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Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1. At this midday hour, we gather in the Cathedral of Saint Mary to pray the Angelus together. The Lord invites us to pause for a moment, and, in the company of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, to ponder the mystery of the Redemption and to lift our voices in praise of the Most Holy Trinity. It is a joy to be with you here in Winnipeg, and especially to join in prayer with the local Catholic community. I greet you all in the peace and love of Christ, and I extend cordial greetings to all the beloved people of this city and of the Province of Manitoba. In the Gospel of this Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Peter asks Jesus the questions: "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times’? Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven’" (Matth. 18, 21-22). "Seventy times seven": with this reply the Lord wants to make it clear to Peter and to us that we should set no limit to our forgiveness of others. Just as the Lord is always be ready to forgive us, so we must always be ready to forgive one another. And how great is the need for forgiveness and reconciliation in our world today - indeed in our communities and families, in our very own hearts! That is why the special sacrament of the Church for forgiveness, the Sacrament of Penance, is such a precious gift from the Lord. 2. In the Sacrament of Penance, God extends his forgiveness to us in a very personal way. Through the ministry of the priest, we come to our loving Saviour with the burden of our sins. We confess that we have sinned against God and our neighbour. We manifest our sorrow and ask for pardon from the Lord. Then, through the priest, we hear Christ say to us: "Your sins are forgiven" (Marc. 2, 5); "Go, and do not sin again" (Io. 8, 11). Can we not also hear him say to us as we are filled with his saving grace: "Extend to others, seventy times seven, this same forgiveness and mercy"? 3. This is the work of the Church in every age - it is the duty of each one of us - "to profess and proclaim God’s mercy in all its truth" (Ioannis Pauli PP. II, Dives in Misericordia, 13), to extend to whomever we meet each day the same unlimited forgiveness that we have received from Christ. We practice mercy, too, when we "bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience" (Eph. 4, 2). And God’s mercy is also shown by generous and untiring service, like that required in offering health care for the sick or in carrying out medical research with persevering dedication. On this day of the Lord when we celebrate the fullest expression of God’s abundant mercy - the Cross and Resurrection of Christ - let us praise our God who is rich in mercy. And, in imitation of his great love, let us forgive anyone who may have hurt us in any way. With the Blessed Mother of God, we proclaim the mercy of God which extends from generation to generation.	https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/angelus/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_ang_19840916.html
My dad and I created a homework resource site that was visited by more than 10, students, parents and teachers every day. Although this site was designed for all elementary, middle and high school students, many college students have used this site to help them with their studies. I know from feedback that my gcse science summary revision pages have proved useful but they do not guarantee a high grade, that all depends on you and the factors mentioned in point 4. Please note that my GCSE science revision pages are designed to be used for online convenience, so, beware, printouts could be quite long! Some quizzes, particularly the compilations, are quite large and take some time to download. Links to specific GCSE chemistry notes and quizzes about the topic in question have been added, and from these pages, you may find other links to more useful material linked to the topic. In terms of old grades the following is an approximate comparison: Chemistry Paper 2 this page What's assessed in this paper? Chemistry Paper 4, Topic 13 "The rate and extent of chemical change" Appreciate that chemical reactions can occur at vastly different rates. Whilst the reactivity of chemicals is a significant factor in how fast chemical reactions proceed, there are many variables that can be manipulated in order to speed them up or slow them down. Chemical reactions may also be reversible and therefore the effect of different variables needs to be established in order to identify how to maximise the yield of desired product. Understanding energy changes that accompany chemical reactions is important for this process. In industry, chemists and chemical engineers determine the effect of different variables on reaction rate and yield of product. Whilst there may be compromises to be made, they carry out optimisation processes to ensure that enough product is produced within a sufficient time, and in an energy efficient way. Factors affecting the rate of a chemical reaction - temperature, concentration, particle size, catalysts etc. Chemistry Paper 4, Topic 13 "The rate and extent of chemical change" 6. You should be able to: In the context of rates of reaction data, you must be able to Recognise and use expressions in decimal form. Use ratios, fractions and percentages. Make estimates of the results of simple calculations. Translate information between graphical and numeric form. Plot two variables from experimental or other data. Determine the slope and intercept of a linear graph. Draw and use the slope of a tangent to a curve as a measure of rate of change.Chemistry homework help and test prep 24/7! Get help with chemical reactions, oxidation and more from expert chemistry tutors. Get a chemistry tutor now. Advanced Placement Chemistry. rutadeltambor.com has some incredibly detailed tutorials on topics in chemistry. This year, I had a couple of students (who struggled with the pace and rigor of my AP class) use some of the chapters, and in this case, the topic was equilibrium. Looking for homework writing service for pay someone to do your homework? Just pay for homework on rutadeltambor.com and get a quick and quality result! Try it! KS2 primary science SAT's revision and homework help. Physics, Chemistry and Biology notes and diagrams. Topic books to print and file. Quizes and games. Homework Help: Preschool and K educational websites, videos, and powerpoints to help you with homework assignments! Make KID INFO your first stop for Homework Help! Professional College Homework Help for Students. Order all your homework assignments from a truly remarkable online service. Let our professional writers provide you with best college & .	https://zanodereretilicy.rutadeltambor.com/chemistry-homework-help-sites-40420xt.html
Gardening is a relaxing, productive activity for people of all ages. It can be a solitary, meditative practice or a shared social activity between neighbors, friends and family members. Gardening also provides some impressive health benefits. It can reduce stress, clear your mind and boost your mood. But before you reap all the benefits of gardening, you’ve got some planning to do. Whether you're trying to improve your home’s curb appeal with some flowers, to grow healthy fruits and vegetables or just to attract butterflies and birds, there’s a garden design plan for you. If you're short on yard space or live in an apartment or condominium, you may want to consider a simple container or window box garden, or you can opt to work in a nearby community garden. The amount of sunlight or shade your garden will receive and the type of soil you'll be working with are also factors in picking the right plants for your garden. Be sure to consult with the gardening expert at a local nursery or home improvement store regarding the types of plants that thrive in your area’s soil type and the varying degrees of sunlight and shade your space receives on a daily basis. Also, consider what types of plants grow well throughout the spring, summer and fall gardening seasons. Again, you can always consult with your local gardening expert. Of course, one of the primary goals for many gardeners is to produce beautiful blooms. Phlox, sage, asters, coneflowers, peonies, hibiscus, Black-eyed Susans and daylilies are all relatively low-maintenance perennial plants that boast eye-catching flowers. You may also want to cultivate and harvest a variety of easy-to-grow herbs and vegetables, including rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil and mint. Nutritious garden fruits and vegetables include a wide variety of berries, tomatoes, peppers and lettuces as well as beans, beets, radishes, carrots and other root vegetables. Climate and temperature play a big part in determining which plants will thrive in your garden. The USDA divides the country into plant hardiness zones, which allow gardeners to select plants best suited to their region. Northern Indiana is located in Zone 5b. If it sounds complicated, don't worry—local nurseries and garden centers usually carry seeds and plants that are right for your region. In general, the seasonal climate of Zone 5b allows the successful growth of a wide variety of flowering plants and vegetables. If you’re planning on planting vegetables this season, you may also want to follow these regional growing tips.	https://goshenhealth.com/Live-Well/March-2015/Start-planning-your-spring-garden
Enforcement through the courts At trial What level of expertise can a patent owner expect from the courts? Most judges have no special technical background. The courts routinely conduct special technical examinations, involving experts in the relevant field. Usually, parties submit expert candidates to the court for approval. When appointing an expert, the courts will evaluate his or her professional experience and skills. In some cases the parties do not file motions for examination. In this situation, the court will render a decision based on other documents submitted by the parties. Further, the IP Rights Court handles matters pertaining to the review of Patent Office decisions, including patent revocation cases that have first been tried before the Chamber for Patent Disputes. It also determines issues of IP ownership and authorship. Some IP Rights Court judges have both a legal and technical background. The technical background of the new judges is considered when appointing them. Are cases decided by one judge, a panel of judges or a jury? A single judge hears all first-instance patent infringement cases in the commercial courts, except cases which: - are remanded to the commercial court of first instance with an order to reconsider them in a panel; - the head of a judicial chamber decides to consider in a panel, due to their complexity and based on a reasoned application by a judge; or - are within the IP Rights Court’s jurisdiction. Appeal and cassation commercial court cases, as well as those under supervisory review, are considered by a panel of three judges. What role can and do expert witnesses play in proceedings? The courts usually order expert opinions in patent infringement cases where the judge lacks the necessary technical background. Does your jurisdiction apply a doctrine of equivalents and, if so, how? The doctrine of equivalents applies to Russian and Eurasian patents and may be invoked where it is necessary to establish the use of an invention in a particular product or process – in particular, where this is required to prove patent infringement. Is it possible to obtain preliminary injunctions? If so, under what circumstances? The patentee may file a preliminary injunction motion at any stage of the proceedings in order, among other things, to prevent the defendant from using the alleged product or process until the court issues a decision. However, the patentee must demonstrate that the court’s decision will not be enforced if the motion is not granted and that the absence of a preliminary injunction would cause substantial damage to the patentee. How are issues around infringement and validity treated in your jurisdiction? Patent invalidation is a separate administrative procedure handled by the Patent Office. Patent invalidity cannot be raised as a defence during a patent infringement case. Will courts consider decisions in cases involving similar issues from other jurisdictions? The courts usually consider decisions of the higher courts (eg, the appeal courts, the Cassation Court and the Supreme Court) regarding similar cases. However, the courts do not consider decisions from other jurisdictions. Damages and remedies Can the successful party obtain costs from the losing party? The legal expenses incurred by the successful party may be recovered from the losing party. Expenses are recoverable within reasonable limits, to be determined by the court. What are the typical remedies granted to a successful plaintiff? The following remedies can be granted to a successful plaintiff: - injunctions, which are granted if the defendant’s product contains every feature of the independent claim of the patented product; - damages (if they are proven) and compensation; - seizure and destruction of counterfeit products; and - publication of the court decision. How are damages awards calculated? Are punitive damages available? Damages can include: - costs suffered by the patentee; - costs that the patentee has incurred for restoration of the violated right, loss or damage to its property (actual losses); and - costs for income that the patentee would have received under ordinary circumstances had its right had not been violated (lost profits). If an infringer received income as a result of its infringement, the patentee can demand compensation (along with damages) for lost profits in an amount no less than the infringer’s income. How common is it for courts to grant permanent injunctions to successful plaintiffs and under what circumstances will they do this? A permanent injunction can be granted if the defendant’s product contains every feature of the independent claim of the patented product. In most cases patentees claim a permanent injunction only. Timescale and costs How long does it take to obtain a decision at first instance and is it possible to expedite this process? As most first-instance patent cases require the appointment of experts, they usually take between six and eight months, after which the decision enters into force if no appeal is filed. How much should a litigant plan to pay to take a case through to a first-instance decision? Litigants should expect to pay approximately $35,000 to take a case through to a first-instance decision. Click here to view the full article.	https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=797c69bf-366e-4c0b-a0bf-8936ab27beaf
Students with Chronic Conditions: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students Responding to the needs of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes and epilepsy in the school setting requires a comprehensive, coordinated, and systematic approach. Students who have their health needs met have better attendance, improved alertness and physical stamina, fewer symptoms, fewer restrictions on participation in physical activities and fewer medical emergencies. Mahtomedi health offices will work with parents, students, health care providers, and the community to provide a safe and supportive educational environment for students with chronic illnesses and to ensure that students with chronic illnesses have the same educational opportunities as other students. Family Responsibilities Notify the school of the student's health management needs and diagnosis when appropriate. Notify schools as early as possible and whenever the student's health needs change. Provide a written description of the student's health needs at school, including authorizations for medication administration and emergency treatment, signed by the student's health care provider. Meeting with school staff to develop a plan to accommodate the student's needs in all school settings. Authorize appropriate exchange of information between school health services staff the student's personal health care providers. Provide an adequate supply of student's medication in pharmacy-labeled containers, and other supplies to the designated school staff, and replace medications and supplies as needed. This supply should remain at school. Provide the school a means of contacting you or another responsible person at all times in case of an emergency or medical problem. Educate the student to develop age-appropriate self-care skills. Promote good general health, personal care, nutrition, and physical activity. School District Responsibilities Develop and implement districtwide guidelines and protocols applicable to chronic illnesses. Guidelines should include safe, coordinated practices (age and skill level appropriate) that enable the student to successfully manage his or her health in the classroom. Protocols should be consistent with established standards of care for students with chronic illnesses and Federal laws that provide protection to students with disabilities, including ensuring confidentiality of student health care information and appropriate information sharing. Protocols should address education of all members of the school environment about chronic illnesses, including a component addressing the promotion of acceptance and the elimination of stigma surrounding chronic illnesses. Develop, coordinate, and implement necessary training programs for staff that will be responsible for chronic illness care tasks as school. Monitor schools for compliance with chronic illness care protocols. Meet with parents, school personnel, and health care providers to address issues of concern about the provision of care to students with chronic illnesses by school district staff School Responsibilities Identify students with chronic conditions, and review their health records as submitted by families and health care providers. Arrange a meeting to discuss health accommodations and educational aids and services that the student may need and to develop a 504 plan, Individualized Education Program (IEP), or other school plan, as appropriate. The participants should include the family, student (if appropriate), school health staff, 504/IEP coordinator (as applicable), individuals trained to assist the student, and the teacher who has primary responsibility for the student. Health care provider input may be provided in person or in writing. Provide nondiscriminatory opportunities to students with disabilities. Be knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable Federal laws, including Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Be knowledgeable about any State or local laws or district policies that affect the implementation of students' rights under Federal law. Clarify roles and obligations of specific school staff, and provide education and communication systems necessary to ensure that student's health and educational needs are met in a safe and coordinated manner. Implement strategies that reduce disruption in the student's school activities, including physical education, recess, and field trips. Communicate with families regularly and as authorized with the student's health care providers. Ensure that the student receives prescribed medications in a safe, reliable, and effective manner and has access to needed medication at all times during the school day. Be prepared to handle health needs and emergencies and to ensure that there is a staff member available who is properly trained to administer medications or other immediate care during the day and at all school-related activities. Provide appropriate health education to students and staff. Provide a safe and healthy school environment. Ensure that case management is provided as needed. Ensure proper record keeping, including appropriate measures to both protect confidentiality and to share information. Student Responsibilities Notify an adult about concerns and needs in managing his or her symptoms in the school environment. Participate in the care and management of his or her health as appropriate to his or her developmental level.	http://www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/page/2912
Azithral is a commonly prescribed drug for bacterial infections. Azithral, a macrolide, is an antibiotic that stops harmful bacterial growth by destroying bacteria protein. Azithral comprising of Azithromycin acts on a wide range of bacteria that cause common ENT infections, skin and soft tissues infection and lung infections. Azithral is effective in treating a number of diseases like typhoid, gonococcal, nongonococcal, urethritis and cervicitis. Prevention Always Better Than Cure: Indiscriminate use of antibiotics is not recommended. It is best to safeguard against bacterial infections. Avoid the following 20 things to keep bacterial infections away: 1. Dirty Hands And Feet: Dirty hands and feet, especially dirty hands, are surface of contacts with body parts like ear, nose and eyes. Dirty hands are a major source of contamination as the hand touches foods and other consumable items through which bacteria enter our body. Hands should be washed with soap and water before meals. For cleaning and kitchen works gloves can be used. 2. Dirty Clothing: Soiled clothing and soiled socks and even shoes are breeding places of bacteria which find routes into the inner quarries of the body through skin pores. Several types of skin and soft tissues infections can result from wearing dirty clothing. It is a healthy habit to wear clean and ironed clothing and to keep shoes clean. 3. Dirty Linen And Hosiery: Like dirty clothing dirty bed sheets and bed covers can be breeding places of germs. It is necessary to change bed linen regularly and keep mattresses free of dust and termites by regular beating with bed broom. 4. Poor Diet: Eating the full food spectrum daily keeps the immune system strong. Antibody cells need proper nourishment to function at best. Strong antibodies are able to easily annihilate bacteria attack. 5. Unhygienic Living: Our body and systems work best under the condition of physical and mental well being. 6. Unhygienic Surroundings: Un-kept, dirty surroundings are breeding ground of germs and the spread of community diseases. Vector control in communities and societies ensures healthy community and surroundings. 7. Contagious Diseases: People suffering from contagious diseases need to be quarantined and given proper healing care. All precautions must be undertaken while handling the contagious matter and attending to a sick person. 8. Lack Of Sleep: Getting adequate hours of sleep daily ensures proper catabolic and anabolic processes essential to maintain a healthy body. 9. Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of physical activity can make the body metabolism process become slow and vulnerable to diseases. 10. Self-medication: In times of sickness self-medication is not advisable. Antibiotics need to be administered under doctor prescription after considering the patient profile and history. 11. Animal Scratches: Sometimes due to pet scratches bacteria like Bartonella henselae enter body (cat scratch) and near the site of the scratch causes swollen lymph node symptoms. 12. Open Foods: Eating open foods or street foods prepared in unhygienic conditions should be avoided. 13. Pollutants: Pollutants cause free radicals in the body that destroys essential vitamins and weaken body immune system. 14. Obesity: Obesity is the cause as well as a result of diseases. Obesity negatively affects body processes and weakens body defence system. 15. Alcohol: Consumption of alcohol has been linked to organ failures and weakening of body and body defense system. [sc:mediad] 16. Tobacco: Smoking tobacco causes weakening of the respiratory tract and susceptibility to bacteria attack in the air passage. 17. Chronic Cold: Chronic viral infections like cold also perpetuate bacterial growth in the area of infection. Azithral and antihistamine can be administered to simplify the sickness and make body recover fast. 18. Personal Care Negligence: Personal care negligence like negligence of skin care can cause the formation of Acne Vulgaris or long term skin disease due to blocking of dead cells and oil. 19. Skin Sores: Skin sores are passages to germ entry into inner body layers. 20. Hospital Infections: Surgeries performed on bodies leave open routes for bacteria entry. The antibiotic course should be taken as per doctor prescriptions to prevent complications. Lymph nodes can swell due to bacterium Bartonella henselae which can get transmitted by kitten or cat scratch.	https://www.fashionlady.in/things-always-avoid-for-bacterial-infections/142420
In April 2020, Fidelity National Information Services reported a 200% increase in new mobile banking registrations – which included new users of all generations. This particular multi-generational shift also altered the information and data that financial institutions can use to understand a customers’ credit risk. In a new OWI Whitepaper in partnership with TMT Analysis, we explore the potential in alternative credit and how banking could benefit from moving past the standard financial identity system. Gain unlimited access to all OWI published research by Gain unlimited access to all OWI published research Description While the potential for alternative data is great, utilizing it will require a change in how institutions connect and evaluate potential customers, which includes combining previously disparate identity data sets into a holistic view of the user. By doing so, the amount of data that organizations can use to understand a risk profile expands exponentially. This report takes a present look at the different tools and systems needed to bring alternative credit solutions to life, including digital identity and artificial intelligence, and identifies the necessity of building the right partnerships. The report includes - Deep dive analysis into the problems traditional credit scores pose - Overview of solutions to building a true, and verified credit history - Insight into the importance of partnerships to execute on alternative data solutions - Case Study on Klarna’s potential Categories Commission Our Research OWI provides deep analysis, data and expert opinion on the companies and trends that are shaping our future of Identity.	https://oneworldidentity.com/reports/building-better-credit/
