year: 2019 Type: Translation Translator: Marsilio Ficino Copy sent to NEH?: No
Ficino's Deification: On Virtue, Transformation, and Union with the Divine," in Ficino and Pico on How to Become God (Conference Paper/Presentation) Title: Ficino's Deification: On Virtue, Transformation, and Union with the Divine," in Ficino and Pico on How to Become God Author: Denis J.-J. Robichaud Abstract: Paper given at Renaissance Society of America's 65th annual conference. Date: 03/19/2019 Conference Name: Renaissance Society of America's 65th annual conference
Bessarione, Dionigi l'Areopagita, e i Platonici (Conference Paper/Presentation) Title: Bessarione, Dionigi l'Areopagita, e i Platonici Author: Denis J.-J. Robichaud Abstract: Invited talk Date: 12/08/2018 Conference Name: "Vissarion as a Theologian", Istituto Ellenico, Venice, Italy
Liberty, Bondage and Liberation in the Second Millennium BCE (Article) Title: Liberty, Bondage and Liberation in the Second Millennium BCE Author: Eva von Dassow Abstract: Free versus unfree was a fundamental axis of differentiation in ancient Near Eastern societies. Liberty was conceptualized as the power to govern oneself, free from another's domination, thus free to participate in constituting political authority. More concretely, the subject of the state was by definition free, this being the condition of obliging him for duty. Thus the relation between people and polity was predicated on liberty, not servitude as commonly supposed of an area still shackled to the Western ideology of Oriental despotism. I argue that liberty was an operative principle in the organization of ancient Near Eastern polities, basing the case on sources from the Late Bronze Age. The first section sets forth general propositions, and the second puts them in ancient Near Eastern terms. The third and fourth sections examine documents from Ugarit and Emar, two polities under Hittite suzerainty, that illustrate how these principles operated in the lives of individuals. The fifth section examines how they were articulated at the scale of communities, through the lens of the poet(s) who composed the Hurro-Hittite 'Song of Liberation'. The conclusion draws together the ideas of liberty, bondage and liberation these sources disclose, ideas that remained productive in later ages. Year: 2018 Primary URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01916599.2018.1513246 Primary URL Description: Link to abstract and ability to purchase Access Model: Subscription only Format: Journal Periodical Title: Liberty: an Ancient Idea for the Contemporary World? Ancient Liberties and Modern Perspectives, edited by Valentina Arena. Special issue of History of European Ideas 44/6 Publisher: Routledge
La nationalité en procès : droit international privé et monde méditerranéen (Article) Title: La nationalité en procès : droit international privé et monde méditerranéen Author: Jessica Marglin Abstract: This article uses a single, transnational legal case that played out between Italy and Tunisia in the 1870s and 1880s to tell a truly global history of international law—that is, one that goes beyond the boundaries of the West. Samama v. Samama was a fabulously complicated case that dragged on in Italian courts for almost a decade. The crux of the legal arguments concerned the nationality of Nissim Samama, a Jew born in Tunis; Samama's nationality, in turn, would determine which legal system regulated his estate. The Italian Civil Code enshrined respect for the national law of a foreigner, but such foreigners were presumed to be Western. A case involving the national law of Tunisia and the status of Jews called the very foundations of the international legal system into question. In putting Samama's nationality on trial, the case opened up debate over fissures in the emerging theory of international law: How could non-Western states like Tunisia fit into an international legal order? How did Islamic law intersect with international law? What was the status of Jewish nationhood in a world increasingly based on exclusive nationalities? The Samama case offers access to the voices of European international lawyers debating the ambiguities of their field, as well as those of Maghrebis articulating their own vision of international law. The resulting arguments exposed tensions inherent to an international legal system uncomfortably balanced between universalism and Western particularism. Year: 2018 Primary URL: https://doi.org/10.1017/ahss.2018.111 Primary URL Description: Link to abstract Format: Journal Periodical Title: Annales Histoire, Sciences Sociales Publisher: Editions EHESS, published online by Cambridge University Press