Duties and responsibilities of a Company Director Directors of UK private limited companies frequently ask; What is my role as Director? what duties am I subject to? And how can I best comply with those duties? Your role is to oversee the day-to-day management of the company and ensure the company complies with its statutory obligations. To ensure you fulfil your role effectively, directors are subject to general duties imposed by the Companies Act 2006. Consequently, this article explores those fundamental duties. General duties under the Companies Act 2006 Under the Companies Act 2006, a director is subject to a number of duties. - To act within powers; - promote the success of the company; - exercise independent judgment; - exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence; - avoid conflicts of interest; and - declare interests in proposed or existing transactions or arrangements with the company. 1 \| Act within powers Firstly, to act in accordance with the company’s constitution. And secondly, to only exercise powers for the purposes for which they were given. 2 \| Promote the success of the company A director must act in a way they consider to be most likely to promote the success of the company. For the benefit of its members as a whole not for just its stakeholders. In doing so, directors must have regard to the: - likely consequences of any decision in the long term; - interests of the company’s employees; - need to support the company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others; - impact of the company’s operations on the community and the environment; - desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for a high standard of business conduct; and - need to act fairly as between members of the company. The above is not an exhaustive list and is merely designed to assist the board of directors to make decisions in good faith. Ultimately, what constitutes “success” will be subjective for each company however these factors help to assist in making responsible business decisions. 3 \| Exercise independent judgement Likewise you are expected to exercise independent judgement and make your own decisions. Nevertheless, this does not prevent you from acting in accordance with the company’s constitution or an agreement the company has entered into. This duty does not stop you from seeking advice or delegating in respect of a particular decision. However, what is required is that the final judgement is your own. 4 \| Exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence In other words, to exercise the same care, skill and diligence that would be exercised by a reasonably diligent person with: - general knowledge and skill expected of a person carrying out the functions of a director; and - the general knowledge, experience and skills that you possess. It is important to note that where a director has particular skill or personal experience, such as a professional qualification. The standard expected is higher than that required of a person without these skills. 5 \| Avoid conflicts of interest Avoiding situations where there may be a conflict of interest is a common concern for many directors. As such, the Companies Act states that a director must avoid a situation in which he has, or could have, a direct or indirect interest that conflicts, or may conflict, with the interest of the company. This duty applies in particular to the exploitation of property, information or opportunity and it is irrelevant whether the company could take advantage of it. It can include situations where: - you are a shareholder of the company and also a director for a major shareholder of the company; or - if the situation involves a “connected person” eg a close family member. 6 \| Declare interest in proposed or existing transactions or arrangements In light of the above, it is vital that you consult with the board of directors when you think there may be a potential conflict situation. The board may be granted power by the company’s articles of association to authorise the conflict when a proposed transaction is to be voted upon. For certain transactions involving “substantial property”, the board can seek approval of the shareholders. In any conflict situation, you must declare the nature and extent of that interest to the board of directors before the transaction is entered into. However, this duty is not infringed if: - the situation cannot reasonably be regarded as likely to give rise to a conflict of interest; or - if the other directors are already aware (or ought reasonably to be) aware of it. What if I am unsure about whether I am complying with my duties? Finally, if you are unsure about your compliance with your duties as director in any situation, our corporate team at LCF are here to help. We can advise you on all aspects of director’s duties, including how to tackle potential conflicts of interest or how you can best comply with your duties. We will listen and get to the heart of the matter to achieve the best outcome for you. Call us today on 0113 244 0876. This article was written by Cathy Cook. Cathy is a Partner in our Corporate Department and is based in Leeds. Her clients include owner managed businesses specifically suppliers into the large retailers for whom she has reviewed and drafted terms and conditions, framework agreements and outsourcing agreements.	https://lcf.co.uk/what-are-the-duties-and-responsibilities-of-a-company-director/
CEO compensation is often seen, at least by the public, as too high and out of touch with the compensation of common workers. A study at Louisiana State University investigated the pay dispersion relationship between CEO compensation and general employee compensation across 54 countries by examining the role of informal and formal country-level institutions of social power structures, such as level of country development, strength of collective labor rights, and supply and demand market forces. Analysis found that a number of these structures effect CEO and employee compensation, as well as pay dispersion. Key Topics: CEO compensation; Pay dispersion Title of Reviewed Article: CEO Compensation in Relation to Worker Compensation across Countries: The Configurational Impact of Country-level Institutions Researchers: Thomas Greckhamer (Louisiana State University) Publication: Strategic Management Journal, 2016, Vol. 37 No. 4, pp. 793-815. __________________________________________________________________________ Setting the Scene Executive compensation, and in particular CEO compensation, and its relativity to general employee compensation is a hotly debated topic by researchers, practitioners, and the public alike (Shin, 2014; Tosi & Greckhamer, 2004). Coupled with this, there is a growing interest by researchers in international differences in compensation levels and practices (Fernandes et al., 2013; Greckhamer, 2011). Prior research suggests that relative power is a primary determinant of compensation for both CEOs and general employees, as reflected by power structures underlying companies (Bebchuk, Fried, & Walker, 2002; Shin, 2014). Weber (1964) defined power as being the ability of one party within a social relationship to be able to carry out their own will, which in the context of compensation would involve the ability of parties to extract more compensation. The present study looked to further examine cross-national differences in compensation by exploring how formal and informal institutional factors of countries social power structures shape a country’s CEOs and employees’ compensation levels and the resulting pay dispersion between these two groups. Institutional factors, in the context of this study, include the likes of country level of development, various types of financial and labor institutions, market determinants for occupational groups’ skills, as well as cultural acceptance of social inequality. Research suggests that these institutional factors have a significant bearing on a country’s compensation practices. For example, labor productivity development impacts on a country’s availability of wealth and how it is distributed (Nafziger, 2006). Similarly, a country’s collective bargaining environment is expected to increase the power of employees and their likelihood of receiving higher relative compensation (Rueda & Pontusson, 2000). While compensation is also impacted by the likes of market forces relating to the relative scarcity or abundance of particular skills in a country which effects the compensation bargaining power of these groups (Bebchuk & Fried, 2003). How the research was conducted The researcher collected data from multiple years between 2001 and 2009. CEOs and employee compensation information from the manufacturing sector in 54 countries was collected, primarily from IMD World Competitiveness Yearbooks. The countries included in the study were globally spread, and included the likes of Brazil, China, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States. Data was also collected in relation to various other country related factors, including economic development, capital institutions (relating to a country’s equity markets), foreign capital penetration, collective labor institutions, strength of a country’s welfare state institutions, social acceptance of inequality, and labor market influences on compensation. This data was collected from various sources such as the World Bank, and the UN Conference on Trade and Development data center, the World Health Association (WHO). CEO total compensation was collected for companies with a minimum turnover of $250m, and included salary plus short and long term incentives. Employee compensation was calculated on a similar basis, while country level pay dispersion was calculated as a ratio of CEO to employee compensation. Key Research Findings A consistent link across countries between high CEO pay and supply and demand of senior managerial labor was not established. The absence of strong collective labor rights and a high power distance were consistently linked to relatively high CEO pay. Conversely, high collective labor rights, a strong welfare state, and a lack of power distance were all core factors in the absence of high CEO pay. While previous studies had found CEO pay to be positively linked to national wealth (Tosi & Greckhamer, 2004), this study found no relationship between a country’s level of development and high CEO pay. Analysis found that multiple factors were linked consistently with high employee compensation, and most significantly high development and low power distance. Additionally, in developed countries, ready availability of labor was linked to higher employee compensation. As expected, a strong welfare state and/or strong collective labor rights were complementary to higher employee pay. Various factors were found to be consistently linked to high pay dispersion between CEO and employee pay, most notably the absence of strong labor institutions and acceptance culturally of hierarchical authority. Results Commentary The finding that market forces of supply and demand were found to not universally determine CEO pay in different countries is interesting, indicating the complexity of determining CEO pay. In some instances, CEOs were found to receive higher pay even when there was an abundance of similar managerial talent, while in other countries CEO pay was constrained regardless of availability of talent. The finding that the lack of collective labor rights and high power distance combine to support high CEO pay suggests that strong cultural acceptance of hierarchical power structures as well as a lack of labor empowering institutions are important conditions in elevating CEO relative compensation. Similarly, it is unsurprising that institutions empowering employees and the lack of cultural acceptance of high hierarchical differentiation combine to restrain CEO compensation. The fact that lack of power distance was found to be fundamental to employees receiving better compensation is consistent with the idea that countries with these conditions tend to have more equitable compensation systems that place labor in higher regard and compensate them as such (Hofstede, 2001). Contrary to predictions, compensation was higher in developed countries when there was ready availability of workers, suggesting that a strong foundation of skilled workers empowers the attainment of higher pay, where there are complementary factors, such as strong labor institutions and low power distance. The finding that pay dispersion is greater when labor institutions are weaker and hierarchy is more culturally accepted suggest that these combined factors may free CEO pay from political or regulatory constraints while reducing employees’ power in negotiating greater pay. Organizational and Reward Implications This study highlights many of the various external factors that affect CEO and employee compensation, and pay dispersion, from supply and demand and labor rights, to the development of equity markets and country development. However, what should not be forgotten is that companies are not fully at the mercy of these structures and external influences in determining their compensation practices, and in particular should consider their desired position in relation to pay dispersion and how it ties to their company goals and culture. Final Thoughts This study extends the research on CEO and employee compensation across countries and how institutional power structures influence pay. Further research could benefit from examination of other factors in these relationships, such as the type of company ownership and company size. __________________________________________________________________________ Source Article: Greckhamer, T. (2016). CEO Compensation in Relation to Worker Compensation across Countries: The Configurational Impact of Country-level Institutions. Strategic Management Journal, 37(4), 793-815. Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. For further details and access to the full journal article Click Here (subscription or payment may be required). __________________________________________________________________________ References: Bebchuk, L., Fried, J., & Walker, D. (2002). Managerial power and rent extraction in the design of executive compensation. University of Chicago Law Review, 69, 751–846. Fernandes, N., Ferreira, M., Matos, P., & Murphy, K. (2013). Are U.S. CEOs paid more? New international evidence. Review of Financial Studies, 26(2), 323–367. Greckhamer, T. (2011). Cross-cultural differences in compensation level and inequality across occupations: a set-theoretic analysis. Organization Studies, 32(1), 85–115. Hofstede, G. (2001). Culture’s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations Across Nations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Nafziger, W. (2006). Economic Development (4th edn). New York: Cambridge University Press. Rueda, D., & Pontusson, J. (2000). Inequality and varieties of capitalism. World Politics, 52(3), 350–383. Shin, T. (2014). Explaining pay disparities between top executives and nonexecutive employees: a relative bargaining power approach. Social Forces, 92(4), 1339–1372. Tosi, H., & Greckhamer, T. (2004). Culture and CEO compensation. Organization Science, 15(6), 657–670. Weber, M. (1964). The Theory of Social and Economic Organization, Henderson A, Parsons T (Trans.). New York: Free Press. Comments are closed.	https://www.rewardchronicle.com/issue-q3-2016/the-role-of-external-factors-in-determining-ceo-and-employee-compensation
This is the prompt: Poets often address similar themes, but, through the selection of various poetic devices, present these themes in radically different ways. Select TWO poems we have studied that focus on the same theme (for example nature, learning/knowledge, loss, the art of writing poetry, etc.) and compare and contrast the ways in which the poets present the theme, focusing on word choice, structure, imagery or any specific poetic elements. Remember that you must develop a thesis that specifically addresses, in a clear and cohesive manner, the elements you choose to discuss. Some questions you might consider include: What did you learn about each poem in comparison with the other? How do the specific aspects of the poems (form/structure, word choice, tone, rhythm, symbolism, etc.) contribute to the poets’ differing approaches to their chosen topic? I have chosen to compare and contrast the theme of grief and lost which is found in the raven by edgar allan poe and home buiral by Robert frost.	https://blitzdocument.xyz/2021/11/24/this-is-the-promptpoets-often-address-similar-themes-but-through-the-selecti/
"Feral" is an Academy Award nominated short film about a boy who was raised in the wilderness and is taken to live in a civilized society where tries to survive the only way he knows how. This set of standards based lessons includes an examination of symbolism, conflict, and the identification of the Notice and Note signpost Again and Again. Students will explore comparisons between the situations in the film with those in the novel "The Wild Robot" through discussion activities, graphic organizers, and the essential question: What does it mean to live in an unnatural environment. The short film is 13 minutes long and is NOT included with the lesson. You can find the film on Amazon, iTunes, and possibly YouTube. Total Pages 29 pages Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration N/A Report this Resource to TpT Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TpT’s content guidelines. Standards to see state-specific standards (only available in the US). CCSSSL.6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSSRL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. CCSSRL.6.3 Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSSRL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.	https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Minilessons-to-Pair-with-The-Wild-Robot-Feral-3271454
P is inversely proportional to the square of Q(P,Q > 0). When P=3, Q=4. Find an equation for P in terms of Q and find the exact value of Q when P=8? An inverse proportionality means that the two variables are related in a manner like: P=b/Q^2 or P(Q^2)=b where b is a constant of proportionality. If you now substitute the known values for P and Q you will get the value of b: 3(4^2)=316=48. Therefore b=48. So the equation of P in terms of Q is: P=48/Q^2. To find Q when P is 8, you should now solve the equation for Q, so you get: Q^2=48/8=6 therefore Q=sqrt(6). Notice here you take only the positive value of the square root as P,Q are both positive.	https://scoodle.co.uk/questions/in/maths/p-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-square-of-q-p-q-0-when-p-3-q-4-find-an-equation-for-p-in-terms-of-q-and-find-the-exact-value-of-q-when-p-8
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is active in many sectors in the Serbian economy. The most visible project is probably the involvement in the rehabilitation and building of the Clinical Centres in the country, worth $200 million. On the other hand, the new Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI) is probably the most fundamental, as it aims to increase support and help build resilience in the Western Balkan and the Southern Neighbourhood, which has been hit strongly by the recent refugee and migrant crisis. We spoke with Dubravka Nègre, Head of EIB Regional Representation for the Western Balkans, based in Belgrade, about the bank’s portfolio in Serbia and plans for the future. In your opinion, how sustainable is today’s economic growth in Serbia? – The Serbian economy expanded faster than expected in 2016. Growth is forecast to firm up, increasingly underpinned by private consumption, while investment and exports are expected to remain robust. Fiscal consolidation continued to be very strong, outperforming all targets by a wide margin and causing the public debt ratio to fall for the first time in many years. High-quality public investment should be prioritised in order to improve competitiveness and boost growth and employment, attracting private investment. Serbia should aim to sustain strong macroeconomic stability and persist in continuing with ongoing structural reforms, especially those that concern state-owned enterprises and bad loans, in order to achieve sustainable, mid-term growth. What are the most attractive projects in the region for investors like the EIB? – EIB, as the European Investment Bank and the largest multilateral borrower and creditor, stands ready to support investments in Serbia and the region, and to contribute further to the EU integration process. We have supported, and have plans to continue supporting in the future, transport and energy infrastructure, health and education facilities, research institutions, private sector development, as well as the small and medium-sized enterprises. High on the EIB’s agenda is a support to the Connectivity Agenda of the EU in the Western Balkans through financing infrastructure projects by combining loans and grants in order to improve the regional connectivity of the countries in the region, be that in the transport or energy sectors. In Serbia, there are currently 15 active project loans granted by the EIB. How satisfied are you with the pace and quality of their use? – At present, the utilisation level of our loans (i.e. the ratio of loans disbursed to loans signed) stands at around 75% in Serbia. Typical problems we encounter are related to project preparation and project management during the implementation phase, but we are addressing those difficulties successfully together with our partners. What specifically did you mean with the possibility for further growth of the EIB’s partnership with Serbia? – The EIB has launched its Economic Resilience Initiative (ERI) to increase its support and help build resilience in countries hit by the recent refugee and migrant crisis, namely in the Western Balkans and the Southern Neighbourhood. The countries in both regions are already facing significant economic challenges, including high levels of public debt, low growth and high levels of unemployment, especially amongst young people. The influx of large numbers of refugees is putting poor infrastructure under additional strain. Existing financial instruments do not adequately meet the region’s requirements, nor do they provide financing on sufficiently favourable terms for the critical investments required to stimulate growth and job opportunities and ensure basic public services to both the local and refugee populations. The ERI is evidence of the EIB’s determination to help meet these challenges. It is a new initiative endorsed by the European Council a year ago. It will focus on raising additional investments to support sustainable growth, vital infrastructure and social cohesion, including the creation of new job opportunities. This will involve support for both the public and private sectors. The ERI will support efforts by the public sector, including municipalities and public sector entities, but also by providing support to the private sector through additional risk taking capacity and more volume, as well as Concessional lending (combining loans and grants). In addition, the ERI would allow the Bank to accelerate the finalisation of key infrastructure projects and provide additional financial and technical support on the ground where needed. To this end, we plan to catalyse investments of €3.5 billion in the Western Balkans over the next three years, including in Serbia, which – as the largest country in the region – is expected to attract a good part of that financing. High-quality public investment should be prioritised in order to improve competitiveness and boost growth and employment, attracting private investment In conversation with Finance Minister Vujović you stated that the EIB is interested in the development of road and rail routes within the framework of the European transport network. What does the EIB offer Serbia compare to other creditors, such as China, for example? – The EIB is working closely with, and contributing to, the Western Balkan Investment Framework (WBIF) and has already combined EU grants with our loans in several projects in the Balkans. We plan to also do so in Serbia this year, in particular in the rail sector. Besides that, we plan to step up our activities through the Economic Resilience Initiative, as explained earlier. As the largest multilateral borrower and creditor having an AAA (the highest) credit rating, we finance ourselves on the capital markets under very favourable financing conditions. As a not-for-profit institution, we pass on our favourable condition to our clients. For example, when we work with governments directly, we don’t have any commitment or other applicable fees, unlike many other financial institutions. To what extent can major infrastructure projects help revive the economy today, given that this no longer relates to works that imply the creation of a large number of jobs? – High-quality public investments improve competitiveness and boost growth and employment, attracting private investment. Estimated minimal necessary investment of the developing countries in the overall infrastructure is between six and eight per cent of GDP. Well-designed infrastructure is essential for the success of a competitive modern economy. Infrastructure development in transportation, communication, water, and energy networks can raise countries’ productivity, foster economic growth and consequently improve people’s living standards. The accessibility and quality of infrastructure determine countries’ attractiveness to foreign investors. To that end, the continuation of building up infrastructure in Serbia, such as transport, energy, municipal infrastructure, health and education, are all equally important and are all supported by EIB activities. The EIB has invested close to nine billion euros in the countries of the Western Balkans, of which half has been invested in Serbia. Does the explanation for this arrangement lie in the size of the Serbian economy or its relative shortcomings compared to its neighbours? – Serbia is the largest country in the region by size, population and economic activity. The EIB is present in all the countries of the region, but so far around 50 per cent of our activity has been concentrated in Serbia, due to all of the noted reasons. In which areas is the EIB interested in public-private partnerships in Serbia? – The EIB has vast experience in financing PPPs in both developed and emerging markets. We are ready to consider well prepared and procured PPP projects across the region. In Serbia particular in, we are looking into PPP projects developed by the City of Belgrade, as well as concessions and non-recourse project financings, notably in the energy sector. The EIB continuously supports the building of infrastructure in Serbia, such as transport, energy, municipal infrastructure and in health and education, which are crucial for sustained growth and investment flows Do you think this is a good investment form when it comes to major environmental projects? – In Europe, PPPs are used in many different sectors. They can be a successful way of delivering public services if properly prepared and procured. In your opinion, why are there still no high-quality projects in the field of wastewater treatment, for example? – One of the usual main obstacles is projects’ preparatory work, such as the preparation of feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, design studies etc., which require time, money and skills to be finalised. We are addressing those shortcomings with our partners through the provision of technical assistance for project preparation. Public prioritisation is equally important and the needs are significant across many different sectors. When you say that the EIB plans to finance new projects in the fields of health and education, to which kinds of projects are you primarily referring? – The EIB is planning to continue financing Clinical Centres across Serbia, which are the most important tertiary healthcare institutions in the county, and we intend to sign a new finance contract to this end, worth €50 million, in order to complete our already signed financing of €150 million. Through our financing of the programme in the education sector, we have supported the construction and reconstruction of primary and secondary schools across Serbia. Of a total of €75 million, some €20 million remains to be invested. We are open to considering the continuation of those efforts in both sectors if required. Despite major announcements, there have been few developments in the energy sector. From your perspective, are there interesting and simultaneously operative projects in this area? – There are and we are already supporting a few across the region. Nonetheless, we hope to do so even more in the future, in particular through supporting investments in energy efficiency and the renewable energy sector.	https://cordmagazine.com/sector-in-focus/international-business-sector/dubravka-negre-european-investment-bank-belgrade-strongly-supporting-serbias-reform-path/