Jews and the Mediterranean (Book) Title: Jews and the Mediterranean Author: Multiple Editor: Jessica Marglin Editor: Matthias Lehmann Abstract: What does an understanding of Jewish history contribute to the study of the Mediterranean, and what can Mediterranean studies contribute to our knowledge of Jewish history? Jews and the Mediterranean considers the historical potency and uniqueness of what happens when Sephardi, Mizrahi, and Ashkenazi Jews meet in the Mediterranean region. By focusing on the specificity of the Jewish experience, the essays gathered in this volume emphasize human agency and culture over the length of Mediterranean history. This collection draws attention to what made Jewish people distinctive and warns against facile notions of Mediterranean connectivity, diversity, fluidity, and hybridity, presenting a new assessment of the Jewish experience in the Mediterranean. Year: 2020 Primary URL: https://iupress.org/9780253047984/jews-and-the-mediterranean/ Primary URL Description: Book main page on university press. Access Model: Available for purchase Publisher: Indiana University Press Type: Edited Volume ISBN: 978-0253047939 Copy sent to NEH?: No
Tearing Plato to Pieces: Gianfrancesco Pico della Mirandola and Marsilio Ficino on the History of Platonism (Article) Title: Tearing Plato to Pieces: Gianfrancesco Pico della Mirandola and Marsilio Ficino on the History of Platonism Author: Denis J.J. Robichaud Abstract: This article considers Gianfrancesco Pico della Mirandola's understanding of the history of Platonism in his Examen vanitatis. It analyzes his sources and methods for understanding the history of philosophy—genealogical source criticism, historiographical analysis, and comparative history—and argues that his approach is shaped by anti-Platonic Christian apologetics. It documents how Gianfrancesco Pico closely studies Marsilio Ficino's and his uncle Giovanni Pico's understandings of Platonism and its history, and how his contextualization of their work within the broader history of Platonism is part of a larger endeavour to turn the page and even close the book on this chapter of the Quattrocento. Although neither Ficino nor Gianfrancesco finds universal agreement among ancient Platonists, Ficino explains their history as one of inquiry and interpretation, in which Platonism and Christianity are inexorably united, whereas Gianfrancesco characterizes it as a history of lies and disagreements that threaten Christianity. In trying to protect sacred history, Gianfrancesco Pico helped develop the tools that would eventually critique it. Year: 2020 Primary URL: https://doi.org/10.7202/1068577ar Primary URL Description: Link to abstract Access Model: Subscription Only Format: Journal Periodical Title: Renaissance and Reformation / Renaissance et Réforme Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Curzio Malaparte, la letteratura crudele: Kaputt, La pelle e la caduta della civiltà europea (Book) Title: Curzio Malaparte, la letteratura crudele: Kaputt, La pelle e la caduta della civiltà europea Author: Franco Baldasso Abstract: Curzio Malaparte is today at the center of an international debate that rediscovers him as a fundamental figure of the European twentieth century. However, in Italy there is still a critical discussion on his intellectual work which, starting from the problematic adhesion to fascism, does not focus only on the scandals of his biography. The volume fills this gap, focusing on the season of his fundamental novels "Kaputt" and "La pelle". From the world conflict to the transition to post-fascism, his idea of "cruelty" is interpreted as a response to the collapse of European civilization and to the failure of the revolutionary ideals merged into totalitarianisms. Malaparte's is in fact an attempt to respond to the sacralization of politics and to the disillusionment of modern utopias, from the dream of social palingenesis to the return of the sacred to the secularized post-war society. The book also examines how his writer's intelligence accompanies his public intellectual populism. A controversial witness of world wars and European genocides, Malaparte offers a radical and tragic interpretation of the biopolitical clash between the destructive power of modern technology and bare life. And it is in this light that, together with the great novels, lesser known works such as the theatrical drama Das Kapital or his only film "The forbidden Christ" are recovered. Year: 2019 Primary URL: https://www.ibs.it/curzio-malaparte-letteratura-crudele-kaputt-libro-franco-baldasso/e/9788843094820 Access Model: Available for purhcase Publisher: Carocci (Rome) Type: Single author monograph ISBN: 978-88-430-948 Copy sent to NEH?: No
Christian Charity and Public Hospitals in Early Modern Rome (Book Section) Title: Christian Charity and Public Hospitals in Early Modern Rome Author: Carla Keyvanian Editor: Richard Etlin Abstract: N/A Year: 2022 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Book Title: The Cambridge Guide to the Architecture of Christianity
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Online Medical Coding Specialist Training
UNC Charlotte's Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program offers in-depth training that will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to pursue a new career, re-enter the workforce, or refresh and broaden current skills. The 100% real-time online program will prepare you to work as a medical coding specialist with a curriculum developed under the guidelines of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, medical coders are among the most in-demand professionals.