Jean Dreze (right) and Amartya Sen (left) are a longstanding partnership that produces brilliant analysis of India’s development path. Their recent piece ‘Putting Growth in its Place’ draws you in with some great questions, and then uses league tables to taunt India’s decision-makers into action – So you think we’re an emerging world power? Think again. We’re at the bottom of the South Asian table on life expectancy, sanitation and underweight and unvaccinated children (and close to the bottom on most other things), and falling further behind with each passing year. It’s ten pages, and worth the read, but here are some highlights: “Is India doing marvellously well, or is it failing terribly? Depending on whom you speak to, you could pick up either of those answers with some frequency. One story, very popular among a minority but a large enough group—of Indians who are doing very well (and among the media that cater largely to them)—runs something like this. “After decades of mediocrity and stagnation under ‘Nehruvian socialism’, the Indian economy achieved a spectacular take-off during the last two decades. This take-off, which led to unprecedented improvements in income per head, was driven largely by market initiatives. It involves a significant increase in inequality, but this is a common phenomenon in periods of rapid growth. With enough time, the benefits of fast economic growth will surely reach even the poorest people, and we are firmly on the way to that.” Despite the conceptual confusion involved in bestowing the term ‘socialism’ to a collectivity of grossly statist policies of ‘Licence raj’ and neglect of the state’s responsibilities for school education and healthcare, the story just told has much plausibility, within its confined domain. But looking at contemporary India from another angle, one could equally tell the following—more critical and more censorious—story: “The progress of living standards for common people, as opposed to a favoured minority, has been dreadfully slow—so slow that India’s social indicators are still abysmal.” For instance, according to World Bank data, only five countries outside Africa (Afghanistan, Bhutan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Yemen) have a lower “youth female literacy rate” than India (World Development Indicators 2011, online). To take some other examples, only four countries (Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti, Myanmar and Pakistan) do worse than India in child mortality rate; only three have lower levels of “access to improved sanitation” (Bolivia, Cambodia and Haiti); and none (anywhere—not even in Africa) have a higher proportion of underweight children. Almost any composite index of these and related indicators of health, education and nutrition would place India very close to the bottom in a ranking of all countries outside Africa. So which of the two stories—unprecedented success or extraordinary failure—is correct? The answer is both, for they are both valid, and they are entirely compatible with each other. This may initially seem like a bit of a mystery, but that initial thought would only reflect a failure to understand the demands of development that go well beyond economic growth. Indeed, economic growth is not constitutively the same thing as development, in the sense of a general improvement in living standards and enhancement of people’s well-being and freedom. Growth, of course, can be very helpful in achieving development, but this requires active public policies to ensure that the fruits of economic growth are widely shared, and also requires—and this is very important—making good use of the public revenue generated by fast economic growth for social services, especially for public healthcare and public education.” Dreze and Sen attack what they memorably brand the ‘unaimed opulence’ of India’s economic path, contrasting it with the much more pro-poor growth path of South Korea and (recently) Brazil. Then they get stuck into the South Asian league tables (see below) and wrap up with an unflattering comparison with China (guaranteed to wind up your typical Indian decision-maker). All that, and a couple of intriguing asides: First, some cash transfer scepticism: “Cash transfers are increasingly seen as a potential cornerstone of social policy in India, often based on a distorted reading of the Latin American experience in this respect. There are, of course, strong arguments for cash transfers (conditional or unconditional) in some circumstances, just as there are good arguments for transfers in kind (such as midday meals for school children). What is remarkably dangerous, however, is the illusion that cash transfers (more precisely, “conditional cash transfers”) can replace public services by inducing recipients to buy health and education services from private providers. This is not only hard to substantiate on the basis of realistic empirical reading; it is, in fact, entirely contrary to the historical experience of Europe, America, Japan and East Asia in their respective transformation of living standards. Also, it is not how conditional cash transfers work in Brazil or Mexico or other successful cases today.” And second the news (to me, anyway) that Kerala is no longer alone. Tamil Nadu, and now Himachal Pradesh, are catching up with India’s flagship state on the universal provision of essential services.	https://oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/the-state-of-india-an-advocacy-masterclass-from-amartya-sen-and-jean-dreze/
CISA: Patch Critical SAP RECON Bug Now The US government is urging SAP customers to patch a critical vulnerability published earlier this week, which could affect as many as 40,000 customers. Released as part of the software giant’s July patch update round, CVE-2020-6287 affects the SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java component LM Configuration Wizard. According to an alert from the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the bug is introduced thanks to a lack of authentication in the component. “If successfully exploited, a remote, unauthenticated attacker can obtain unrestricted access to SAP systems through the creation of high-privileged users and the execution of arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the SAP service user account (adm), which has unrestricted access to the SAP database and is able to perform application maintenance activities, such as shutting down federated SAP applications,” it explained. “The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data and processes hosted by the SAP application are at risk by this vulnerability.” As SAP NetWeaver AS Java supports a large range of SAP applications, the potential impact is severe. These include: SAP Enterprise Resource Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Relationship Management, NetWeaver Business Warehouse, Business Intelligence, NetWeaver Mobile Infrastructure, Enterprise Portal, Process Orchestration/Process Integration, Solution Manager, NetWeaver Development Infrastructure, Central Process Scheduling, NetWeaver Composition Environment, and Landscape Manager. Onapsis Research Labs, which discovered the vulnerability, named it RECON and warned that the CVSS 10.0 bug could affect more than 40,000 global SAP customers. It could allow remote attackers to steal PII from employees, customers and suppliers, delete or modify financial records, change banking details, disrupt operations and much more, the vendor claimed. “The business impact of a potential exploit targeting RECON could be financial loss, compliance violations and reputation damage for the organization experiencing a cyber-attack,” it added. This post CISA: Patch Critical SAP RECON Bug Now originally appeared on InfoSecurity Magazine.	https://www.cybercureme.com/cisa-patch-critical-sap-recon-bug-now/
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In part because of the Covid-19 ‘lock down’, CNTA has taken the initiative to extend our outreach to the native title sector by moving to a more comprehensive web-based platform. An initiative in this regard has been to commission podcasts on specific topics of immediate interest to practitioners. NEW!!! Fundamental topics for Native Title anthropologists CNTA is continuing to extend its online outreach by commissioning a set of podcasts and videocasts which focus on core matters relevant to the roles of anthropologists in Native Title claims (and thus in certain Native Title compensation claims over lands not already the subject of a determination). The impetus for this does not only arise through the need to go online because of Covid-19 lockdowns, but because anthropology graduates from Australian Universities no longer have any training in subjects specific to Native Title practice. These podcasts are thus designed to be of particular utility to anthropologists entering the Native Title arena, acting as a guide to key concepts and to the relevant literature. The first podcast focuses on classical Aboriginal local organisation, while the subsequent ones will focus on such matters as contemporary systems of local organisation and the processes through which they have arisen, anthropological methodologies in Native Title Research, and boundaries and overlaps. We have also moved two earlier podcasts into this section, the first being an interview with Peter Sutton on such matters as ‘apical ancestors’ and ‘cognatic descent’, and the second one a basic account of kinship and moieties in a video presentation by Nic Peterson. #1 Classical Aboriginal local organisation Prof Emeritus Nic Peterson in discussion with Pascale Taplin Summary: Nic Peterson has a long and distinguished career as an anthropologist, with a particular focus on Aboriginal societies including in central Arnhem land and in central Australia. Pascale Taplin originally worked for a decade in Aboriginal land management, and has a further decade of experience as an anthropologist in Land Councils and Representative Bodies in the Northern Territory and Queensland. In this first podcast, Pascale Taplin interviews Nic Peterson in an exploration of four key elements of classical Aboriginal local organisation – the land owning clans and their estates, and the land utilising bands and the ranges of those bands. The accompaning paper by Nic Peterson, which can be downloaded from this site, includes a bibliography of key references relevant to Aboriginal local organisation. #2 The religious bases of Aboriginal connections to country Dr John Morton in conversation with Carmen Cummings Summary: John Morton is an anthropologist who has worked with Aboriginal people across much of Australia, including in particular Arrernte people in Central Australia, and has lectured and researched at several Australian Universities. He is widely published on such matters as Aboriginal religion. He has considerable experience in land rights and native title matters. Carmen Cummings is an applied anthropologist with interests in psychological anthropology and the relationships between people and places. She has been conducting native title research in Western Australia since 2007. In these two videocasts and podcasts, John Morton and Carmen Cummings in conversation explore the fundamentally religious basis of classical Aboriginal societies, including local organisation, the nature of descent groups, the nexus between Aboriginal people and their country, and the very meaning of life itself. These are of considerable significance to anthropologists’ roles in Native Title matters regarding the basis of the ‘laws and customs’ under which the Aboriginal people concerned have ‘connections’ to their country. Videocast and Podcast Part I Videocast and Podcast Part II A PDF of the slides and the references drawn on can be downloaded from this site. #3 The importance of ‘families of polity’ in Native Title research in ‘south-east’ Australia Dr Paul Burke and Kim McCaul Summary: Paul Burke and Kim McCaul are both anthropologists with experience in Native Title work in regions with long histories of impact from colonisation. In this videocast and podcast, They first turn to examining some of the impacts on Aboriginal societies across the south-east which pose challenges for meeting the requirements for establishing Native Title. These include in particular impacts on the nature of Aboriginal people’s connections to country, and on the laws and customs under which those connections arise. Central to their presentation is a consideration of the significance of what anthropologist Peter Sutton termed the ‘families of polity’ to Aboriginal people’s connections to country, and which Paul and Kim propose are key institutions through which distinctive Aboriginal ‘laws and customs’ relevant to connections to country are established and transmitted. Videocast and Podcast #4 Anthropological concepts and Native Title, and their intersection with Australian law Peter Sutton in discussion with David Martin Summary: Peter Sutton is a renowned anthropologist and linguist with extensive experience in Native Title claims as well as claims under Queensland’s Aboriginal Land Act and the Northern Territory Land Rights Act. His Native Title in Australia: an ethnographic perspective published in 2003 continues to be a must-go-to for anthropologists working in the Native Title arena. In this podcast, which draws from his 2003 publication Native Title in Australia: an ethnographic perspective, Peter outlines in conversation with fellow anthropologist David Martin a number of concepts key to the insights and reasoning of anthropologists working in the Native Title arena. These include Peter’s concept of ‘core’ and ‘contingent’ rights and interests; implications of the transition in Aboriginal landed groups from (typically) patrilineal to cognatic descent in post-classical societies; mistakes commonly made regarding the concept of the ‘apical ancestors’ of contemporary landed groups; the differences between a cognatic stock (all the descendants of a given apical ancestor) and the contemporary landed group based on cognatic descent; and the crucial role of choice of their landed identity exercised by individual descendants of a given forebear in establishing a cognatic ‘family’ landed group drawn from that wider stock. Contact details Email: [email protected] #5 Kinship and Genealogies A video presentation by Nic Peterson In an April 2020 virtual workshop for NTRBs based in Cairns, Nic Peterson provided a brief introduction to some basic features of Aboriginal kinship, focusing on the different ways in which people are classified: as relatives, by descent, and by moieties, as well as the difference between cross and parallel cousins. I look at what W. H. Rivers meant by the ‘Genealogical Method’ before talking about some practical issues in the taking of extended and brief genealogies. The talk ends with reference to the way that the large age difference at marriage between girls and their first husband in classical promise marriage systems. Such systems were operative in remote Australia until the 1970s, and greatly affected kinship, genealogy, and the social systems more generally. Other CNTA Podcasts Interview by Kim McCaul of historian Tom Gara Using historical records in Native Title research Summary: In this, CNTA’s last podcast for 2020, Kim McCaul Interviews historian Tom Gara. Tom has a long professional history of working directly with Aboriginal people in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia. However, over past decades his research has focused increasingly on native title claims in South Australia, beginning with De Rose Hill, and the breadth of historical resources relevant to such cases. With tips from an expert, Tom mentions specialist websites such as First Source which covers documents from 1860-1917, before canvassing the scope of key institutional records – such as the Lutheran Archives, Trove, United Aboriginal Mission (UAM) correspondence and publications, and State Government Aboriginal Affairs records. Given his familiarity with the Tindale materials, now housed in the South Australian Museum, researchers outside South Australia will find Tom’s description of the extent of the Tindale repository useful and interesting. Not only are all Tindale’s journals, maps and notes to field notebooks available, but there are films, and files outlining changes to his own notes and publications. Tom discusses less obvious sources to mine for historical materials; e.g. pointing out that lists of named local sporting players in football and cricket teams often connect individuals with specific areas. Similarly, war records usefully detail the age and next of kin of the enlisted individual, and will include an accompanying photograph. And never missing the opportunity to survey the shelves of local libraries in country towns and historical societies. Central Land Council – interviews with staff of the Community Development Unit Bringing a Community Development approach to the utilisation of income flows from Aboriginal lands Summary: CNTA’s brief, under its funding from the Attorney General Department, is to provide professional development to anthropologists working in the native title arena. One set of issues to which CNTA is giving attention is the role of anthropologists in the post-determination phase, and this is where the methodology and learnings of the CD Unit in working with groups and communities in managing income streams from their lands for wider benefit is of considerable potential interest to anthropologists. While, of course, many CD Unit staff are not anthropologists, there is much here for anthropologists to learn. The work of the CD Unit offers an illustrative example of the intense, collaborative engagement that is necessary at this intersection of Aboriginal and wider value systems, where monies gained from activities on Aboriginal lands are invested into broader community benefit. For these reasons, there is much to learn which is relevant to the governance of compensation funds held in trust by Prescribed Bodies Corporate and other entities (such as those established under mining agreements with Aboriginal groups). In this first of two podcasts on this topic, anthropologist David Martin (a member of the CDU Reference Group) interviews Ian Sweeney, the Unit’s Manager, and four of the Project Officers, Dave Howard, Cecilia Tucker, Dianna Newham, and Carl O’Sullivan. This second podcast builds on the first, and involves a collaborative dialogue between David Martin and each of Cecilia Tucker, Carl Sullivan, Dave Howard, and Diana Newham, on ethical and political issues they all face as anthropologists working with Aboriginal groups on social change in a framework of self-determination. Further information on the work of the Community Development Unit can be found on the Central Land Council’s website. Preparation of Expert Reports – Kim McCaul interviews Ophelia Rubinich, John Morton & David Martin Meeting the challenges of preparing Expert anthropological Reports in the Native Title arena Summary: In this CNTA-commissioned podcast, Kim McCaul interviews other senior anthropologists Ophelia Rubinich, John Morton and David Martin about the pitfalls in preparing and writing Expert Reports for the Federal Court. Despite the requirement for anthropologists preparing Expert (and in general Connection) Reports to adhere to the obligations of the Federal Court for expert witnesses, there is still a failure amongst practitioners to fully do so. The anthropologists in this podcast outline these requirements, and strategies for preparing reports that address them. These include how to maintain our professional independence, not providing opinions on legal matters (such as whether the criteria for establishing Native Title have been met), clearly setting out both the ethnographic, historical and other materials upon which we base our opinions and the specifically anthropological process of reasoning by which we reach those opinions from those materials. Kim McCaul interviews Federal Court Registrars: Expert Conferences All you want to know about Federal Court experts’ conferences – and more! Summary:In this CNTA-commissioned podcast, anthropologist Kim McCaul interviews Federal Court Registrars Ms Katie Stride and Ms Nicola Colbran about the mechanics of experts’ conferences on Native Title matters. The broad conversation ranges across issues of the nature and process of expert conferences, how to prepare for them, and what to expect as a participant. The Court’s expectations of the behaviour and the role of the expert is unpacked, including what is meant by propositions to put to the conference, the importance of being a ‘friend of the Court’ , and suggestions for how to effectively contribute to a successful conference. The concept of a ‘hot tub’ is also explained, together with the role of the Registrar. Prof David Trigger and Robert Blowes SC – a Courtroom role play David Trigger works on the different meanings attributed to land and nature across diverse sectors of society and in different countries. . In Australian Aboriginal Studies, Professor Trigger has carried out more than 35 years of anthropological study on Indigenous systems of land tenure, including applied research on resource development negotiations and native title claims. Robert Blowes is a senior Canberra-based barrister with extensive experience in Native Title matters, including the original 1992 Wik High Court decision. Handling sticky questions in Court Summary: In this podcast, Robert Blowes and David Trigger use a modified form of role play in considering difficult questions in cross examination in a native title proceeding which go to such issues as the expert’s expertise or impartiality. An outline of the presentation notes can be downloaded from this site. Peter Veth and Jo McDonald in conversation Peter Veth is a renowned Australian archaeologist with extensive experience in Native Title claims in Western Australia, NSW and South Australia. He has worked in the Academy, at AIATSIS and recently completed his tenure as Director of UWA’s Oceans Institute. Jo McDonald is currently the Director of the Centre for Rock Art Research + Management at UWA, after a long first career in cultural heritage management. She has been involved in native title claims in South Australia and Western Australia. The role that archaeology and heritage can play in Native Title claims Summary: The podcast is a conversation between two archaeologists who have worked on a number of Native title cases over the last 25 years or so. It discusses the disciplinary framework that archaeology can bring to native title cases. Both McDonald and Veth have published on this topic, and in this conversation they will draw on the various results and findings of the different cases that we have worked on, including de Rose Hill (SA), Ngarluma-Yinjabarndi (WA), Martu (WA) and Birriliburru (WA). They discuss continuity of tradition, referable use and how the diachronic focus of archaeology provides an appropriate lens to explore contemporary societies. Rock art as a lens for viewing change and contact, material culture (i.e. the introduction of glass into the formal tool categories) and the linking of tangible and intangible values are three unique ways that archaeology can contribute to successful native title claims. Contact details Emails: [email protected] and [email protected] Ophelia Rubinich Ophelia is an anthropologist with over sixteen years of research experience working with urban, rural and remote Aboriginal communities. As a consultant, Ophelia provides expert anthropological advice for native title and related matters throughout Australia. She is currently a Research Fellow at AIATSIS. Ophelia has presented papers for the Australian Anthropological Society and the Canadian Anthropology Society’s annual conferences. She has been a chair, presenter and facilitated various workshops with AIATSIS, Aurora, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation and the Centre for Native Title Anthropology. We don’t really want to talk about it: Working as a woman and a consultant in native title Summary: In this talk Ophelia outlines some of the issues facing consultant anthropologists, especially those who happen to be women, working in native title. She offers some space to the concerns that anthropologists and others don’t really want to publicly talk about. She opens up the conversation by discussing insecure work, rights in the workplace, personal and professional safety and the emotional toll of constantly standing up for ourselves. Email: [email protected] For further information on such issues, see the Women in Native Title Anthropology project at Deakin University. Tim Rowse Indigenous and other Australians since 1901 Summary: In this podcast Tim Rowse presents a chapter by chapter summary of his book Indigenous and other Australians since 1901 (UNSW Press 2017). (The book was shortlisted in 2018 for the Ernest Scott Prize and the Prime Minister’s prize for Australian history). Kim McCaul Kim is an anthropologist, linguist and certified mediator with 20 years of experience in the native title field. Most relevantly to this podcast he was joint arbitrator of an overlap dispute together with Justice John Mansfield and has contributed to other dispute resolution processes in various native title matters. Arbitration in native title and the possible contribution of anthropologists Summary: In this podcast I briefly outline the different forms of dispute resolution used to settle native title claims, including litigation and mediation before focusing on the emerging option of arbitration. I draw on interviews with distinguished legal practitioners as well as my own experience as an arbitrator to examine how arbitration differs from the other approaches, and identify the potential contribution anthropologists can make to that process. Anthropology – Linguistics – Mediation Contact details Tel. 04370 63336 Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: The podcasts, other audio files, videos and related attachments on this website are publicly accessible to all. The Centre for Native Title Anthropology (CNTA) is funded under the Australian Government’s Attorney-General’s Department program for Native Title Anthropologists. In accordance with these contractual arrangements, intellectual property resides with the Australian National University. Accordingly, those podcasts and other audio and video materials and attachments which have been specifically commissioned by CNTA cannot be used for commercial purposes.	https://cnta.org.au/podcasts/
Jump Inside the Mind of a Cybercriminal VMware Head of Cybersecurity Strategy Tom Kellermann discusses the three phases of cybercriminal behaviour, and shares tips on how organisations can use these insights to proactively prevent future cyberattacks. By Tom Kellermann Organisations spend enormous amounts of their security budget preparing for data breaches. Yet, in 2019 alone, there were more than 9,400 reported cases of cybercrime in Singapore, an increase of more than 50 percent from 2018, according to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA). This gap reveals that investing in cybersecurity solutions alone is not enough. A critical aspect that is often overlooked is understanding the motives of attackers. It’s time organisations need to start asking the right questions to help determine how and why they’ve been breached. A clear understanding of attacker motives allows security teams to better anticipate, prepare for and build an effective defense against threats. VMware Carbon Black’s 2020 Cybersecurity Outlook Report found that attacker behaviour is evolving to become more evasive, and it is high time organisations take a proactive stance and respond accordingly. Offense should inform defense, and it is important to uncover ground truth. Only when organisations have a full view of their networks and threat landscape will they be able to effectively shift people, time and resources to account for new attack behaviours. The cognitive attack loop There are three phases of cybercriminal behaviour that organisations need to familiarise themselves with. The first phase is reconnaissance and infiltration. This initial stage occurs when an attacker prepares for an operation, which includes selecting targets and determining the means to gain access to the target. Cyber attackers then move to the second phase – maintain and manipulate. This is when attackers have gained access to the target network and they work to maintain a foothold in the organisation’s environment. This is a critical stage as they will continue to improve their position to move forward with their goals, which often requires additional access levels or to circumvent existing controls. Last, we have the execution and exfiltration phase. Entering this final stage means that attackers are now able to act on their end goal, which could include lateral movement or island hopping. This ultimately compromises the target organisation’s integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information. By studying this attack loop, organisations will gain unique insights into the motivations behind an attack which can then feed into the development of a cognitive defense approach. Understanding attack behaviour will guide security teams in the prevention and detection of breaches – bringing about overall consistent and positive security changes. Offense informs defense The traditional penetration test is no longer sufficient. Organisations should not be limiting testing to the outside-in. Rather, they need to look at security from the inside-out to better understand attack patterns. The inside-out approach focuses on setting strong prevention and intervention methods that are proactive rather than reactive. Globally island hopping and lateral movement attacks are escalating, creating an even greater need to understand the escalation of adversaries when they commandeer digital transformation efforts. VMware Carbon Black’s research found that island hopping was prevalent in 12 percent of breaches in Singapore this year and is now the most commonly experienced attack among Singapore respondents. One way to look inside-out is to execute a cyber-hunting exercise, which provides situational awareness as to behavioural anomalies that exist within your digital infrastructure. The name of the game is to understand if systems have been compromised before island hopping occurs. Increasing visibility on endpoints to discern behavioural anomalies provides you with a harbinger of criminality. It is imperative to get a baseline understanding of where behavioural anomalies exist and where vulnerabilities lie. A cyber-hunt exercise (using third party plus in-house security experts) and can help expose where systems are vulnerable and where the organisation needs to increase controls. Intrinsic and continuous threat intelligence Threat intelligence should also be utilised to build a strong security posture. This helps outline an attacker’s motive and enables organisations to discover new threats and proactively put up barriers to defend against them. With threat intelligence, security teams become proactive. That said, intelligence feeds need to be integrated into endpoint detection and response (EDR) and made relevant to the specific threats facing an organisation’s industry. Consider threat intelligence an intrinsic part of a continuous cyber strategy that includes weekly threat hunting. The security team should also standardise on a best-of-breed EDR. In remote workforces, threat hunting needs to go beyond traditional intelligence and detect process injection, the misuse of Windows Management Instrumentation and exploitation of non-persistent virtual desktop infrastructures. Cybercriminals are now fighting back by leveraging counter incident response (IR) and destructive attacks. In response, organisations must stay vigilant when conducting threat hunting exercises and focus on identifying potentially new threats. It is also imperative that organisations regularly test their systems for vulnerabilities and take steps to defend against these new threats. Prepare for the opportune moment Organisations should set up a secondary line of secure communications that allow for secure talk, text and file transfer. Why? Because it is vital to discuss an ongoing cyber incident. Always assume that hackers can intercept, view, modify and compromise all internal communications. Security teams need to assume that the adversary has multiple means of gaining access into the network. Shutting off one entry point may not actually remove attackers from an organisation’s network. This will very likely have the opposite effect by alerting the attackers that they have been noticed. Next, organisations need to watch and wait. To understand all avenues of re-entry, organisations should monitor the situation to fully grasp the scope of the intrusion. Do not immediately start blocking malware activity, shutting off access or terminating the command and control servers (C2). This is to effectively develop the means to successfully remove an intruder from the network. Pre-mature blocking attempts to impede their activities may cause hackers to change tactics. This will then potentially leave an organisation blind to additional means of re-entry. In addition, hackers will escalate by employing counter incident response and potentially destructive attacks. Taking action to understand what motivates cyber attackers will better prepare organisations for a potential data breach. It’s only when their methods are understood through practices such as cyber testing, threat intelligence and communication, can organisations fully prepare for the next impending cyber threat.	https://indvstrvs.com/jump-inside-the-mind-of-a-cybercriminal/
The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership—formerly known as the Humanitarian Leadership Programme—equips experienced humanitarians with the skills and confidence for inspiring highly effective leadership in complex environments. It is designed by practitioners, academics and leadership consultants, and backed by the academic rigour of Deakin University and our partner organisations. - Course delivery and learning experience Two units delivered online through CloudDeakin and two intensive units based in Melbourne, Australia, and Semarang, Indonesia. - Duration Run over a period of eight months total, including two intensive week-long residential units. Students can expect to complete a minimum of ten hours of study per week in Cloud-based units. Residential unit dates for the next intake are: 6 – 12 November 2019 (Melbourne, Australia) March 2020 TBC (Semarang, Indonesia) - Scholarship availability - Course fees Fees are determined based on your geographical location as a student, and the type of organisation you work in. The fee structures are designed to support students from developing nations. - Application Dates Applications for July 2019 intake are now open. Applications for November 2019 intake will be open in August 2019. Applications can take up to three weeks to process. About the course The world needs a new breed of leader. You. The problems facing our planet are more demanding than ever. From natural disasters to widespread conflict and displacement, the issues are significant and systemic. The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership is as diverse and compelling as the challenges it equips you to solve. Developed, tested, and refined based on proven efficacy in the field, the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership is an unrivalled learning experience that sharpens your intellectual, emotional, interpersonal, and professional leadership skills. The course is delivered through an innovative, blended approach that combines robust theory and practical application. You will learn to: - Appreciate and understand humanitarian principles, values and ethics, including critical understanding and challenges in practice. - Understand and navigate humanitarian systems and actors. - Develop appreciation of emerging trends and challenges, with a focus on strategic considerations when leading humanitarian responses. - Understand the role of leadership, and how to provide effective leadership, in a humanitarian context. - Make decisions quickly and effectively, often with limited information. - Navigate complicated leadership and humanitarian dilemmas. - Lead effectively and strategically across humanitarian contexts (preparedness, relief, and recovery). How you learn Grow your leadership skills in the classroom, on the ground, and everywhere in between. You will collaborate with an expert group of practicing humanitarians, academics, and leadership specialists from around the world to develop your experience and transferable skills. You will learn to navigate the leadership and strategic problems faced by the aid system today. You will be equipped to bring the best of yourself to influence the people and processes that surround you, and the best out of yourself, to pioneer more effective responses to humanity’s most pressing challenges. The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership blends a practitioner and academic approach to learning through: - Academic lectures. - Expert-led seminars and workshops. - Guest speakers. - Individual coaching. - Peer learning. - Cutting-edge distance and learning resources. - Live-in intensive units with intensive simulation exercises. Why it's unique Blending theoretical behaviours with practical skills. The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership equips experienced humanitarians with the skill and insight required to embrace the next level of highly effective leadership. The theoretical aspects of the course are informed by key leadership behaviours, designed for practical application in a humanitarian response. Communicating vision and strategic purpose The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership teaches you to: - Communicate a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose. - Tailor communication styles to various audiences. - Convey complex issues with clarity, brevity, and confidence. - Show optimism about projects and response efforts. Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership-equipped leaders discuss these skills in the field: On providing complex directions simply: “There’s importance in clearly communicating simplified messages and helping staff to frame their work to fit into that larger strategic direction.” Strategic thinking The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership teaches you to: - Align ideas and solutions to strategic imperatives. - Evaluate opportunities and risks to make informed strategic decisions. - Put in place, structured opportunities for others to generate alternative ideas. Our graduates discuss these skills in the field: On including team-members early: “There’s strategic thinking in setting up frameworks for all staff to be able to input into thinking about a response. That’s a lot about process development, about setting the parameters for discussion, communicating where we need to be in a certain amount of time and then delegating that to the respective deputies and field managers to make that happen.” On strategies to manage multiple priorities: “We were constantly coming up with ideas or issues and then having to come up with solutions and I found my role a lot of the time was trying to align them with what the strategic priorities of the government were… and how do they best meet not only the humanitarian imperative but also the government priorities”. Managerial courage The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership teaches you to: - State a willingness to champion ideas. - Confront difficult situations and seek resolutions. - Take calculated risks and stand by your decisions. - Make tough decisions and corrective actions without delay. Our graduates discuss managerial courage in the field: On improved confidence: “One of the areas that I’ve been more comfortable with is around understanding, in a humanitarian environment, that sometimes you just have to make the decisions on the information that you’ve got and for better or worse you do it with what you’ve got.” On managing challenging stakeholder relationships: “I was able to become a voice, as I should be, for the field office and having those meetings at a field office level, what are our challenges, what are our issues that I need to bring up, going and bringing that up with the Manila office and really fighting the field office’s corner” Deliver results The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership teaches you to: - Remove barriers and constraints to ensure plans are achieved. - Manage risks and take actions to reduce risks. - Make changes to improve performances as result of information received. - Create measures and metrics to track performance. Our graduates discuss delivering results in the field: On learning to establish a clear oversight of the situation and delegating varying responsibilities: “I needed to ensure that all of the results were being delivered on time, and if they weren’t, then to know what was going on and how we were going to deal with that.” Build high performance teams The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership teaches you to: - Facilitate and manage interaction between team members so that they perform more highly together than they would individually. - Create climates of high team morale. - Promote collaborative working across boundaries. Our graduates discuss building high performance teams in the field: On the importance of establishing an open, personal rapport: “It just made me realise that if you set that tone, and it’s so much about just setting the tone, in the right way, being positive, being enthusiastic, people will want to work for that. People will want to be part of that success. Remembering to be positive.” Manage change and transformation The Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership teaches you to: - Address the concerns of others over change, help them to embrace it and demonstrate their own belief and high expectations. - Celebrate success of change both at the end and throughout the process. - Build the confidence of others in their own ability to embrace change. - Effectively influence others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by a preferred solution. Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership-equipped leaders discuss managing change and transformation in the field: On learning to embrace a climate of constant change: “Start it from day one. Start sowing the seed. Start trying to help people understand what this is going to mean for them, where it’s going to head, what it’s going to look like. Try to get people excited about it because… change always comes with this negative connotation as opposed to ‘wow look at the opportunities'”. Eligibility Are you ready to embrace the next level of leadership? Successful applicants for the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership will have: - At least five years’ work experience with a local, national, or international non-government organisation, UN agency, private sector organisation, or relevant government body engaged in humanitarian and emergency response. - A minimum of three years in a senior management or leadership role. - A strong desire to develop leadership skills to positively impact the future of the aid system. - Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, equivalent to level 6.5 IELTS as per Deakin University requirements. Please note you may be requested to undertake a written test or undergo an interview during the application process. Apply for this course Applications for the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership can be made directly through the Centre by clicking the button below.	https://centreforhumanitarianleadership.org/education/courses/graduate-certificate-of-humanitarian-leadership/
Through generous support from the John Templeton Foundation, Baylor University is soliciting applications for two Requests for Proposals in relation to the project, “Character Strength Interventions for Adolescents: Engaging Scholars and Practitioners to Promote Virtue Development.” Both RFPs aim to galvanize widespread scientific development and dissemination of virtue interventions for adolescents across a diversity of contexts youth inhabit that attend to spirituality and transcendent purpose. Proposals for both calls should focus on interventions targeted to develop one or more of eight virtues, including: love, gratitude, hope, patience, generosity, joy, wisdom, and forgiveness. Dr. Sarah Schnitker (Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University) and Dr. Benjamin Houltberg (Director of Research, USC Performance Science Institute, Marshall School of Business) are leading this project. RFP 1: Engaging Scholars and Practitioners to Promote Virtue Development grants will award 3-5 grants ranging from $150,000 to $300,000. Researchers and youth practitioners in collaboration to develop and test interventions targeted to build virtues in adolescents in non-school based contexts (e.g., athletic teams, religious organizations, youth community centers, youth organizations). The project timeline is fall 2019-2021. Application Deadline: May 1, 2019. RFP 2: The Improving Character Strengths of Adolescents through Technology Innovation grants will award 3-5 grants ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 for a project timeline of 12-14 months from fall 2019-2020. The Technology Innovation Grants will fund innovative technological or new media product prototype development based on applied positive developmental science. Example products include smartphone apps, video games, and content for new media regularly frequented by adolescents (e.g., YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram). Application Deadline: June 1, 2019.	https://apadivision16.org/2019/01/funding-opportunities-related-to-character-development-in-adolescents/
Fishing vessels - economic link licence condition amendment proposals consultation: outcome report Provides an analysis of responses and outcome to the seeking views on proposed amendments to the economic link licence condition contained in all Scottish over 10 metre vessel sea fisheries licences. It sets out the changes to be introduced from 1 January 2023. 2. Overview of responses and cross-cutting themes In this section we provide an overview of responses and a summary of key themes raised, particularly where these themes were present across the four questions posed. In section 3, we go on to explore responses to questions in more depth and set out the Scottish Government's proposed Next Steps. 2.1 Overview of responses Overview - 154 responses were received in total, 107 individual responses and 47 responses on behalf of organisations. - This included 63 respondents who listed themselves as individual fishermen. - We identified that many of those who identified themselves as individual fishermen operated on pelagic vessels (45 responses). - Organisations that responded included: fish processors; representative organisations; Producer Organisations; businesses related to the fishing industry and local authorities. Analysis of respondents In replying to the consultation, respondents were invited to provide details of their interest in the subject matter. At the highest level, respondents were asked if they were replying as an individual or on behalf of an organisation. If a respondent confirmed that they were responding as an individual, they were given three further sub-choices to describe which best reflected their interest in the consultation. These were: 1. Fisherman 2. Other, related to fishing industry 3. Other, non-related to fishing industry Some individual responses did not provide an answer to which of the three sub-categories best aligned with their position – they left this option blank. If a respondent confirmed that they were responding on behalf of an organisation they had the following options: 1. Producer Organisation 2. Fish Processing sector 3. Local Authority 4. Fish Seller /Vessel Agent 5. Representative Organisation 6. Onshore sector general 7. Port Authority/ Harbour Trust 8. Other This information assisted us in analysing responses to the consultation and we have sought to align our analysis along interest group lines. Due to information within responses, we were able to identify the views of fishers associated with the pelagic fleet (referred to as: Individual fisherman (identified as pelagic) and have sought to differentiate between this category of fishers and fishers more generally (referred to as: Fishermen (not identified as pelagic). Five respondents stated that they were answering on behalf of a pelagic fishing vessel (all of which appear to be on behalf of the same vessel) these responses have been included as individual fishermen. Responses were received from Producer Organisations in both Scotland and England. A response on behalf of the Scottish Association of Fish Producer Organisations was submitted and the United Kingdom Association of Fish Producer Organisations. A profile of the respondents to the consultation is contained in Annex 2 and a list of the organisations who responded to the consultation and consented to the publication of their responses, is contained in Annex 3. 2.2 Cross-cutting themes Many responses raised the following key themes in their response. We summarise these, often interrelated, key themes below. Impact on the pelagic fleet Pelagic fishers, some Producer Organisations and fish agents took the view that changes to the economic link licence condition were intended to subsidise the processing sector at the expense of the pelagic fleet. There were recurrent concerns that if pelagic vessel owners were to shift their landings to Scotland from elsewhere in order to comply with the proposed new economic link licence condition, they could suffer financial loss as prices tend to be less competitive in Scotland than in other countries and the change could result in result in processors offering lower prices. Concerns were expressed that the anticipated financial loss could be such that it would impact their viability. Scottish pelagic processing Many opponents, including pelagic fishers and some Producer Organisations claimed there is insufficient pelagic processing capacity, cold storage and freezing facilities in Scotland to facilitate increased landings of pelagic stocks. Some cited a report by Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd which was commissioned by two Scottish Producer Organisations to consider the impacts of a landings target on the pelagic sector (the Poseidon Report). The report, which focused only on the landings target without acknowledging the option of meeting the proposed new economic link licence condition through quota gifting, suggested alternative approaches to achieving increased landings into Scottish ports. Concerns were expressed about a lack of capacity to deal with increased landings of certain species such as blue whiting for which there is little processing capacity or internal markets. Others took the opposite view, with some setting out that pelagic processing in Scotland has suffered from pelagic fish being landed abroad in recent years. They welcomed the changes, arguing this would provide new opportunities for processors and enable them to plan more effectively; give a sound platform for investment, stimulate confidence in the sector and redressing the balance between fishermen and the onshore sector. Some wanted the Government to go further, and faster, with a landings target of 55% to be implemented straight away and additional, specific targets for high value pelagic species such as mackerel. It was considered that this would avoid redundancies in the processing sector and the consequential damage this would cause to coastal communities. Economic impacts – local fishing communities Processors, some representative organisations, most local authorities, a Producer Organisation and some fishermen considered that landings were the most important factor for distributing the economic benefits from Scottish fish stocks to local fishing communities. Increased landings would provide downstream, socio-economic benefits for processors, the wider onshore sector (such as haulage), coastal communities and Scotland's economy as a whole. To realise these benefits, increased landings of the most valuable species was needed. Other countries with high domestic landings were mentioned and described as providing a good model of how Scotland could benefit economically from higher domestic landings. In contrast, opponents considered that the changes to economic link provisions would have a net negative impact on the Scottish pelagic catching industry with negative consequences on associated communities. It was felt there was no guarantee that it would result in greater economic activity overall with some citing the Poseidon Report to support this view. Impact on the demersal and shellfish sector There were concerns that the proposed changes would disadvantage Scottish demersal and shellfish vessels landing in other parts of the UK. It was stated that some of these vessels land their catch into UK ports outside of Scotland and transport it to Scotland for sale and processing with the result that Scotland receives the socio-economic benefits of this catch without it being landed it into Scotland. There were particular concerns by those connected to the plaice fishery for which there is limited Scottish processing capacity and for which key markets are abroad. EU legislation and UK Fisheries Concordat and UK issues Pelagic fishermen and some Producer Organisations stated that the proposed changes to the economic link licence condition would be in breach of the 2012 UK Fisheries Concordat. Further, it was stated that the changes would be a quantitative restriction on exports and in breach of Article 35 or Article 1 Regulation EU regulation 2015/470.	https://www.gov.scot/publications/consultation-proposals-amend-economic-link-licence-condition-outcome-report/pages/2/