The May 2021 average salary in North Carolina for Medical Records Specialists (29-2072) was $43,950. Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020-2030, faster than the average for all occupations, because of an aging population and the need to organize and manage health information data.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
For more information regarding a recent medical coder salary survey, visit the AAPC website.
- Introduction to Medical Coding / Healthcare Information Documentation
- Diagnosis Coding
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- Coding Guidelines and Processes for Out-Patient / In-Patient Services.
Properly trained medical coding specialists perform the coding tasks that support the processing of medical billings, implement proper reporting of transactions, and support secure health information management. Medical coders assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure by using classification systems software. The classification system determines the amount for which healthcare providers will be reimbursed if the patient is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance programs using the system. Coders may use several coding systems, such as those required for ambulatory settings, physician offices, or long-term care.
The healthcare environment operates on the basis of professionalism, precision and dedication to patient welfare. Medical coding certification may be required for many jobs. Earning a certification such as the Certified Professional Coder designation establishes a medical coder as a responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.
The program is designed to provide the necessary training to produce highly valued medical coding professionals. For those currently in the medical coding field, the program will provide the knowledge to become a more effective and productive coding specialist.
The curriculum emphasizes familiarity with the medical office administration profession along with basic medical office procedures that focus on code identification and the ability to perform coding functions. Coding specialists work for hospitals, clinics, medical clinics, long-term and home health care facilities, oftentimes working from home. Medical Coding Specialists are also employed by consulting firms, coding and billing services, insurance companies, and governmental agencies.
Individuals interested in pursuing medical coding employment, changing job skills to move into a medical office records environment, or pursuing the skills necessary to become a Certified Medical Coder.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) is required
- Computer Applications: Prospective students should be able to operate basic Computer Applications
- Required Reading: Technical Specifications
Although not required, it is highly recommend that participants have experience/background (educational or professional) with medical terminology. Prospective students lacking a medical terminology background should consider enrolling and completing an online self-paced course on Medical Terminology prior to entering the certificate program.
- This is an exam and attendance based certificate program.
- Students must earn a grade of 70% or above on all exams and meet minimum attendance requirements to earn the certificate.
To receive your record of attendance, full participation is expected. Participants must be present at the beginning of each course and be in attendance through the duration of each course in order to receive the record of attendance. Credit hours will only be adjusted under extenuating circumstances.


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In its second annual report, industry analyst Dresner Advisory Services explores what makes a data engineering tool successful — and confirms that data engineering is the backbone of important analytical use cases.
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Pain is common for multiple sclerosis with 48% of patients experiencing chronic pain and 55% having experienced "clinically significant pain" according to the National MS Society. Women suffer chronic pain twice as much as men and factors of "age at onset, length of time with MS, or degree of disability" did not make a difference in who was pain-free and who was not. Up to 25% of MS patients experience limited function due to pain. (Cleveland Clinic)
Lhermitte's Sign (stabbing, electric feeling when head is bent), trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain syndrome or dental area), dysesthesias (girdling burning or aching), pins & needles, spasticity, back, neck, optical, burning pain in the legs, and even emotional pain begin the list of types of pain one can experience with multiple sclerosis. So where is this pain coming from? Many times it is nerve pain. Sometimes demyelination of the brain causes sensory signals issues in the spinal cord. Other times joints are damaged from steroid use. Depression, fatigue, lack of sleep can all make pain worse.
"Pain can be a major cause of reduced function, decreased sense of well-being, and an important target for treatment." (Cleveland Clinic) "Pain appears to result from 'short circuits' in the pathways that carry sensory impulses between the brain and spinal cord." (MS LifeLines) The level of pain one experiences does not determine the path MS will take in the future.
MSLifeLines.com has a short but helpful list of acute & chronic types of multiple sclerosis pain at: http://www.mslifelines.com/pages/what-is-ms/symptom_detail_pain. Image from: http://fromyourdoctor.com/Condition_Centers/Multiple_Sclerosis_Basics_Center.