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) was formed on 1 January 2019. The role of the Commission is to protect and enhance the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of people receiving aged care. The Group is responsible for the effective delivery of quality assessment and monitoring of approved provider compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards. Commission staff in the Group undertake assessments of performance and monitoring activities including accreditation and reaccreditation audits of residential aged care services, Quality Audits of Home Services, and investigations into triaged reports of serious incidents in aged care services. The Group is led by an Executive Director and leadership team, with staff located across Australia. Group functions include four regional teams undertaking assessment and monitoring against the Aged Care Quality Standards, and national teams responsible for worker regulation and incident investigations, quality audits of Home Services, the delivery of national reaccreditation services supplied by third parties, and program performance. Position overview The position is in the Program Planning and Coordination Team which supports the delivery of the Commission's quality assessment and monitoring activities. Some of the team’s functions include: · Quality Assessor Registration The Quality Assessor Registration team process Quality Assessor registration and re-registration applications. This includes reviewing applications to ensure all required information is submitted, liaison with applicants to clarify or obtain application information, communicating application decision outcomes to applicants and accurate record keeping. The team also conduct police checks and support general business improvement project work. · Reporting and Data Analysis The Reporting and Data Analysis team forecast and monitor the QAMG program of work, support the scheduling of regulatory activities and the dynamic rostering/coordination of the Quality Assessor/regulatory official workforce. The team uses a range of information held by the Commission including intelligence dashboards, databases and tools to inform planning. This team is also responsible for tracking the performance of the group against the projected targets and developing reports on program performance for use by QAMG leadership and the Executive more broadly. · Business Improvement and Project Planning The Business Improvement and Project Planning team co-ordinate and monitor the performance of the program of works of business improvement activities in the group in line with risk and Commission priorities. The purpose of the business improvement activities are to support QAMG in undertaking roles efficiently and effectively, continue to lift capability and deliver continuous improvement. · Data Integrity and Publishing The Publishing and Data Integrity team publishes performance reports and the non-compliance register and maintains information about services on the Commission’s website and associated operating systems. The team also prepares, publishes, and archives information about regulatory notices on My Aged Care and associated operating systems. The team respond to enquiries and requests for information and reports about aged care services and performs data integrity, extraction and analysis to assist with current and future projects using the tools available in the Commission. · Business Systems The Business Systems team supports the processing and maintenance of QAM Group specific systems. This includes providing systems access, system reporting, ICT change management verification and testing and liaison with the Commission ICT support teams to resolve issues and log requests. The team provides advice and information on the system architecture and documents business system processes to enable successful development and improvement. · Complaints and Privacy The Complaints team investigates and resolves complaints received from external stakeholders about the conduct of Quality Assessors during field activities. Management of such complaints includes internal and external stakeholder relationship management, impartial review and investigation of allegations and available evidence, timely response to the complainant and accurate record keeping. Key Accountabilities: · Support team in activities that relate specifically to a team function outlined above · Provide support and management to the team, building both individual and team capacity to undertake roles both efficiently and effectively. · Apply knowledge of Commission methodology to support policy and procedural redesign · Work constructively with key internal and external stakeholders and provide support to other operational staff as required · Undertake operational and project support functions within a legislative or regulatory environment to investigate, develop and find resolutions or gaps in processes of the QAMG. · Interpret policy and translate the requirements of legislation into operational practice. · Participate in project work and operational initiatives to support achievement of Commission priorities. · Foster and support staff to motivate team members, building cooperation and optimising team performance Essential Requirements: 1. Experience in one or more of the following capabilities: a. Complaints Handling and/or Privacy/Freedom of Information b. ICT and/or Business Systems Support c. Data analysis and/or Information Intelligence d. Formal Project Management Methodology e. Website building and content publishing f. Production of statistical analysis and/or reports 2. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills supporting an ability to produce concise written document. 3. Understand legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks, including: a. Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Act and Rules (2018) or be able to demonstrate a capacity to quickly acquire this knowledge. 4. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage interpersonal relationships with respect and communicate with influence with internal and external stakeholders 5. Leadership and management skills, including the ability to respond positively to change, take responsibility for managing work projects and the ability to build capability and provide support to teams 6. Demonstrated ability to apply judgement, intelligence and common sense to identify and respond appropriately to risk within the Commission’s risk management framework and escalate issues accordingly. 7. Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound operational decisions. 8. Broad understanding of contemporary regulatory processes, inclusive practices and experience in leading investigations including identify likely breaches, and gather, analyse and present evidence. 9. Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement to achieve quality outcomes 10. The ability and the confidence to make sound judgements based on thorough research, problem solving, innovation and evidence-based practice, to achieve the objectives of the Commission. 11. The ability to maintain personal resilience, wellbeing and work flexibly in a changing environment. 12. Be an effective representative of the organisation, acting professionally (including adhering to APS Values & Code of Conduct and the Commission’s Quality Assessor Code of Conduct) and operating within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy directions. Position Notes Salary offered will be between $86,790 and $97,912 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid. Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information please visit https://www.apsc.gov.au/citizenship-aps How to Apply? 1. Navigate to ‘Current Vacancies’ section of the careers page and locate the relevant job title. All documentation relating to the role and application process will be located here. 2. Click on the job title and at the bottom of the Advertisement you will be asked to create an account If you are a first-time user or to sign in to complete your application. 3. As part of your application you will be requested to complete a statement of claim and attach your Resume. Cover letter is optional 4. Click ‘Apply Now’ when you are ready to submit your application. Please complete an online application and submit to https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/about-us/careers by 11:59pm (local time) on Wednesday 28 September 2022. Only completed applications will be accepted. In your application please provide a statement of claims against the Key Capabilities in no more than 800 words. Contact Officer: Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or [email protected] for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application. Specific questions about the role can be directed to Katrina Schramko by emailing [email protected] with position title in the subject line. Further information: The diversity of our staff is very important to us. We welcome and actively encourage applications from people with disability, women, and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We recognize the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to our workplace, policy development and service delivery. We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Diversity and Inclusion The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff. 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I don't want to waste a single second of today's post. If you need to get up-to-speed on what a mood board is, take a little looksie here. You'll get all the info you need on the origin of mood boards and how they're used in the real world. Today's focus is getting you started on implementing them in your own classroom. The first key element in using mood boards in your ELA classroom echoes the immortal words of Nike: Just Do It. Don't get too bogged down in the details, just commit to making an attempt. Start by thinking of a piece of literature you already cover (a poem, a short story, or a novel) that could use a little refresh. Enter the mood board. This activity is versatile enough that you can use it as a minor exercise or a major project. Remember, a mood board visually represents the themes and characters of a piece of writing. It helps students think abstractly about concepts while demonstrating their understanding in a tangible way. It allows for a hands-on approach to engaging with writing that does not rely heavily on written expression. To make this a more do-able thing, I've created a free resource to get you started. It includes instructions, sample mood boards, as well as a rubric. All. Totally. Free. But if you're like me and you learn best by doing, here is a condensed version of what you'll need to do to get this activity up and running in your room: Choose a piece of literature for kids to respond to with a mood board. Decide how many spaces you want it to encompass. A good mood board usually has at least five and probably no more than twelve. Canva has some great free layout you and your students can use for this project. Establish how many and what kind of elements you want included. I detail what these elements are in my free resource: Mood Boards 101. Know that they should rely heavily on visuals - colors, textures, photograph, icons, illustrations. These are the core of the mood board and symbolically represent large themes of the text. Come up with a way to assess the mood boards...if you decide to assess them at all. Remember that they are meant as a way for students to demonstrate their understanding - not their artistic ability. Set up a rubric (if you choose to assess) so that students know what is expected of them. Find an audience for the final mood boards. They make great pieces for a bulletin board or classroom gallery. To help you out, here is an example of what a mood board might look like. This example appears in my resource. I used Canva to set this resource up. Mood boards provide one more way to students to interact with texts. It plays to the strength of hands-on learners who tend toward the artistic or even kinesthetic side of learning. It offers a way for students to explore themes and concepts in a less-traditional way (than say, a writing assignment) while allowing teachers to still assess comprehension. Plus they're a lot of fun to put together. Once you try it, let me know how it goes or offer some advice to other followers! Best of luck!	https://www.storytrekker.com/post/2019/07/08/mood-boards-101-just-do-it
The concept BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Commerce represents the subject, aboutness, idea or notion of resources found in University of Missouri-St. Louis Libraries. The Resource BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Commerce Resource Information The concept BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Commerce represents the subject, aboutness, idea or notion of resources found in University of Missouri-St. Louis Libraries. - Label - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Commerce - Source - bisacsh ContextContext of BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Commerce Subject of No resources found No enriched resources found - 2011 International trade statistics yearbook, Volume. 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Critically discuss 10 ways in which the environmental health hazard can impact negatively on one's health. Hazards can present themselves to us in various media e.g. air, water. [ The influence they can exert on our health is very complex and may be modulated by our genetic make up, psychological factors and by our perceptions of the risks that they present. The following deals with general environmental health hazards, and not extremes of climate, occupational hazards, hazards associated with food, most "accidents" or sexually transmitted disease. Health effects from economic and social consequences of environmental change are also not considered here. Associations between an exposure and an adverse health effect do not, on their own, prove that the former is the cause of the latter. Many other non-causal associations could explain the findings. These concerns explain why the language in this context may well be "hedged" even though you might have formed impressions from other sources that some postulated causal associations had been proven. ] g Expert answered\| selymi \|Points 10506\| Log in for more information. Question Asked 5/8/2013 10:25:19 AM 0 Answers/Comments This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful. Get an answer Search for an answer or ask Weegy. Critically discuss 10 ways in which the environmental health hazard can impact negatively on one's health. New answers Rating There are no new answers. Comments There are no comments. Add an answer or comment Log in or sign up first. 31,993,408 questions answered S hare your beac h. W I N D O W P A N E FROM THE CREATORS OF weegy WINDOWPANE is the live-streaming social network that turns your phone into a live broadcast camera for streaming to friends, family, followers, or everyone. Share what’s outside your window and all around you. Earn a little too. Popular Conversations _______ contain close to 70% of all the fresh water on Earth. _______ ... 8/1/2020 5:13:20 AM\| 10 Answers Heterosexual meaning 7/29/2020 5:45:01 AM\| 7 Answers A/An _______ is a tool that measures humidity levels in the air. 7/31/2020 2:53:20 AM\| 7 Answers The most common age for shaken baby syndrome 7/30/2020 7:52:13 PM\| 6 Answers Present in the _______ is a protein that is waterproof. A. nails B. ... 7/28/2020 5:13:30 PM\| 4 Answers Some animals shiver as a natural, involuntary response to their ... 7/28/2020 2:03:33 AM\| 3 Answers A boat costs $11,850 and decreases in value by 10% per year. How much ... 7/30/2020 5:44:08 AM\| 3 Answers According to Lee's letter, the greatest disaster the country could ... 7/30/2020 9:21:04 PM\| 3 Answers excretion rates of drugs vary greatly depending upon what Weegy: Excretion rates of drugs vary greatly depending upon the type of drug involved and medical condition of the ... 8/1/2020 1:36:06 AM\| 3 Answers In 1997, the U.S. Supreme court ruled that the amendament to the ... 8/3/2020 2:42:00 AM\| 3 Answers 8. Exercises are a means of learning what works and what does not ... 8/3/2020 2:47:09 PM\| 3 Answers 3. A component of developing and executing an exercise program is 8/6/2020 3:29:56 PM\| 3 Answers GET Answers. GET THE APP. weegy* * Get answers from Weegy and a team of really smart live experts. Top Ranked Experts * Order Points Ratings Comments Invitations mer888 S L Points 681 [Total 3678 ] Ratings 2 Comments 661 Invitations 0 Offline Dee Joy S L P L P Points 600 [Total 6623 ] Ratings 1 Comments 590 Invitations 0 Offline Cecille S L P R P R L P P C R P R L P R Points 496 [Total 12587 ] Ratings 1 Comments 346 Invitations 14 Online KevinWagner S L P 1 Points 400 [Total 3256 ] Ratings 2 Comments 380 Invitations 0 Online MichellDonovan S L Points 375 [Total 1868 ] Ratings 1 Comments 365 Invitations 0 Offline Here_To_Help_You S L Points 251 [Total 4635 ] Ratings 1 Comments 241 Invitations 0 Offline oxyjean S L Points 214 [Total 214 ] Ratings 2 Comments 194 Invitations 0 Offline Grace12 S L 1 Points 145 [Total 3456 ] Ratings 2 Comments 125 Invitations 0 Offline taki S L Points 111 [Total 262 ] Ratings 2 Comments 91 Invitations 0 Offline Heisenb3rg S L Points 71 [Total 230 ] Ratings 0 Comments 71 Invitations 0 Offline Find» * Excludes moderators and previous winners ( Include ) Home \| Contact \| Blog \| About \| Terms \| Privacy \| © Purple Inc.	https://www.weegy.com/?ConversationId=6AF16CC6
Natural fibre reinforced polymers (NFRPs) in the construction industry (IP 14/14) was written by Julie Bregulla and published by BRE on 10 November 2014. BRE (Building Research Establishment) is an independent, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, operating in the built environment and associated industries. In FRP composites a polymer resin (a matrix) is reinforced with fibres. The most commonly-used fibres are glass and carbon, the most commonly-used resin is thermoset epoxy or polyester-based. The fibres are combined in the matrix to a homogeneous material, which transfers the stresses in the composition. The construction industry is one of the largest users of fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs), (specifically Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers – GRPs), second only to the automotive industry. Applications include electrical fittings, roofing, flashing, cladding and decking, canopies, windows and doors. FRPs are also used in structural applications such as beams and local reinforcement. Due to their light weight, FRPs can contribute to savings in transportation. They can also be moulded into complex shapes, giving new design possibilities, and they offer a combination of properties not available in traditional materials. However, increasingly Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymers are being replaced with Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymers (NFRPs), a potential lower impact alternative. Until recently GRPs have been more economically viable than NFRPs; however, with an increasing emphasis on low embodied impacts, natural fibres have become a realistic alternative. This 8-page information paper reviews the potential for fibre reinforced composites in construction materials, including natural fibres, such as hemp and flax. It discusses their specific benefits and the factors that affect their utilisation. Its contents are: - Introduction. - Materials. - Material selection. - Fabrication. - Performance. - Applications. - Conclusions. - References. - Further reading. Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki Featured articles and news Blockchain in the built environment Cutting-edge tech pairs with building management systems. Projections for the BACS market BSRIA updates its assessment of the industry. What happens when it all goes wrong? Reforming Regulation Initiative under review Input being gathered by CIOB. The CIOB is collecting comments Changes proposed for MHCLG consultation on house building statistics. Full of passion and acerbic wit. 1 min book review. Reminding us what is possible. Five signs you are at risk. Biotechnology as it applies to the built environment. Stopping sound coming through windows. Government response to the Building a Safer Future consultation. The real cost of BREEAM Excellent Energy savings quickly payback any small additional capital investment. Overbuild and air-space developments.	https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Natural_fibre_reinforced_polymers_(NFRPs)_in_the_construction_industry_IP_14_14
In the painstaking work of synthesizing vast numbers of compounds and identifying those that are the best candidate drugs, researchers have cultivated a capable new lab assistant: DNA. At a meeting last month just outside Boston, chemists and biologists discussed the promise of DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DELs), which rely on the unique talents of DNA to track, select, and even synthesize compounds that bind to enzymes, receptors, and other biological targets. The technology is allowing basic scientists and small companies to generate impressive libraries of molecules, on a scale once reserved for big pharma, and select from them the most useful compounds. Faster, cheaper, and more versatile than traditional screening methods, DELs are a potential game-changer for academics who want to probe the workings of biological molecules, and they have already yielded drug candidates entering clinical trials. ↵* Trisha Gura is a writer in Boston.	http://science.sciencemag.org/content/350/6265/1139
Upon his recent appointment as dean for the Divisions of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, we talked with Dean McIntosh. Q: Give us a brief overview of your divisions – a general snapshot of the education you provide to students. Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is the heart of the University. Although AHSS students and faculty are as diverse as our 15 schools and departments, our 2,300+ students, 225+ faculty and 26,000+ alumni are bound together by our common pursuit to investigate human expression, identity and interaction. We believe that understanding these human characteristics and processes is critical for both individuals and societies. As the liberal and performing arts core of DU, our faculty teach every undergraduate via the common curriculum. While some students are honing their writing techniques under guidance from distinguished authors, others are examining election surveys, gaining mastery in emergent digital practices, analyzing migrations and diasporas or researching the psychological mechanisms behind human emotion. Across our departments, AHSS provides educational experiences within and beyond the classroom that capitalize on collaboration and interaction between our students and the expert scholars, artists and professionals that make up our faculty. Our courses and programs develop critical thinking, analytical and communication skills, and cultivate empathy, self-awareness and even joy, all of which enable our students to become full participants in their communities and lead productive and meaningful lives. Q: What does it mean to you to be appointed dean after 22 years of service to the University, all within AHSS? With your experience and knowledge of the University, what are you hoping to bring to the divisions? I care deeply about our University and I bring an understanding of multiple perspectives as a student, alumnus, professor, administrator and supporter. Not only have I taught here for 22 years, but also I received my BA in psychology from DU in 1987. In fact, my wife Susan is an alumna (BA '87, English). Generally, as dean I hope to decrease the space between our scholarship/teaching and external communities to enhance student and faculty scholarship as well as grow public understanding and support of AHSS. I will advocate for the values of AHSS and work to implement changes that reinforce our quality teaching and scholarship. My first task will be to work with the faculty, staff and students of AHSS and the University to develop specific plans to achieve our shared goals in the shifting landscape of higher education. I should also note that as director of the University Honors Program, I worked with faculty and students from across the University's undergraduate units, not just AHSS. I thus have direct knowledge of how much faculty and students from across the University value the high quality and personal education provided by AHSS, and I have seen how our majors benefit from a University that has extraordinary programs in STEM and professional fields as well. By Katie Watt Posted July 22, 2014 Q&A WITH DEAN DANIEL MCINTOSH, DIVISIONS OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, PART Two Q: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is home to a variety of departments, two schools and several centers and institutes. How do you describe the value of collaborating and offering cross-disciplinary programs within AHSS and with other University schools and departments? There is a range of disciplines and approaches within AHSS, and a consensus that this variety is a source of great strength. The education we provide students requires exposure to different epistemologies, perspectives, experiences and bodies of knowledge. Collaborative encounters among students and scholars with diverse backgrounds and perspectives help our teaching and scholarship become sharper and more relevant by challenging assumptions and expanding experiences. The departments of AHSS provide ways of understanding people and culture that are critical in our increasingly multicultural and international milieus. These lessons are learned and internalized more completely if done in a context of greater diversity of all kinds. Increasing interdisciplinary efforts is similarly important in enhancing the quality and influence of our work. As part of the interdisciplinary cognitive neuroscience program and the joint DU-Iliff doctoral program in religion and psychological studies, I have experienced how integration of differing paradigms and intellectual foundations enhances both education and scholarship. Most important and interesting issues in the world are not limited to one academic discipline; that's why an AHSS education is not, either. Q: Given the challenges facing higher education today, specifically in the areas of arts, humanities and social sciences, what are some things AHSS is doing to stay successful? Twenty percent of jobs today didn't exist 20 years ago. Our students gain the necessary skills to succeed at nearly any career in today's – and tomorrow's – evolving, global, communication-based society. We do so by supplementing applied skills – acting, journalism, musical performance, etc. – with broader, theoretical skills that make one successful at any job. More so, we help students develop a foundation of knowledge from which they can lead meaningful, fulfilling lives as informed, critical and engaged participants of their communities. Q: What do you want people to know about AHSS? Please join us at any of our upcoming events. And please learn more about us by signing up for expressions, our monthly e-newsletter that includes profile stories on our faculty, students and alumni.	http://www.du.edu/facultystaff/du_digest/academic_administrative_units/profiles_in_a_du_pioneer_education/ahss.html/
"On a Clear Day" is a simple film that got largely overlooked during its brief arthouse circuit run this past April. The film stars Peter Mullan ("Miss Julie" and "The Magdalene Sisters") as Frank, a lifelong boatyard worker whose unexpected lay-off forces him to deal with unresolved grief over the drowning death of his son years earlier and life in a family he's largely ignored by working 12 hours a day, five days a week. After an anxiety attack finds him being treated for depression, the avid swimmer Frank comes up with the inane plan to swim the English Channel. In the hands of an average cast, "On a Clear Day" would be merely an average, inspirational movie of the week. With the remarkable Mullan in the lead, Brenda Blethyn as his wife and a remarkable supporting cast, "On a Clear Day" transcends its rather predictable storyline to create a heartfelt, incredibly movie story of a man coming to terms with the life he lives, the choices he's made and the dreams he continues to chase. Mullan is spot-on perfect as Frank, a man who tries hard to wear a mask publicly of pride and normalcy. The truth is, however, Frank is a man who blames himself for his son's death and who finds himself unable to deal with life when he finally has to do so. It would have been an easy choice to plummet Frank into a deep, devastating and anti-social depression, however, Mullan wisely takes a more subtle, realistic route in showing a man whose uncomfortable humor often hides the true feelings inside. As his wife, Brenda Blethyn offers yet another marvelous performance in what could have been quite the thankless role. As a woman whose own dreams are just coming into fruition as she decides to follow her own dream of learning how to drive a city bus, Blethyn's portrayal of Joan is simultaneously strong and yet amazingly vulnerable. In particular, a scene in which Blethyn and Mullan are having dinner when Blethyn confronts him on the previously undisclosed plans for the swim is filled with simple, yet vivid images and rich, authentic emotions. Frank finds himself supported by a rather motley crew of friends, including the likes of Chan (Benedict Wong), Norman (Ron Cook, Eddie (Sean McGinley), and the slightly jealous Danny (Billy Boyd). While the character development is a tad weak, each actor does do a nice job in their own right of developing characters who seem right at home in Frank's life. Quirky? Absolutely, but it's easy to understand why Frank values them so much AND why they are so loyal to Frank's dream. "On a Clear Day" will play better, I believe, for those who can identify with its themes of loss, friendship and searching for hope and redemption. The ending, while a tad "feel good" is also appropriately shaped so that it transcends emotional manipulation and achieves emotional resonance. The film's score is remarkably subtle, as well, which allows the audience to simply be an observer in the drama instead of forcibly drawn into it. The cinematography of David Johnson complements Gaby Dellal's direction nicely. While Blethyn's frumpy costumes initially bothered me, I found myself resonating well with her changes throughout the course of the film. Likewise, while the use of flashbacks can often been cheap and manipulative, Dellal's use here advances the story nicely and provides needed character exposition. Dellal, unexpectedly, also uses a couple physically challenged actors whose presence also balances nicely with Mullan's and advances rather than manipulates the story. "On a Clear Day" captured the BAFTA Scotland Award for "Best Film," and is a great view for those who can appreciate simple film-making that is both "feel good" and authentic. Thanks to its stellar cast, "On a Clear Day" is a film of tremendous vision and beauty.	https://theindependentcritic.com/on_a_clear_day
The Dark Caves is the first Area of the game. Although the enemies present in this area are generally easily disposed of, the level contains many traps (such as boulders or spikes) than can kill the player instantly. Consequently using a scroll of magic mapping can be useful to know what parts of the area are especially dangerous, but players will still have to pay attention to their surroundings if they want to survive. Wearing boulder and spike protection gear is also strongly recommended if it is available. Contents Enemies Dark Caves \|Image\|\|Name\|\|HP\|\|Attacks/Movement\| \|Slime\|\|9\|\|Moves very slowly and will periodically jump in the player's direction. Will do 3-5 damage upon landing on or coming into contact with the player. Alternatively, it will stop and glow yellow for a few frames before dashing into the player if they are close enough, also dealing 3-5 damage. Instead of jumping can it drop through platforms if you are below its location.\| \|Eyebat\|\|5\|\|Hangs from the ceiling until it notices the player. Once it does it will start pursuing the player. Upon knocking into the player it will deal 2-6 damage. \| It won't pursue the player they are in water and it will go back to hanging from the ceiling if left alone for long enough. \|Goblin\|\|16\|\|Will walk towards the player and if it's close enough it will attempt to stab the player with sword. Their attack is very easy to dodge and deals 5-10 damage.\| \|Lurker\|\|3\|\|They show up as a small flat green spot on the ground and attack the player when stepped on after a short delay causing 5-15 damage. They can detect the player even through stealth. \| The easiest and safest way to deal with a lurker is to run directly over and past it, then turn around and attack it before its attack animation ends. Should your melee weapon be too slow, switching to your fists will allow a fast enough attack. \|Piranha\|\|1\|\|Resides in water. If the player enters its pool it will swim towards the player quickly and upon running into the player will do 1 damage, but has a very small delay between attacks.\| \|Divebomber\|\|1\|\|Similar to bats, it hangs from the ceiling until it notices a player. After noticing a player, this monster will fly downwards until it hits the ground or the player and then explode, spawning 5 fireballs in all directions. Each fireball deals 5 damage and does not set the player on fire. Direct contact with it deals 1 damage.\| \|Worm\|\|10\|\|Walks around the floor, walls and ceiling. Does not target the player. Upon contact, deals around 4 damage and poisons the player. Worms only spawn on the level where the Giant Worm is supposed to be the boss. Killing three of them will enrage the Giant Worm boss.\| All Areas \|Image\|\|Name\|\|HP\|\|Attacks/Movement\| \|Hostile Thief\|\|15\|\|Once it sees a player, it will rush towards them trying to attack them. If it manages to hit the player, dealing 0-1 damage, the player will be stunned for approximately 2 seconds, and the thief will then be able to loot the player's coins. The thief will then attempt to escape from the player. It stands still when the player is not nearby.\| \|Friendly Thief\|\|100-300\|\|The Friendly Thief will only spawn on stages that have a Shopkeeper's Stash. You can interact with it to accept its quest. \| It is advised to not, under any circumstances, attack the Friendly Thief. It has over a hundred HP and deals a lot of damage. \|Mimic\|\|10\|\|A mimic will stand still, disguising itself as a chest until a careless adventurer comes nearby. After a adventurer comes close enough or after it gets attacked, it will show its true form and will begin to jump around, trying to bite the player for around 5 damage. \| After being defeated, it will drop an item, just like a normal chest. Unlike chests, which have grey locks, Mimics have a red lock. Mimics' HP remains the same regardless of the area it appears on, making it a fairly easy enemy to spot and kill after the first areas. \|Minnow\|\|1\|\|The Minnow is a neutral entity. It doesn't grant any gold or experience points. You are able to gain HP by attacking it with a Weapon with the Lifesteal Attribute\| Bosses Baby Dragon The Baby Dragon is one of the three bosses to spawn in the Dark Caves. It has 65HP. Behavior Initially sleeping, it will wake up when the player gets close to it. At times, its capability of flying might make the fight harder for melee characters. Attacks \|Attack\|\|Description\| \|Dive\|\|The Dragon does a dive to the ground, stunning players if they're touching the ground.\| \|Enrage\|\|After losing half of its health, the dragon glows a red hue, moves faster and spits fire more quickly.\| \|Spit Fire\|\|The Dragon stands still and spits 3 fireballs in succession.\| Strategy Try standing behind an obstacle when the Dragon is spitting fire and getting close to hit it just after it spits the third fireball, but be wary that they can start spitting fire again immediately. Fighting it on small map spaces is probably best as that gives you obstacles to hide behind and you can quickly get close to the dragon to attack it. The dragon's fireballs cannot hurt you while underwater, so you can attack it without consequences. Be aware that the more fire the dragon shoots, the more the water decreases. (Fireballs from Divebombers can still hit you underwater.) The fireballs do not deal damage when the Hero has +4 fire resistance, rendering the Dragon effectively harmless. Also if you have a chance, try running/swimming or fight it inside the water.. making it an easy kill Goblin King The Goblin King is one of the three bosses to spawn in the Dark Caves. It has 65 HP. Behavior Will summon goblins as soon as it takes aggro on the player. Attacks \|Attack\|\|Description\| \|Grab\|\|The Goblin lunges forward, if a player is in its way, the Goblin will grab them and throw them far away, dealing damage based on distance from the impact point.\| \|Charge\|\|The Goblin will pause for a second and then charge forward, dealing damage to every player caught by it until it hits an obstacle briefly stunning itself.\| \|Stomps\|\|The Goblin jumps up and down stomping the ground 3 times and will deal contact damage while doing so. The screen shakes and the player might have difficulty jumping due to the stomps.\| \|Summon Goblins\|\|The Goblin summons 2 smaller goblins to its aid. New goblins are summoned momentarily after the previous pair of summoned goblins die. The goblins do not drop any gold.\| Strategy It is recommended to fight this boss somewhere where you have a lot of horizontal mobility. Also before you do anything, take out the 2 goblins before fighting the boss as they can mess up the fight for you which is bad because this boss does a lot of damage. The Goblin King's charge attack is potentially his most dangerous attack, as that does a whopping 15 damage which is a lot for this early in the game. You can tell if he's about to do it if he raises his axe which makes a sound. You can avoid it by timing a jump, or jumping to a higher platform or behind him if you're not used to the timing between the axe raise and the charge. The downtime coming from this attack is a very good time to strike. The Goblin King's grab attack is easily the most dangerous if there are any spikes near, as you could get thrown into spikes which is instant death without any spike protection gear. If the Goblin King withdraws his axe, he's about to do the grab attack. You can avoid it by timing a jump, or jumping to a higher platform. Jumping behind him works but if he's facing a nearby wall then run away before he bounces off the wall into you. The downtime coming from this attack is a good moment to attack the boss. Note that you can't free yourself by using frost nova if you're grabbed. If you're playing multiplayer, then you can free someone else who's being grabbed by using frost nova, and the player being grabbed will get stunned for a moment after he/she gets freed. If the Goblin King lowers his axe slightly, then he does the jump attack. I'd recommend staying away from the boss during this as attacking while the boss is doing this will almost guarantee you taking damage which is not good in this game. The downtime is less compared to other attacks, so if you choose to attack during this downtime, then be aware of the Goblin's next move. Patience is key during this fight, as the Goblin King's attacks do lots of damage but they have lots of downtime between them which is the only time when you should strike, and the goblins can be annoying as well if you decide not to kill them beforehand. If this boss spawns in a pit of spikes, then wait until his wall bounces or jumps destroys all of the spikes before facing the Goblin King. Rock Worm The Worm is one of the three bosses to spawn in the Dark Caves It has 100HP. Behavior The Worm turns hostile after a player kills 3 worms or after a player attacks it directly. Attacks \|Attack\|\|Description\| \|Burrow\|\|The Worm moves through the map, dealing 1-4 damage to the player if it touches them.\| \|Poison Spit\|\|The Worm stands still and spits 3 poison projectiles in succession (5 faster poison projectiles after critically harmed). The poison projectiles deal damage and poison the player.\| Strategy The best bet is to wait until the Worm stops spitting poison, as it will stand still for a few seconds before burrowing again. If you freeze the worms head using the frost nova or iceball spell he will stop spitting poison until the next time he resurfaces. The worm takes increased damage to its head and reduced damage to its body. It can only move so far into open space from any wall, floor, or other environments. Therefore, if the player is distanced far enough from an open space before the worm is close enough to begin firing its poison, the worm will recede and move back into the surface area to come from another angle. If the player has such an environment, it can avoid the prompting the poison attacks altogether by getting far enough away that the worm is forced to recede, attacking its body as it leaves, and repeating until it dies. Rainbow Slime The Rainbow Slime is the boss of the Slime Cave. It has 100HP. Behavior It will chase a player similar to a regular green slime however it is much faster. Attacks Its attacks animations are very similar to a green slime, except it will turn into a spiky ball much more often. Unlike green slimes, they can hurt you by from below if they jump up at you. Strategy Rainbow slimes only take one point of damage from spike traps. Traps Spikes Touching this trap from above deals instant death to the player or creature, with some exceptions. Countermeasures Simply walking through spikes causes no harm whatsoever. Spike Protection gear will permanently destroy wooden spikes when the player would otherwise be impaled on them. The Featherfall status effect will let you fall through spikes harmlessly unless you are pressing Down to fall faster. It can be obtained from drinking a Potion of Featherfall, wearing Featherfall gear, or holding on to a Chicken. Slowly sliding down walls using the Rogue's Acrobatics skill or Climb Walls gear will let you fall through spikes harmlessly. Bad ideas Some things do not offer spike protection, even though it seems like they might: - Climbing down a ledge and into Spikes, a strategy commonly employed in Spelunky. - The Wildling's Bear Stomp ability. Special interactions The Goblin King destroys spikes as if he wore Spike Protection gear. Other bosses except for the Rainbow Slime are entirely immune. Fox Thieves are also immune. Arrow Traps Pictured: A loaded arrow trap above, and a deactivated arrow trap below. Found in The Caves and The Forest. When an object moves within an Arrow Traps range (about six blocks right or left of the trap), it launches a single arrow and deactivates. The arrow is not affected by gravity, deals about 12 damage and applies significant knockback. Countermeasures It is possible to trigger an arrow trap using nearly any physical entity in the game, including creatures, dropped items, boulders, projectiles, coins, props, etc. Blood, wooden splinters and other cosmetic effects do not count. Reflects Projectiles gear can protect the player from arrow traps. Boulder Traps Found in The Caves and The Forest. This trap consists of a grey pressure plate on the ground and a hidden boulder on the ceiling straight above, held by green vines. Touching the pressure plate drops the boulder. A falling boulder deals instant death to any creature underneath, with some exceptions. Boulders can be pushed off ledges to crush other creatures, or used as platforms. In some rooms, this occasionally necessary to reach a chest. Countermeasures Pressure plates can be triggered by creatures, dropped items and props, but not coins or projectiles. With good reflexes, the player can jump before being hit by the falling boulder. Instead of instant death, the boulder will deal about 33 damage and break. Boulder Protection gear can protect the player from falling boulders, causing them to only deal 1 damage. Light Feet gear lets the player walk across pressure plates without triggering them. Special interactions Bosses only take 20 damage from falling boulders. A golem will take about 20 damage and break the boulder.	https://vagante.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Caves
The project seeks to raise awareness about violence in digital spaces, the urgency of approving a bill, and promote public policies to address it in Chile. OBJECTIVE Amaranta will develop a communication campaign that enhances the visibility of online gender-based violence and de-normalizes it, and draws attention to the absence of laws and public policies addressing the issue, the need for comprehensive digital literacy, and the importance of a gender perspective and Human Rights in the issue. CONTEXT Violence in digital spaces has strongly increased in the context of the pandemic, especially affecting women, young people, children and LGBTIQ+ persons. Currently, there are no laws to halt and redress this violence. Amaranta believes that living without violence in digital spaces is a right and that it should be recognized as such in the country’s current process of drafting a new Constitution. Since there is rapid access to digital spaces, without the involvement of comprehensive digital literacy, more people will be exposed to this violence. Expected results benefitting the population: - Raising public awareness about what digital violence is and the lack of laws to address it. - Greater awareness of the bill of the Digital Violence Law, which will lead to communities demanding its approval and advancement. - Denormalization of violence in digital spaces. - Possible approval of the Digital Violence Law. - Awareness about the topic that allows the promotion of public policies in pursuit of digital rights, and for them to be recognized in the new Constitution.	https://indela.fund/en/amaranta/
Results from Merton’s 2003 Annual Transport Monitoring Report have been analysed, with trends indicating a greater number of journeys being made by all modes of transport. The Road Traffic Reduction Act 1997 obliges local traffic authorities to produce a report on traffic levels in its area. The success of Merton’s transport strategy is being monitored by annual surveys. At the sites surveyed, and at the specific times the counts were undertaken, the following statistics were noted: The total number of journeys being made has increased by 17% since 2002 and 31% since 2000. This increase in journeys is not uniform across all roads – London Distributor roads showed an increase of 18%, Strategic Roads an increase of 28% while Local access roads showed a decrease of 8.4%. The average speed of vehicles increased on both Local and Strategic roads, while a decrease was noted on London Distributor Roads. The car remains the main mode of transport in 2003, representing 51% of the total surveyed, while bus passengers made up 37%, an increase of 2% since 2002. Merton is committed to setting challenging targets against which progress can be monitored, and has developed a range of objectives to reduce the rate of growth in road traffic and encourage a greater proportion of journeys by public transport and other environmentally friendly modes of transport. These targets will be partly achieved through a number of measures including traffic regulation, road re-allocation, parking controls and speed limits. For further information relating to Merton’s Annual Transport Monitoring Report in the LB Merton please contact the Transport Planning section on 0208 545 4141.	https://news.merton.gov.uk/2004/01/19/pressrelease-781/
NWU Vaal research: Bekkersdal under the magnifying glass “Integrative Multidisciplinary-focused research on the health and well-being status of mining communities” – this mouthful represents a research project originating on the Vaal Triangle Campus of North-West University which seeks to understand the reality the Bekkersdal mining community faces. Though many studies have been undertaken in the past to study mining communities, most only focus on a single aspect. This particular study is aimed at studying all the various aspects that impact upon health and well-being of residents in a community such as Bekkersdal – be it historical, governance, ecological, psychological or sociological. Recently the project team, led by Prof Elize van Eeden, had a consultative meeting at the Westonaria Municipality Hall. The format of this very successful meeting was a discussion forum where the research findings about the living conditions, well-being and quality of life were shared with Bekkersdal community members and leaders. The meeting was divided into two sessions: during the first session, presentations were made relating to the baseline survey results on health and well-being of the community, while the second session focused on public management, environment and history/politics. Each session was followed up with discussion groups during which the residents and leaders from Bekkersdal discussed their point of view on the findings with the project researchers and highlighted matters they believe to be either underrepresented or lacking in this evolving research project. Based on the project’s baseline survey of house hold functioning and life conditions, Prof Tumi Khumalo, one of the researchers of the project gave a talk entitled “Community well-being and life conditions: An analysis of household level”. Matters addressed included questions such as whether Bekkersdal residents functioned as community or a network of individuals, and whether cooperative community functioning was a good thing for family individual well-being. The Bekkersdal survey data offered some interesting observations, such as a strong sense of community identification, belonging, and cooperation, which created patterns of social capital that buffered the effects of experienced poverty and helped in promoting well-being. Another observation of the Bekkersdal residents is the dynamic spirit of enterprise that exists and relates to one of the primary ways they earn money. This research project epitomizes harmonious research collaboration and teamwork across a diversity of fields of study. Its active community engagement mission and commitment also renders it optimally positioned for positive social transformation. The project is set to conclude by the end of 2015. Prof Van Eeden concludes: “Since 2013 a team of 19 researchers and 11 disciplines has done some independent as well as integrative research to progressively work towards a consolidated report on the Bekkersdal mining township. The report will probably be released by December 2015 along with 16 articles and additional in-depth research done by three post graduate students. A very busy year lies ahead for the team. Not only must several research disseminations be finalised, but will the team also engage extensively in research outstanding and in research workshops to compliment the Integrative multidisciplinary research model. To express its commitment to the NRF-project focus of “community engagement” the research team also aims to meet with the local community and local authority during at least three organised opportunities. A book publication on Bekkersdal, covering its Eco-health and Wellbeing status by 2015 from diverse angles, will be the next aim, which may only be realised in 2016.” *Researchers on this project hail from the Vaal Triangle Campus and Potchefstroom Campus, with a few research collaborators from other academic or research institutions.	http://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-vaal-research-bekkersal-under-magnifying-glass
The Maimonides Interfaith Initiative is a dynamic, influential international charity promoting understanding and respect between people from the three Abrahamic faiths through the power of art, creativity, intercultural dialogue and education. At a wider level, we also help drive discussions around key issues and challenges relating to the role of faith, religion and pluralism in the world today. We do this by creating cultural events that connect people, organising significant debates and by developing exciting educational initiatives like Interfaith Explorers. Among our supporters are some of the world’s most highly respected religious leaders and other prominent figures. One of the greatest challenges facing the world today is how to effectively promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue between adherents of major world religions, as well as responding to dialogue between secular and religious segments of society in ways that create common ground and recognise differences. We have been at the forefront of creating a nexus of intercultural and interreligious dialogue through a track record of successful arts, cultural, sporting and academic programmes. This is an initiative of the Khalili Foundation. There are many ways you can support us in our work:	https://www.maimonides-foundation.org