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The coming season is approaching us step by step, so what to wear in the fall of 2020, you can think about right now.
If you have a chance and money to update your sets for the fall, then decide what to wear in the fall today, thinking over your seasonal wardrobe step by step.
Since many girls can not always easily decide what to wear in the fall, and which sets for fall 2020 will be most suitable for them, lifestylewomens.ru decided to recommend you super options for what to wear in the fall, so that you can dress beautifully, original, this season. sense of taste.
Undoubtedly, there are as many styles as there are girls, therefore, what to wear in the fall of 2020, each girl will choose taking into account personal factors.
Nevertheless, the sets we offer for the fall 2020 are sometimes careless, but in fact the most thoughtful tandems that are ready to inherit the ladies around the world, since what to wear in the fall is offered by unspoken trendsetters – the most stylish bloggers, which are among the first have the opportunity to transform into new autumn clothing trends.
What to wear in the fall of 2020, we decided to tell you with very successful examples in the photo, which demonstrate super-awesome autumn sets in different directions.
What to wear in the fall of 2020. autumn set with jeans, cardigan, t-shirts
In early autumn, when you can easily wear graceful sandals, fashion bloggers advise what to wear in the fall, you can very successfully light things in the form of a T-shirt, blouse, T-shirt, top in tandem with a voluminous large-knitted cardigan.
Such sets of autumn can be supplemented with any bottom, including stylish jeans with a high waist and a cropped bottom, as well as trousers in a fashionable cut and a color you like.
What to wear in the fall of 2020. Sets for the fall with an elegant trench coat or coat, knitted dress and over the knee boots
Bloggers unanimously declare that wearing in the fall, of course, you need trench coats and coats in pastel or rich palette, which are an elegant type of clothing.
We recommend combining autumn sets with elegant outerwear trends with knitted and crocheted dresses in light and bright colors, as well as high boots made of suede, leather, or denim to match the outfit.
What to wear in fall 2020. Mega functional suit sets with sneakers
The next tip for what to wear in fall 2020 comes from the famous blogger Füsun Lindner, who showed us how cool autumn suit sets can look.
Wonderful, what to wear in the fall, you can like trouser suits for the office with sneakers and other comfortable shoes on a low run, as well as original autumn sets from knitwear.
As you can see in the photo, Füsun Lindner chose an original look with a gray jersey suit with pants and a zippered jacket, which is decorated with black inserts, and perfectly matches the trendy white T-shirt with slogans and no less fashionable white sneakers with black laces.
Autumn sets with a dress shirt and caps, which will be incredibly fashionable to wear in the fall of 2020
Fall dresses of all kinds are a great idea for the finest and most feminine looks.
In this case, Russian fashion blogger Margarita Tselsova recommends her autumn set for still warm days, which will be very stylish to wear in the fall of 2020, according to the Russian fashion blogger Margarita Tselsova, who demonstrated a delicate dress, a shirt with pastel zigzags, a flirty cap and an elegant rectangular medium-sized handbag to match the dress.
If in the morning it will be cool for you to leave the house in such an outfit, complement the autumn sets with dresses with a beige, powdery, white, lemon leather jacket.
What to wear in the fall of 2020. Autumn sets with overalls
Street fashion lovers know what to wear in the fall of 2020, stylish trousers, trendy jeans, leather pants, and, no doubt, overalls will come in handy.
Moreover, you can choose autumn sets with overalls made of classic and colored denim, as well as feminine trouser overalls in an elegant direction of rich colors, decorated with ties, bows, wrap, buttons, different types of necklines and collars, as well as trendy ideas for trouser styles, in particular fitted, wide, cropped overalls.
Today it is fashionable to wear autumn overalls with sneakers, sneakers, laconic pumps, ankle boots, decorate the outfit with accessories in the form of hats and bags, backpacks.
What to wear in the fall of 2020. Colorful sets for fall
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How to dress in the autumn season, can true ladies, business ladies, office workers?
Of course, they should prefer elegant sets for autumn 2020, since it is the elegant style that improves the silhouette of any fashionista, attracts attention with femininity, pleases with sensual and sophisticated delights.
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The offensive line has been a point of emphasis for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as far back as I can remember. There has never been a time that it wasn't a concern, and this offseason is no different. After the disaster that was the past few years, they have to find a way to move forward.