In this Special Report, Oyunchimeg, Tuya, Zorigt, Sukhbaatar and Bayarkhuu provide an update on the current status and recent trends and challenges in Mongolia’s energy sector, including changes to the Mongolian energy sector and economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report provides the results of future energy demand and supply paths for Mongolia prepared by the Working Group. The future paths include “business as usual” projections, and paths in which Mongolia becomes a major electricity exporter. Mongolia’s energy policies and the status of discussions with nations in the region regarding infrastructure for energy sharing are also updated and summarized. A summary of this report follows. A downloadable PDF file (4.7 MB) of the full report is here. Oyunchimeg Chogdon, is an Independent Energy Analyst; Tuya Nyamosor is a Professor at the School of International Relations, National University of Mongolia; Zorigt Dashdorj, is Executive Director of the Mongolia Development Strategy Institute; Sukhbaatar Tsegmid is Managing Director and CEO of Clean Energy LLC; and Bayarkhuu Chinzorigt is Business Development Manager at Akuo Energy. The views expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nautilus Institute. Readers should note that Nautilus seeks a diversity of views and opinions on significant topics in order to identify common ground. This report is published under a 4.0 International Creative Commons License the terms of which are found here. Banner image: Salkhit Wind Farm, December 2019. Photo by D. von Hippel. II. NAPSNET SPECIAL REPORT BY OYUNCHIMEG, TUYA, ZORIGT, SUKHBAATAR AND BAYARKHUU ENERGY SECTOR CURRENT STATUS, RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND ENERGY POLICIES IN MONGOLIA OYUNCHIMEG CH, TUYA N, ZORIGT D, SUKHBAATAR TS, BAYARKHUU CH MAY 15, 2021 Summary This report is an updated version of the Mongolia Working Group’s Year 1 Regional Energy Security (RES) project report, and as such includes updates of information on the Mongolian energy sector and economy for the years 2018 and 2019. It also provides energy sector and related economic data for January through December 2020 to enable comparisons with previous years and thus to indicate how the COVID 19 pandemic has influenced the economy of Mongolia during 2020. In addition, this update describes amendments approved since 2017 that relate to key Energy and Renewable Energy laws and policies in Mongolia. Additional recent relevant studies and information have been included in the Regional Energy Cooperation section of this report. Information on the recent status of proposed Russian gas transfers though Mongolia, and the construction of the new oil refinery plant in Mongolia have been updated as well, and these updates appear in section 6 of this Report. In Mongolia, total primary energy supplies continue to be dominated by coal, and electricity generation is largely provided by coal-fired power plants, particularly combined heat and power plants. In 2018, 93% of all electricity was produced by thermal power plants, and 98% of all district heat was provided by coal-fired systems. Mongolia’s renewable energy resources, including wind, solar, geothermal, and hydro, are estimated to be able to provide as much as 2,600 GW of electricity, far exceeding Mongolia’s current generation capacity of about 1 GW. The Gobi Desert in particular has tremendous renewable energy potential and has favorable climatic and weather conditions to allow the effective use of wind and solar resources. Mongolia has modest oil reserves, but exports crude oil and imports oil products, as it lacks refining capacity. Although Mongolia has abundant resources to produce electricity, it currently lacks sufficient generation capacity to meet its needs, and thus imports power from Russia and China. Power is imported across the northern border to compensate for shortfalls of electricity in the northern central area during winter peak periods. Also, in order to meet the electricity demand of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in the south, electricity is imported from China. As a result, Mongolia has been heavily dependent on electricity imports in recent years. To ensure the reliability and stability of the energy sector, currently operating thermal power plants, district heating plants, and transmission and distribution networks are prioritized for investment, and expansion of capacity, technical and technological rehabilitation and upgrades are ongoing step by step in the energy sector. Also, development of renewable energy sources with limited capacities for domestic use is underway, and the share of renewable generation is increasing slowly from year to year. Local air pollution from power and heating plants located in urban areas, as well as from direct use of heating fuels by households, is a significant concern to be addressed by energy policy. The government of Mongolia has set targets to increase the share of generation capacity from renewable energy sources to 20% by 2023 and 30% by 2030, and to build export-oriented power plants. The goal of these policies is that Mongolia will become an energy exporting country in the future by utilizing its rich renewable energy resources with efficient and environmentally-friendly technologies while establishing mutually beneficial cooperation with neighboring and regional countries. 9. Conclusions 9.1 Key Energy Issues for Mongolia The key issues in the energy sector in Mongolia involve economic, social, environmental, financing, governance/regulatory and regional dimensions. Economic issues The priority in the energy sector remains expanding the existing electricity generation capacity and building new heat and power generators to meet the growing demand in industry, primarily in the mining subsector, as well as ensuring reliable and cost-effective access to energy in the commercial, residential and transportation sectors, notably in rural areas and urban outskirts. In the medium-term, the energy sector, along with the transportation sector, should contribute to improved connectivity between different regions of Mongolia. Improving transport and energy services will help to develop the productive sectors of the economy, diversify the sources of economic growth, and build the basis for stronger regional linkages for Mongolia so that the country is able to harness the benefits of broader regional interconnectivity. Expansion and access efforts in the energy subsectors should include: - Expanding existing capacity and conducting renovation work at existing power and thermal plants, as well as major coal mines - Building new power generating plants particularly in Southern Mongolia - Diversification of energy sources (increasing solar, wind and hydro) - Using energy-efficient and modern technologies in energy system such as system stabilizers and energy storage - Expansion and renovation of power sub-stations and overhead transmission lines to increase capacity and reduce transmission losses - Building an integrated power grid by connecting (and strengthening connections between) the existing regional energy systems - Oil exploration - Encouraging energy efficiency and energy conservation, including through regulatory mechanisms - Building energy and other infrastructure aimed at unlocking the development potential of productive sectors of the economy to diversify away from mining Social issues The use of coal-fired cooking and heating stoves in the Ulaanbaatar districts inhabited by low-income migrant dwellers constitutes a major cause of air pollution in the city (and, increasingly, in aimag centers) and thus presents a major health hazard. In the winter of 2019-2020, air pollution was reduced by 50 percent in Ulaanbaatar, which is considered one of the cities with the most polluted air in the world. The main driver of this reduction was implementation of Resolution No.62 dated February 28, 2018, by which the Government decided to ban raw coal consumption in Ulaanbaatar starting from May 15, 2019, introducing refined coal briquettes as a replacement fuel in order to reduce pollution. Prior to 2018, 1.2 million tons of raw coal were consumed annually consumed by 220,000 ger district households, causing 80 percent of the air pollution in Ulaanbaatar. With the introduction of refined coal briquettes in the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, the air pollution has been reduced by half, as noted above. Moreover, a second refined coal briquette factory, located in the southern part of Ulaanbaatar, with the capacity to produce 600 000 tonnes of briquettes annually was commissioned and constructed, and an opening ceremony for the new factory was held on 08 December of 2020. The new factory provides the capacity to be able to fully provide the city with refined coal briquettes. Improving electricity and heat supply to the ger districts and other areas, and ensuring equitable access to energy services, remain important social issue. Equally, better electricity supply – including off-grid supply – to low-load localities scattered around the country to support the livelihoods of rural residents, reduce rural migration to urban centers, and support regional development and economic diversification, notably through developing local agribusiness and tourism, should help to promote increased economic activity, create jobs, and reduce poverty. Increased use of renewable energy for these purposes should lessen dependence on the external power supplies and thus increase energy security. Environmental issues Reducing air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels combustion and mitigating their impacts remains a major issue to be addressed in Mongolia. Currently, coal accounts for almost 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions in Mongolia. Achieving the government target of increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix to 30 per cent by 2030 should help to alleviate this problem. In the future, if a natural gas pipeline route passes though Mongolia, a fuel shift from coal-to-gas could be a positive influence for reduction of air pollution, as well as helping to address climate change and other environmental issues. Financing More private sector investment and public-private partnership financing schemes in the energy sector should be encouraged, especially in the electricity transmission and distribution sectors and in renewable electricity generation. Private business is likely to be more effective in providing better technology and efficiency in the provision of services than the public sector. The international financial institutions will remain important sources of both resources and expertise for Mongolia in the face of the scarcity of public funds and the need for capacity development. The government may also have to consider the further sustainability of continued subsidizing of residential electricity and heat consumers via higher tariffs applied to industrial and commercial consumers. Additional tariff reform and other measures to ensure the financial sustainability of businesses in the energy sector will be required in the future. As the energy sector of Mongolia will require considerable investment in the coming decades, there is a continuing urgent need to establish tariffs that support full cost recovery in order to promote increasing private sector participation in energy markets. Tariffs must allow energy sector companies to recoup their investment in infrastructure and operations, and to earn reasonable profits. As such, some recent tariff rates that have been set low enough that subsidies have been needed to compensate for losses by energy sector companies need to be adjusted based on the real cost situations in order to attract investors and private sector companies.) Policy/Regulatory/Governance The discussions initiated by the Ministry of Energy on developing an Energy Sector Master Plan for Mongolia should help identify the gaps in the energy sector infrastructure and in human capital that constrain the achievement of the country’s sustainable development goals, identifying and prioritizing key technical, technological and investment needs, assessing the benefits and risks of specific projects, and developing frameworks for risk reduction and practical implementation should be included in the master planning process. World Bank representatives attended the first seminar on the proposed Plan held in November 2018. Regional Cooperation In the years ahead, maximizing Mongolia’s renewable energy potential to make it a provider of electricity for a potential cross-border energy grid linking Northeast Asian countries (sometimes referred to as the Asian Super Grid), and using the country’s location between Russia and China to potentially serve as a transit route for power transmission lines and gas pipelines connecting these two countries are seen as important goals to pursue. These are seen not only as economically attractive projects with spin-off effects on the local economy but also as demonstrations of Mongolia’s willingness to contribute in complementary way to, and participate in, regional economic integration. 9.2 Mongolia’s Approach to Regional Energy Sharing In the discussion of prospective regional energy sharing arrangements, Mongolia sees itself primarily as an exporter of electricity generated using the solar and wind resources of the Gobi Desert and as the shortest transit route of gas pipelines and electricity transmission lines from Russia to China and onwards. 9.3 Key Issues and Constraints in Regional Energy Sharing from Mongolia’s Perspective There are at least three key constraints that make regional energy cooperation a challenging endeavor: the amount of the investment needed/the costs associated with implementing ambitious cross-country projects, the security situation in Northeast Asia, where nuclear issues and great power rivalry (including in the area of energy supply) darken the horizons, and the need to harmonize complex non-physical aspects of cooperation such as national rules and regulations in tariffs, prices, transit rules, border procedures etc. Although said to be technically feasible, the concept of the Asian Super Grid remains a politically challenging project since the level of trust among its potential participants is such that few governments could be expected to fully commit to its implementation and to thus depend on neighbors for the crucial issue of provision of power. The outstanding issue of addressing the nuclear weapons issue on the Korean peninsula, and the growing major power rivalry in the region, including competition for markets for energy exports, make energy-sharing a more difficult possibility. This should not, however, prevent the region’s expert and professional community from continuing to explore and propose possible options and viable frameworks for regional energy cooperation, and working to shape the debate on the best ways to proceed. 9.4 Next steps in Mongolia Energy Analysis The Mongolia LEAP model used to prepare the results above considered current Government plans for the energy sector, consistent with the Long-term plan Vision 2050 of Mongolia. The next steps in Mongolia Energy Analysis using LEAP will include further improvements in data collection in some sections, and more detailed quantitative development of a future BAU pathway, followed by more detailed quantitative development and analysis (of physical outputs, costs, environmental emissions, and other energy security considerations) of other future pathways focused on Mongolia (such as more work on coal-based exports, or on conversion from coal-fired heating of buildings to electric heating based on renewables and storage), and of future pathways based on energy cooperation, including large-scale exports of power from renewable energy sources. 9.5 Next steps in Analysis of Regional Energy Sharing Possibilities from Mongolia’s Point of View In accordance with the “Midterm Action Program Implementing State Policy on Energy” approved by the Government of Mongolia on the 24th of October 2018, the following main measures were planned to expand energy cooperation with neighboring and regional countries: - Establish long-term agreements on energy trade with neighboring countries - Cooperate with neighbors to develop energy transit infrastructure within initiatives to create an economic corridor between Russia and China through Mongolia - Support the Asian Super Grid international initiative and export-oriented energy projects In addition, the Midterm Action Program includes the following next steps to be considered from the Mongolian side with regard to Regional Energy Sharing. - To coordinate with other country working groups for the sharing of information and knowledge regarding all relevant initiatives for power interconnection in North-East Asia; - To carry out joint scientific, research and planning work; - To enhance the legal environment for investors, and keep the enhanced environment sustainable, for example, through changes in government; - To have a clear policy governmentally and politically for foreign investments, so as to make rules clear for foreign investors; - To develop infrastructure in border areas—including railways, roads, and the capacity of customs checkpoints; and - To strengthen cooperation mechanisms for power interconnection in North-East Asia. III. NAUTILUS INVITES YOUR RESPONSE The Nautilus Asia Peace and Security Network invites your responses to this report. Please send responses to: [email protected]. Responses will be considered for redistribution to the network only if they include the author’s name, affiliation, and explicit consent IV. ENDNOTES Some of the text presented here is based on concepts in GGGI (2015), Strategies for Development of Green Energy systems in Mongolia (2013-2035), Extended Executive Summary, dated February 2015, and available as http://gggi.org/site/assets/uploads/2017/11/2015-02-Strategies-for-Development-of-Green-Energy-Systems-in-Mongolia-2013-2035.pdf.	https://nautilus.org/napsnet/napsnet-special-reports/energy-sector-current-status-recent-developments-and-energy-policies-in-mongolia-2/?view=print
With the entry into force of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the “Regulation”), this privacy statement will replace our previous registry statements. In accordance with the Regulation, we want to inform users of our site and services (the “Customer”) about the processing of our personal information in a concise, transparent, easy-to-understand format in clear and simple language. If you have any questions about our privacy practices in addition to the information below, please feel free to contact us. Espoon Seudun Uusyrityskeskus ry / CompanyEspooA Grid, Otakaari 5A, 02150 EspooBusiness ID 0951711-0Tel. +358 (0) 10 3366550 Questions about this privacy statement will be answered by Matias Holmqvist, our Privacy Officer, see contact information www.yritysespoo.fi We process our customers’ personal data for different purposes and therefore partly in different registers. We process personal data primarily for customer relationship management, but also for reporting / statistics and to inform and market our operations. We process data for the purpose of fulfilling the contract (business advice), fulfilling our legal obligations and on the basis of a legitimate interest (reporting / statistics) and consent (marketing). We may also send customer feedback surveys to our customers, the results of which we may use to improve our operations. In summary, it can be said that our legitimate interest is in particular raising awareness of our operations, developing our operations and maintaining well-functioning networks. In business consulting, we can process the following information about our clients: Name Home address Telephone number Email address Business idea / business ID The above information is recorded in the Ajas system upon appointment, from where it is transferred to the Nestor customer system. 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In addition, information and a business idea can be discussed with the TE Office, Finnvera, our experts or other similar actors for measures that meet the customer’s needs. We leverage the systems of our service providers to serve our customers. Our customers’ data can thus be processed in at least the following services: Ajas (appointment booking), Nestor (customer information system), Questback (customer feedback surveys), Mail Jungle (newsletter) and Lyyti (event registration, reminders and feedback surveys) The data will not be transferred from us outside the EU or the European Economic Area. If desired, the customer can join the CompanyEspoo mailing list either by giving written consent using the customer information form or by joining the distribution list via the Subscribe to newsletter link, which can be found e.g. from our website. If a person living in the main business area of EnterpriseEspoo (Espoo, Kirkkonummi, Kauniainen) has downloaded the Establishment Guide on the website www.perustamisopas.fi and issued a marketing authorization, his or her e-mail address will be added to the mailing list of EnterpriseEspoo. A newsletter will be sent to the customer about matters related to entrepreneurship and events through the Postiviidakko service. Other entrepreneurship-related material can also be sent to customers by mail from time to time. We process personal data according to each purpose and time. We would like to remind you that, for example, the reporting and statistical obligations that bind us may require that data be retained even after the end of business advice. In addition, customers should note that we may retain information that is relevant to the statistics, if necessary, so that the customer cannot be identified directly or indirectly. We process our customers’ personal data in principle in secure information systems, where the right to use requires e.g. username and password. The right of access shall be granted to a member of the staff of the controller whose status and duties include that right of access. In electronic communications (eg e-mail), we take appropriate measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection. Our customer information forms are stored in locked premises. Right of access to personal data: Right to rectify data: Right to delete data: Right to restrict processing: Right to object: The right to transfer data from one system to another: Although we strive to operate e.g. in accordance with the regulation, if necessary, the customer may contact our data protection officer or lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. When collecting data, we strive to provide information that is voluntary and which is mandatory. In principle, at least the information listed above is necessary for the provision of business advice or other services (in order to fulfill obligations under the contract / law). We do not use personal information for automatic decision making (including profiling).	https://yritysespoo.fi/en/privacy-policy/
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If your complaint is complex and cannot be satisfactorily resolved during this period, we will inform you accordingly and advise on the further steps we will take in our further handling of this matter. This information is collected for analysis and evaluation in order to help us improve our website and the services and products we provide. Cookies are small text files (typically made up of letters and numbers) placed in the memory of your browser or device when you visit a website or view a message. They allow us to recognize a particular device or browser and help us to personalize the content to match your preferred interests more quickly, and to make our Services and Site more convenient and useful to you. Web beacons are small graphic images that may be included on the Site. They allow us to count users who have viewed these pages so that we can better understand your preference and interests. This Policy is governed by the laws of Singapore. 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The name says it all, down to fresh flowers on the table. The menu is a mix of seafood, vegetarian and other heart-healthy fare. Openings: Lunch & Dinner daily Features - Parking available - Dress code: Casual - Heart-healthy dishes - Kid-friendly - Outdoor dining THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Daily's Fit & Fresh Restaurant Review: It's no surprise that this casual, health-oriented restaurant was founded by a cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Pat Daily. The surprise is that there's nothing institutional about this bright, cheery place---there are even fresh flowers on the tables---or about the food. Salads star on the low-fat, heart healthy menu, but there are also many excellent sandwiches and such specialties as guilt-free chili. Though veggie dishes predominate, you'll find seafood and poultry, too. We rarely fail to order one of the doctor-approved desserts.	https://www.gayot.com/restaurants/dailys-fit-fresh-san-diego-ca-92122_13sd99139.html
Abstract: Cryptography in the field of information technology is an art to protect data privacy using standard mathematical techniques. Cloud computing, one of the emerging techniques to lease computing resources on demand, makes use of remote data storage where data owner does not possess direct control over her data. To protect privacy of users data and to enable user to verify integrity of the data stored on remote location, modern cryptographic techniques are used. So, if users paying awareness in selection of proper cryptographic scheme then it can achieve confidentiality without losing performance of Cloud. For Achieving high performance and security users can select any of modern encryption techniques. Here considering time and key difference to compare which algorithm is best in security and speed over the data. Data sharing being important functionality in cloud storage implements how to securely, efficiently, and flexibly share data with others. The public-key cryptosystems produce constant-size cipher texts that efficiently delegate the decryption rights for any set of cipher texts. The importance is that one can aggregate any set of secret keys and make them as compact as a single key, but encompassing the power of all the keys being aggregated. The secret key holder can release a constant-size aggregate key for flexible choices of cipher text set in cloud storage, but the other encrypted files outside the set remain confidential. The aggregate key can be conveniently sent to others or be stored in a smart card with very limited secure storage. Keywords: outsourced data, share data, authentication, Cryptography, data owner, encrypts data and Key aggregate cryptosystem KAC Edition: Volume 5 Issue 5, May 2016, Pages: 1087 - 1091 How to Cite this Article? Kavitha K, Manjula R, "Comparative Analysis of Cryptographic Algorithms for Storing Shared Data on the Cloud", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=NOV163525, Volume 5 Issue 5, May 2016, 1087 - 1091 How to Share this Article?	https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=NOV163525
So you’ve mastered the art of contouring your cheekbones, but what’s next? May we present: eye contouring, your next great foray into the world of all things defined and sculpted. The best part? You’ve already nailed all of the skills necessary to perfect this look, all you have to do is adapt them to your eye palette. Watch as Michel Coulombe, Laura Mercier Global Artist, shows us how in four easy steps. Follow each step of the tutorial here: Step 1: Prep lids with Eye Basics primer. Step 2: Define the crease with a medium intensity colour. Step 3: If the crease is not visible, place a dark colour slightly above it. Step 4: Apply a light shade on the brow bone and diffuse it down to the crease.	https://thekit.ca/beauty/makeup/eye-makeup-tutorial/
The Oberlin Heritage Center is committed to providing a museum experience and programs in which everyone feels welcome and safe to learn about Oberlin's nationally significant history and to access historical resources. The Oberlin Heritage Center does not and shall not discriminate - and will not tolerate - discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, medical condition or on account of any other basis prohibited by City, State, or Federal law. The Oberlin Heritage Center is an equal opportunity employer. It is our strong belief that equal opportunity for all staff members is central to the continuing success of our organization. We cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork and respect among all staff members. We are firmly committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. We will not discriminate based on any of the factors listed above in hiring, promotion, demotion, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, determinations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff members on the basis of qualifications and job requirements. Consider volunteering or interning with us. Though sometimes unpaid, these positions will allow you to learn about museum work and history from the staff of a nationally-accredited small history museum. Volunteer Hundreds of people generously donate their time and skills to our organization every year. They give tours, serve on committees, balance the cash drawer, help us preserve buildings and artifacts, answer phones, prepare bulk mailings, do research, and perform many many other essential tasks. Intern Students from Oberlin College and other area colleges have worked for us in a variety of capacities: as volunteers, Bonner Scholars, work-study students, and summer interns. Students gain valuable skills and knowledge during their work here. Interns participate in a variety of tasks – they give tours, help staff our office, assist with research projects such as the Oberlin Historic Inventory and the Oberlin Oral History Project, catalogue and care for collections, help at special events, and maintain history resource databases. Students from all areas of study are encouraged to apply–you need not be a history major (although you certainly may be)!	http://www.oberlinheritagecenter.org/about/work