Currently on the roster: Donald Penn, Carl Nicks, Jeremy Zuttah, Davin Joseph, Demar Dotson, Emmett Cleary, Jace Daniels, Jason Foster, Patrick Omameh
Free agents: Ted Larsen, Jamon Meredith
What happened last year
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went into the 2013 season with the highest-paid and arguably most talented offensive line in the NFL. They had Pro Bowlers at three different positions, one of them an All-Pro, while Jeremy Zuttah was a solid center and Demar Dotson an up-and-coming, young, right tackle.
And then, everything collapsed. Donald Penn entered a decline, though he was still a solid blocker, but Carl Nicks managed just two games due to a MRSA infection, while Davin Joseph turned in one of the worst starting performances in the NFL. Clearly, he was not fully recovered from the torn patellar tendon he had suffered the year before.
With Nicks sidelined, the Bucs tried out several different backups, but couldn't get a half-decent performance out of any of them. Ted Larsen continued to be a disappointment at guard, while Gabe Carimi apparently forgot all the lessons he had learned in college, and Jamon Meredith once again proved that he's a career backup, and little else.
These struggles on the offensive line had a lot to do with producing one of the worst running games in the NFL, despite a group of talented running backs. Pass protection was a problem as well, predictably, with The MMQB rating the Bucs as the fifth-worst pass protection unit in the NFL. Mike Glennon's reluctance to throw the ball had a lot to do with that ranking, but it's still an indictment of the offensive line as a whole.
2014 Outlook
Improving the offensive line is one of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' priorities this offseason. "We didn't play as well as we need to on the offensive line," Lovie Smith said at the NFL scouting combine. "We put a lot of money into our offensive line. We should have better production from it."
That about sums it up, and the Bucs will have to find ways to improve the offensive line across the board. Some of this is complicated by contracts, however. Donald Penn is still a slightly above-average NFL starter, but he's earning $6.75 (up to $7.75 million) this year. He will be 31 by the time the season starts, and finding a younger and/or cheaper option would make sense.
Similarly, Davin Joseph will not play at his $6 million salary. His performance last year was awful, and while the 30-year-old may be significantly better another year removed from surgery, players his age have usually entered the decline part of their careers.
Carl Nicks presents an entirely different problem: he may not be able to play again. A torn plantar plate kept him out of most of the 2012 season, while a MRSA toe infection saw him play just two games in 2013. Those two issues combined will leave him with pain and discomfort for life, and it's not clear whether he'll be able to resume playing football.
That leaves the Bucs with just two sure starters: Jeremy Zuttah at center and Demar Dotson at right tackle, and no backups worth naming. Even there, Zuttah's $4.5 million salary is hefty, though he's unlikely to be cut. Still, it's clear the Bucs have to find both new starters and more depth across the offensive line this offseason.
Free agency
The Buccaneers will be players in free agency this offseason, especially when it comes to the offensive line. The Bucs have said they want to fill as many holes as possible in free agency, which means they will have to spend some cap space on offensive linemen.
Branden Albert and Eugene Monroe have been mentioned as possible targets for the Bucs, but neither is likely to be a cheaper option than Donald Penn -- although at least Monroe is younger. Alex Mack has been mentioned quite often due to his history with Jeff Tedford, but the Cleveland Browns used the transition tag on the center, which means he won't be available.
It's more likely the Buccaneers will target one of several starting-quality offensive guards on the market. Geoff Schwartz is the top option, while fellow Kansas City Chief Jon Asamoah could be a very good addition as well. Chad Rinehart and Willie Colon represent two other options. None of these free agents is likely to command top dollar, given the fact they're not top players. But they'd provide some solidity and reliability for the Bucs at the position, something they sorely lacked last year.
2014 NFL Draft
The Buccaneers have been linked with several offensive tackles in many mock draft. Greg Robinson, Jake Matthews and even Taylor Lewan have shown up as possible options for the Bucs at the top of the draft. Any of those players would likely be an improvement over Donald Penn, and certainly a cheaper and younger option.
Finding quality at guard and center will be more difficult, however. The Bucs' seventh overall pick is too high to select a guard, while a few of the top guards are likely to be gone by the time the Bucs' second-round pick rolls around. Top options at guard would be Cyrus Kouandjio, David Yankey, Xavier Su'a-Filo and Gabe Jackson, while Marcus Martin and Weston Richburg are seen as the top centers in the draft.


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Stefan Matteau- Don't worry Devils fans, it's not that Stefan Matteau hasn't progressed since being drafted into the NHL. It's not that he's a defensive liability and an offensive blackhole. He's just a quick strike player. Just wait. When you least expect it he'll come popping out of the shadows and actual contribute something. He's a ninja. Apparently a very shy ninja, but a ninja nonetheless. One day he'll make his presence felt. Until then we play the waiting game.
Cory Schneider- First of all, let's get this out of the way, he absolutely NAILED that Forrest Gump pose. Squint a little bit and you'd swear you were watching the 90's cult classic. Anyway, Schneids is a picture of consistency. Remember when Forrest ran across the nation for like months (or years, can't recall) on end? I feel like you could stick Cory Schneider in net everyday for a year and get a very similar, and dominant, performance every time. Life might be like a box of choclates, but when it comes to the Devils goaltending, you always know what you are going to get.
Adam Larsson- A couple of reasons why Adam Larsson is a nun. For one, priests touch little boys, and that's obviously not the greatest look, but also because he is far too humble to go as his real life equivalent, Jesus Christ. He's the savior. A person of the faith. We believe Adam, we believe! He is now the foundation of this Devils team. All things will be created in his image, and they damn well better be, because young, smart hockey players with a ton potential are a hell, no pun intended, of a thing to build your franchise with. I hope that cross doesn't weigh him down, because while I am not a religious man, I won't hesitate to get on bended knee for the church of Adam Larsson.
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Cruel images of corpses of animals along our roads... Pierre Barthélémy, scientific journalist writing in the newspaper Le Monde which also publishes its Blog, quoted under the title The quoted study is available in its entirety, on the site Plos One, under the title : The study allowed to count 4447 corpses of animals along 37 km of road, on a duration 15 months. As we can read it in the title of the text, the scientists especially aimed at seeing with which speed these corpses disappeared, with its implication on the car traffic. To illustrate this sad reality, I drew from my archives, these few images giving a rather good idea of the diversity of the animals which can be mown by automobiles. I completed it, on the page in French, by a very pragmatic article of advice given in 1892 to the farmers, explaining them how to take advantage, in the countryside, of all the parts of the dead animals. Photography of the week 20 of 2013 |
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I am a woman. Although I can appreciate men's obsession with cars, I
will never understand it. The route to my heart tends to be one that
teeters on designer heels, rather than revs with a powerful engine. My
kind of suede interiors are those which envelop my feet, not those
designed for swanky seating, and I have more experience with safety
straps which prevent ankles slipping than bodies escaping.
It was thus with muted enthusiasm that I embarked on a visit to the IAA,
Frankfurt's famous annual car show which attracts auto aficionados in
their droves. There were traffic jams of people queuing up to photograph
the latest models, with cameras flashing and people shouting in a
frenzy which I can only compare to that which surrounds the release of a
highly-anticipated new collection at fashion week.
My brain must be wired differently, I initially thought. While the
intricate embellishments of a couture gown could captivate me for hours
and engender a quasi-religious reverence for the talents of its
designer, put a car in front of me – whose design has required equally
lengthy deliberation, undergone just as many prototypes, demanded the
same painstaking attention to detail – and I fail to be moved.
Until last weekend, that is. There was something about the show that
swept me along in all the excitement. Was it the glossiness of the
bodies, kept optimally glitzy by dedicated helpers holding fluffy
cleaning sticks? Or the tone of the engines, appealing to me to reassess
their outpourings as friendly purrs rather than hostile roars? Or
simply the glamour of it all, with cars displayed in all their glory
like catwalk models on display to adoring fans?
Whatever it was, I was completely won over. I watched with wide eyes as
new models were rolled out and driven across the stage. I queued for
photos inside cabriolets. I pored over brochures detailing the latest
hybrid technology with a level of interest formerly only ever exhibited
upon the publication of Vogue's couture reports.
And when we were given a demonstration of an app which parks a car
itself, my transformation into a car lover was complete. Now it would be
possible to not only wear unsuitable shoes for driving, but also not
worry about the consequences of doing so for the car! Genius.
Somehow I think the shoe addiction might have been a safer affliction. Blahniks are certainly cheaper than Bentleys.
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I'm always on the lookout for studies that break new ground in terms of methods or results. They're way more fun than slogging through a paper that's just an incremental brick in the wall of science.
So I was psyched to find a paper with the jarringly offbeat title "Chemical composition: Hearing insect defensive volatiles," which appears in Patterns, a new data science journal from Cell Press.
It took me while to get my head around the study's premise. Apparently there is a thriving subfield of data processing and analysis called sonification—think of it as the auditory equivalent of visualization. You take a complex data set and assign a sound feature to each of its parameters. Then you listen to the data-based composition and hope to extract novel insights.
It's definitely a weird idea, but what the hell—the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The pudding on offer is by two Belgians interested in the chemical composition of insect defensive volatiles and their effectiveness at repelling predators. The insects are various species of sawfly larva, which squirt out a stinky mixture of chemicals from abdominal exocrine glands. These are used to discourage attacks by insectivorous insects, e.g., worker ants of the species Crematogaster scutellaris.
The larval fluids are a mixture of a few (or many) chemical ingredients—the exact composition varies by species. The Belgians measured the bioactivity (anti-ant effectiveness) of each component as well as the whole mixture using traditional behavioral tests with actual ants. The results showed that defensive efficacy was positively correlated with the number of ingredients in the glandular fluid, as well as the size of the larva's glands.
But here's the cool part of the study: the researchers created sonified versions of the glandular fluid and of its individual ingredients. They did this by assigning presets on a sound synthesizer to each chemical class in the gland fluid (i.e., aliphatics, aromatics, and terpenes). Then they added sound parameters for eight chemical features of a given molecule (e.g., sound pitch was negatively calibrated to the number of carbon atoms). The result was a sound file for each individual component molecule. To sonify a complete mixture of glandular fluid, they combined the files of all the individual components, using relative loudness to indicate a molecule's abundance within the mixture. (In other words, if formic acid was 60% of the mixture and acetic acid 10%, the formic acid sound element was much louder than the acetic acid.)
The weirdest part of the study was how the researchers chose to evaluate human repellency: they played the sound files and measured how far each panelist backed away from the loudspeaker. Repellency was calculated as the percentage of maximum backing-off. It turns out the test panelists were repelled by the sonified versions of the bug chemicals, and the biggest factor determining their response was overall loudness. The Belgians claim success for sonification because the results corresponded to the ant tests:
Repellence of single volatiles, as well as mixtures of volatiles, against predators were significantly correlated with the repulsiveness of their respective auditory translates against humans, who mainly reacted to sound pressure.
Sadly, both the method and the result leave me cold.
First off, the sound elements used to represent the chemicals were chosen sorta kinda semi-arbitrarily (I found the description of the selection process rather confusing). We are not told whether the audio parameters themselves were pleasant or unpleasant. If the latter, then it comes as no surprise that the human panelists backed away from the loudspeaker. In any case, why was no attempt made to evaluate the sound parameters before selecting them? Plus: Why use digital effects on a sound synthesizer? Why not a musical instrument?
Secondly, the choice of "backing away from the loudspeaker" as a human metric is baffling. Why insist on physical distance measure? Was it to maintain an exact equivalence with the ant behavior measures? A simple sensory evaluation ("rate this sound from pleasant to unpleasant") would have been better. They also could have inquired about the pleasantness of different aspect of the sound samples (loudness, timbre, pitch, etc.).
On the whole, I'd rate this study a swing and a miss. But the idea of sonification of smells remains an intriguing one. (To be accurate, this study sonified chemical parameters, not smells.)
P.S. As always, feel free to comment!
Jean-Luc Boevé, & Rudi Giot. (2021). Chemical composition: Hearing insect defensive volatiles. Patterns 2:100352.


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Ever since I heard this album for the very first time, I loved it !
Everything about this LP is 'art'. It's poetic, subtle and played
fantasticly well. And how about that Cover ? A number One !
1 Alpha Centauri
2 Sweet enemy
3 Terminal love
4 My grandmother's funeral
5 Modern times
6 Deborah
7 oo girl
8 Audience of one
9 Felladaddio
10 Holding the cobra
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