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa– Minutes can seem like hours when waiting for an ambulance. With a new emergency services building in southern Cedar Falls, Iowa, it takes fewer of those precious minutes to reach many of those in need. Dave Wedeking, a Sartori Memorial Hospital paramedic, said the new building on South Main Street Road can make all the difference when it comes to victims of heart attacks, motor vehicle accidents or industrial accidents. They are things that those first few minutes are really crucial, Wedeking said. Josh Galloway, another paramedic, said being on duty at the new location already made a difference when a woman was seriously injured in an accident at South Main and Orchard Drive, a location that took him a minute to get to, but would have taken five to six minutes from the other ambulance location at Sartori. Angela Buskohl, ambulance services manager for Sartori, said the new building has greatly improved response times for calls to locations south of University Avenue since it opened in June. Prior to opening the new facility, Sartori had response times of seven to nine minutes. Those time have been reduced by three to four minutes. Fire rescue crews have noticed the difference. Before the new building opened, fire crews were first on the scene 60 to 65 percent of the time. Since opening, that has been reduced to 40 to 45 percent. What that indicated to us is the advanced life support paramedic care is getting to the scene 20 percent quicker now overall, said Fire Chief Steve Mitchell. Not only are the response times faster, but they have gotten faster in an area of the city with a heavy demand for ambulance services. Retirement communities and nursing homes in the south end of the town include the Western Home communities, the Lutheran Home and Mallard Point. In addition, the south end of town has the industrial park, Wal-Mart and College Square Mall. We knew from our statistics before we went out to the building that about 41 percent of responses were to that area, Buskohl said. Currently the building houses a two-person ambulance crew 24 hours a day. A second crew continues to operate out of Sartori. The Pinnacle Prairie building was opened without adding staff, as Sartori had operated with two crews out of the hospital but now just splits the two crews between the buildings. The emergency services building was constructed with the idea that a fire engine crew would operate there as well. Office space also would be made available for police to stop in and do paperwork. Officers currently stop in nearly every day to file reports or conduct interviews. The fire department has yet to make use of the building. The long-range plan was always to have a fire presence out there, but there are funding and staffing issues for that, Mitchell said. Mitchell said that perhaps fire staff could use the building sometime between 2010 to 2012, but that depends on City Council goals and growth in the area.	https://www.jems.com/2007/10/25/new-cedar-falls-ambulance-buil/
Making his debut, representing Singapore at the inaugural Southeast Asian (SEA) Cup 2022 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on 16th September, 17-year-old Leo rewrote his U59 Sub-junior national record. Cutting 10.4kg bodyweight in 12 weeks and going on an almond diet for four consecutive days before the competition day just to make weigh-in in the LAST hour. Leo finished with a 467kg total – 170kg squat, 100kg bench press and 197kg deadlift, breaking the Singapore U59 Sub-junior total record by 25 kg: squat record by 9kg and deadlift record by 2.5kg respectively (the previous squat record was held at 161kg, set by Leo himself 11 months ago at the Singapore Powerlifting Open 2021). Fellow Team Singapore representative, 29-year-old Ms. Farhanna Farid, a national powerlifter, lifted 201kg at the event to eclipse her previous record of 200.5kg on the same day. She had set her previous record at the World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa in June 2022. The Singapore team performed well at the event, taking home the Best Overall Nation Team title, bagging 26 golds, 7 silvers and 9 bronze medals over the four-day event. 5 other Singaporean team mates also made their marks by setting Asian records in their respective events. During our exchange with the Powerlifting Singapore Team, Farhanna shared how Powerlifting has changed and impacted her life. LIF will continue exploring future collaboration with Powerlifting Singapore to support our SG team and increase the impact. We genuinely hope to identify innovative and sustainable solutions, integrate resources from all around and in turn, impact more athletes with an aim to realise their potential in the sport on the world stage. The book showcases how the participants challenged their limits and conquered the World Marathon Challenge and North Pole Marathon to inspire people to challenge their own limits and pursue their dreams boldly. The book tells the stories behind the event which saw the largest number of people in history running 1045km round Taiwan in 19 days.	https://www.lifoundationsg.com/on-top-of-southeast-asia-li-foundation-member-leo-broke-singapore-record-once-again-in-sea-cup-2022/
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Schwannomas are benign tumors of the peripheral nerve sheath. Sporadic schwannomas occur as a single, isolated lesion. Multiple schwannomas are almost always a sign of an underlying genetic syndrome, most commonly neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) or schwannomatosis. They do not occur in NF1. Characteristic findings on physical examination Psammomatous melanotic shwannomas are a part of Carney complex. Schwannomas present as slow-growing tumors. Because they displace, but do not destroy the nerve, pain is uncommon. The exception is in schwannomatosis, where pain is a major feature. Rarely, the patient may complain of paresthesias or weakness. Cutaneous schwannomas present as either subcutaneous nodules or dermal plaques. The most common location is the flexural surfaces of the extremities, followed by the head and neck. The subcutaneous nodules are well-circumscribed, firm, and spherical. Pain may be elicited with pressure. Paresthesias may occur with percussion. The nodules are generally mobile in a side to side motion, but not in a vertical direction. The subcutaneous nodules occur in both NF2 and schwannomatosis. In schwannomatosis, they may string along the nerve like pearls on a necklace. The plaques present as discrete, well-circumscribed, slightly raised lesions, often with overlying hypertrichosis and faint hyperpigmentation. The plaque-like lesions occur only in NF2. Multiple schwannomas may be localized to one body segment. Melanotic schwannomas in Carney complex commonly involve the spinal nerves and viscera, but rarely present in the skin. Expected results of diagnostic studies Biopsy is often required to confirm the diagnosis. Histologically, Schwannomas are encapsulated spindled cell tumors. They are composed of hypercellular Antoni A areas (spindle-shaped Schwann cells arranged in interlacing fascicles and Verocay bodies) and hypocellular Antoni B areas (gelatinous and microcystic tissue with widely separated Schwann cells). Immunoperoxidase staining for S100 protein is strongly and uniformly positive. A cellular variant has also been described, which lacks Antoni B areas and Verocay bodies. Additionally, melanotic schwannomas have heavy melanotic pigmentation and calcification. If multiple lesions are present, especially in the setting of a positive family history or symptoms (pain, weakness, tinnitus, hearing loss or vertigo), MRI of brain and/or spinal cord looking for evidence of vestibular schwannomas or involvement of other cranial, spinal and peripheral nerves should be done. Genetic testing is available for NF2 and schwannomatosis. Diagnosis confirmation The clinical differential diagnosis includes other entities that present as subcutaneous nodules or deep dermal palques. These include neurofibroma; lipoma; angiolipoma; leiomyoma; eccrine spiradenoma; and neuroma. Diagnosis is made by histopathologic examination. Who is at Risk for Developing this Disease? Scwannomas are rare tumors that can present at any age. They are most common in adults. Peak onset is in the third to sixth decade. There is no racial or sex predilection. Ninety percent are solitary and are not associated with an underlying genetic disease. Multiple lesions are common in individuals with NF2 or schwannomatosis. What is the Cause of the Disease? Schwannomas are tumors of the Schwann cells. As the Schwann cells proliferate, they displace normal nerve fibers to the periphery, while remaining contained within the perineurium. NF2-associated schwannomas and many sporadic schwannomas are caused by loss of function of the NF2 gene, which is located on chromosome 22q12.2. NF2 encodes a tumor suppressor protein, merlin (schwannomin). Mutations cause decreased or absent production of merlin, which leads to tumor formation. Other genetic or epigenetic events may be necessary for tumor growth, but these events are unknown. At least some schwanommatosis-associated schwannomas are due to germline mutations in INI1/SMARCB1. Systemic Implications and Complications Rarely, cutaneous schwannomas may cause neurologic deficits, such as weakness, due to compression of the nerve. Malignant degeneration is unlikely. Multiple schwannomas are highly suspicious for NF2 or schwanommatosis. Scwhannomas of the cranial nerves or spinal roots can cause neurologic deficits, hearling loss, and chronic pain. NF2 is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by bilateral vestibular schwannomas, schwannomas of other central or peripheral nerves (including skin), meningiomas and cataracts. Schwannomatosis is associated with the development of multiple schwannomas, but not vestibular tumors. Workup and management of these disorders is detailed in the chapter entitled Neurofibromatosis. Carney complex is a rare disorder that includes lentigines, myxomas, and endocrine neoplasms. Treatment Options Surgical treatment is generally reserved for symptomatic cases. Complete surgical excision is usually curative. Because the tumor is contained within the perineurium, care should be taken to avoid damage of the affected nerve. Optimal Therapeutic Approach for this Disease After determining whether or not a lesion(s) is isolated or part of a syndrome, consideration can be given as to whether or not to have lesions excised based on associated symptomatology. Patient Management In most cases, a biopsy will be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Patients with solitary schwannomas and no family history or signs or symptoms of NF2 or schwanomatosis should be reassured that this is a benign tumor. Solitary tumors are unlikely to be associated with an underlying disease. Surgical excision can be offered to patients with large or symptomatic tumors. If a patient has more than one schwannoma, they should be evaluated for NF2 and/or schwannomatosis with MRI of the brain and spinal cord, ophthalmologic examination, and hearing evaluation (BAER). Unusual Clinical Scenarios to Consider in Patient Management Rarely, malignant schwannomas may appear (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors). Any schwannoma that undergoes rapid growth must be evaluated for this possibility by appropriate imaging and pathologic examination. What is the Evidence? Scheithauer, BW, Woodruff, JM, Eriandson, RA. “Tumors of the peripheral nervous system”. Atlas of tumor pathology. 1999. pp. 1-415. (Provides a detailed histologic description of schwannomas.) Hanemann, CO, Evans, DG. “News on the genetics, epidemiology, medical care and translational research of Schwannomas”. J Neurol. vol. 253. 2006. pp. 1533-41. (A well-written and updated review on all aspects of schwannomas.) Kurtkaya-Yapicier, O, Scheithauer, B, Woodruff, JM. “The pathobiologic spectrum of schwannomas”. Histol Histopathol. vol. 18. 2003. pp. 925-34. (Reviews the spectrum of schwannomas including their essential clinicopathologic features and differential diagnosis.) Knight, DMA, Birch, R, Pringle, J. “Benign solitary schwannomas”. J Bone Joint Surg. vol. 89B. 2007. pp. 382-7. (A review of 234 surgically treated solitary schwannomas.) Copyright © 2017, 2013 Decision Support in Medicine, LLC. All rights reserved. No sponsor or advertiser has participated in, approved or paid for the content provided by Decision Support in Medicine LLC. The Licensed Content is the property of and copyrighted by DSM.	https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com/home/decision-support-in-medicine/dermatology/schwannoma-neurilemmoma-schwann-cell-tumor/
To begin my research with the search engine Alice, I defined „Alberti and Vitruvius Library“ as the brain. The first topic of conversation is plain and simple: architecture. As the search term I used „ancient architecture“ because Vitruvius focuses on the architecture of those who came before. This combination led me to the first comparison: „On the Art of Building in Ten Books“ by Leon Battista Alberti. For my second comparison I changed Alice’s brain to „Xenotheka Library“, kept „architecture“ as the topic of conversation and changed the search term to „beauty“. After some research I chose „Architectural Theory“ by Harry Francis Mallgrave. „On the Art of Building in Ten Books“ is a text that is very close to Vitruvius, both in its structure and its ideals. Like Vitruvius, Alberti’s treatise is subdivided into ten books with ten different topics, such as the philosophy of beauty and the history of town planning. In the book, Alberti expands on Vitruvius’ writing, as it is the primary source for knowledge of ancient architecture. Like Vitruvius, Alberti believed in the trinity of strength, functionality and beauty. The main difference between the two, is that the predecessor focuses on how buildings were built in the past, whereas the successor teaches how buildings should be built in the present or the future. Alberti’s work represents the reawakening of Greek and Roman classical architecture, reimagined for the Renaissance. „Architectural Theory“ is a comprehensive documentation of the key stages in Western architectural theory. It commences with Vitruvius, which creates the connection to my book, and includes everything up to Gottfried Semper’s theories in late nineteenth-century Europe. Six developmental stages are depicted, part one being the Classical and Renaissance period. Part two is about French Classicism, while part three focuses on Neoclassicism and Enlightenment debates. In part four, Picturesque and Sublime theories are discussed, which leads to part five focusing on the importance of Historicism in the nineteenth century. Finally, part six depicts the importance of Historicism in relation to indsutrial development. What defines „Architectural Theory“ is Mellgrave’s choice to include important contextualizing texts, that show the philosophical, political and aesthetic development of architecture.	https://friendswithanoldbook.delbeke.arch.ethz.ch/xenotheka_06-2/
\|<< Chapter < Page\|\|Chapter >> Page >\| Circle everything that is wrong. 1. 2. 3. \|Learning Outcomes (LO’s)\| \|LIFE ORIENTATIONLO 1\| \|HEALTH PROMOTION The learner is able to make informed decisions regarding personal, community and environmental health.\| \|We know this when the learner:\| \|1.2 explains steps to ensure personal hygiene and links these steps to environmental health;1.3 distinguishes between situations that are safe and those that require precautions against communicable diseases.\| \|GEOGRAPHYLO 3\| \|EXPLORING ISSUESThe learner is able to make informed decisions about social and environmental issues and problems.\| \|We know this when the learner:\| \|3.1 identifies and describes issues affecting personal health or safety in the school and / or home environment;3.2 identifies the factors which make certain places harmful or unsafe in the school and /or home environment;3.3 suggests ways to improve personal health or safety by proposing solutions or alternatives that will reduce the risk to personal health or safety.\| \|ARTS AND CULTURELO 1\| \|CREATING, INTERPRETING AND PRESENTING The learner is able to create, interpret and present work in each of the art forms.\| \|We know this when the learner:\| \|1.9 visual arts – engages in creative art processes.\| \|EMSLO 2\| \|SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT The learner is able to demonstrate an understanding of reconstruction, sustainable growth and development, and to reflect critically on its related processes.\| \|We know this when the learner:\| \|2.3 names ways and the importance of using limited classroom materials without waste.\| \|TECHNOLOGYLO 1\| \|TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND SKILLS The learner is able to apply technological processes and skills ethically and responsibly using appropriate information and communication technologies.\| \|We know this when the learner:\| \|1.2 design – chooses suitable material or substances to make simple products to satisfy a given need 1.3 make – makes simple products from different materials;1.4 evaluate – expresses and explains own feelings about the product made.\| Discuss the different ways in which they can ensure a safe work environment by acting responsibly in the art class (listening to instructions; handling brushes, containers with paint and especially sharp objects like sharp pencils; not shouting or running around; not leaving loose objects lying around on the floor. Assess the learners’ performance in the art class to see if they meet the requirements of this objective. Learners paint a picture of themselves. You may use A3 size paper for this purpose, if you wish. Waste management Waste management is a big problem in South Africa. People do not always use resources sparingly and too much goes to waste. We need to get rid of waste in an efficient way. If we do not deal with this problem it may lead to environmental health problems, which in turn could have a negative impact on the population’s health and well-being. Nowadays there is a big emphasis on recycling. Discuss ways in which we can use classroom materials sparingly without creating too much waste. If you do not have a recycling system in class, this may be a good time to start one. Test the learners to see if they take up the challenge to use materials sparingly, to keep the environment clean and to recycle used materials. This assessment can take place over a period of time. Ask the learners to design and make something from products that will normally go to waste, e.g. empty boxes, old newspapers and magazines, sweet wrappings and empty toilet rolls. (Waste can be collected in advance). Allow learners who feel uncertain to work with a friend. You should supply them with enough examples, e.g. a “tin” for their pencils, a toothbrush holder (not a metal one), a container for rubbish to use in the bedroom, etc. They must draw and assess their design (Tech. 1.2 – 1.4), and for enrichment they could design a label for their product. Our immediate environment Have a class discussion on places on / near the school premises that may be unsafe or may affect personal health. Ask learners to identify such places and give reasons for their decisions. This can be a filthy playground / picnic area or a place where one can easily get hurt. They must also suggest ways in which this can be improved. These suggestions can be taken to the headmaster for further actions. Each child must choose one of the places that were discussed and draw a picture of the place. Notification Switch Would you like to follow the 'Life skills grade 1' conversation and receive update notifications?	https://www.quizover.com/course/section/which-of-the-following-do-you-need-to-stay-fit-and-by-openstax
John Adams played a lead role in declaring American independence. He helped Jefferson draft the Declaration of Independence. At the close of the war, as a diplomat, he helped negotiate the peace treaty with Britain. Adams served two terms as vice president to George Washington. After his first term as president, Adams lost his run for reelection to Thomas Jefferson. He signed the Alien and Sedition Acts and increased the size of the Army and Navy. John Adams was the father of the sixth president, John Quincy Adams, and the first president to reside in the executive mansion, now known as the White House. This U.S. Vice President John Adams History Mug is part of our U.S. Vice Presidents Series which includes all of the US Vice Presidents. The biographical History Mugs were created to teach and inspire individuals to learn about our diverse and interesting history. The biographies were researched and written by history enthusiast, Robert Compton. He colorized most of the historic photos and images used on the mugs, which were originally black and white or sepia-tone. The images and biographies are imprinted on mugs at his studio in rural Vermont. - Mugs are food and microwave safe. - To preserve photographic quality, we recommend hand washing. - Mugs are usually shipped within 3-5 days.	https://historymugs.us/product/01-1st-us-vice-president-john-adams/
Sun Prairie junior defensive lineman Isaac Hamm Wisconsin Sports Network will be recognizing spring football players in this unique season with WSN Spring Football Awards. Similar to our normal WSN Senior Football Awards, the spring awards will recognize the outstanding players around the state. However, these awards are open to players from all grades, not just seniors. Over the course of the season we will provide watch lists, semi-finalists, finalists, and winners for the following categories: Offensive Skill player, Offensive Lineman, Defensive Player. The Preseason Watch List has been trimmed down to 15 semi-finalists, with five finalists for each award chosen prior to Week 7. The winners will be announced following the completion of the spring season. \|First Name\|\|Last Name\|\|Team\|\|Position\| \|Braelon\|\|Allen\|\|Fond du Lac\|\|LB\| \|Mason\|\|Armstrong\|\|Verona\|\|LB\| \|Carter\|\|Borchardt\|\|Stevens Point\|\|LB\| \|Caden\|\|Brunell\|\|Columbus\|\|DB\| \|Kyle\|\|Dietzen\|\|Omro\|\|LB\| \|Brooks\|\|Empey\|\|Stoughton\|\|LB\| \|Blake\|\|Fletcher\|\|Racine Horlick\|\|LB\| \|Isaac\|\|Hamm\|\|Sun Prairie\|\|DL\| \|Luke\|\|Hessenauer\|\|Milton\|\|DL\| \|Avery\|\|Johnson\|\|Lomira\|\|DL\| \|Deven\|\|Magli\|\|DeForest\|\|DB\| \|Jayden\|\|Montgomery\|\|Bay Port\|\|LB\| \|Micah\|\|Patterson\|\|Whitnall\|\|DL\| \|Max\|\|Pieterick\|\|Oshkosh West\|\|DB\| \|Sammy\|\|Smith\|\|Sun Prairie\|\|DL\| Travis Wilson serves as the WisSports.net General Manager, Football Editor, and contributing writer for other parts of the site. Wilson was selected as part of the Sports 40 Under 40 list by Coach & AD Magazine and the National High School Athletic Coaches Association for 2019. The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) named Travis the 2015 recipient of the Dave McClain Distinguished Service Award. He currently serves on the WFCA Executive Board as the Website and Communications Director and is a member of the Executive Board of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association. A graduate of Richland Center High School and Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Travis was a three-sport athlete in high school (football, baseball, basketball) and currently resides in Reedsburg. You can follow him on Twitter at @travisWSN. For the latest and most up to date football news and recruiting information, follow Travis on Twitter @travisWSN. Email story ideas, recruiting info, etc. to Travis at travis(at)wissports.net.	https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1159496
Finance Analyst - SAP Clothing & Home Payables Job Description: Summary Join M&S at one of the most exciting times in the history of the business. We employ over 70,000 colleagues who demonstrate extraordinary passion for M&S. Our colleagues deliver great customer experiences and showcase extensive technical skills in a wide variety of areas, including from our Stores to Food, Clothing & Home (C&H), Corporate Services and many other areas of our diverse and fast-moving business. The SAP vendor management team, within the Business Service Centre at M&S, monitors supplier GRIR/IRGR. The team also completes supplier statement of accounts to ensure M&S are compliant with GSCOP and payment performance requirements. The team is a critical part of the continuing operations of M&S. Each day GRIR/IRGR balances are monitored for our Clothing & Home (C&H) services, and you will be supporting PO and C&H process business activities, assisting in running reports and supplier accounts reconciliations and own the GRIR payables balance sheet analysis and ME reconciliations. This role would be ideal for someone with a high attention to detail and who is able to resolve queries quickly and effectively, proactively contacting challenging stakeholders. About the role Your key accountabilities will include: - Ownership of the C&H PO positions via the management of GRIR - Balance sheet work including ME reconciliations and balance sheet review packs (including attendance to the monthly balance sheet reviews) - Statement reconciliations with external suppliers including links to the team statement reconciliation trackers - Working with the business to drive down compliance of GR/IR and IR/GR positions - Weekly credit memo validation for over invoicing of price and Qty discrepancies About you Your skills and experience will include:	https://jobs.marksandspencer.com/job/salford/finance-analyst-sap-clothing-and-home-payables/1729/19161607
Our bodies are truly magnificent things. It does wondrous things everyday like fight sickness causing germs and turn the food we eat into energy. Our stomach, for example, is lined with a permeable wall that covers more than 4,000 square feet of surface area. Our intestinal lining controls what enters our bloodstream. When working properly, it helps us absorb vital nutrients and allows water to pass through. It acts as the gatekeeper to keep good things in and bad stuff out. Leaky Gut Syndrome However, when this wall isn’t working properly, our gut lining becomes more permeable and might allow the “bad stuff” like bacteria and toxins to pass through to dangerously make their way into our bloodstream. This is called “leaky gut syndrome”. Weak points in our intestinal wall can serve as entryways for these invaders to cause all sorts of havoc on our bodies such as bloating, gas, cramps, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Contrary Claims Leaky gut is not a recognised medical diagnosis and very few medical studies even mention leaky gut syndrome. Nevertheless, there exists medical terms such as “increased intestinal permeability” or “intestinal hyper-permeability”. Both are connected with multiple chronic gastrointestinal conditions such as Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. So, while leaky gut syndrome is still a topic for debate among the health community, increased intestinal permeability is already a recognised medical term. How do you know if you have leaky gut syndrome? Your symptoms might start at the most obvious place, your tummy. Here are a few other symptoms of leaky gut syndrome. Some Symptoms of a Leaky Gut: - Gastrointestinal Issues - this is the most obvious symptom as it starts directly from the digestive system. Digestive issues such as the ones mentioned earlier: chronic diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, gas, cramps, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), can be caused by a leaky gut. - Food allergies - food sensitivities or food intolerances can also be a symptom of leaky gut syndrome. If you suddenly find yourself allergic to foods that had been a regular part of your diet, like dairy, soy, sugar, caffeine and gluten, you might have leaky gut syndrome. A leaky gut allows food proteins to cross the stomach walls and bring about the production of antigens as an immune response giving you an allergic reaction to food. - Autoimmune disease/response - a leaky gut allows particles to escape to your bloodstream. If your body views these particles as invaders, it will send out waves of inflammation to attack these invaders. Once your immune system becomes over-stressed, it can develop into a full blown autoimmunity and lead to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus, psoriasis, or celiac disease. - Hormone imbalance - a leaky gut can affect your hormonal balance by disrupting estrobolome, the gut bacteria that metabolise estrogens and can cause hormonal problems that are associated with PMS, menopausal hormone swings, and PCOS. Leaving your leaky gut untreated can place you at risk of developing the disease associated with these symptoms. Take digestive enzymes Fruitful Digest contains 7 plant based enzymes designed to help strengthen and nourish your digestive system. It helps to relieve gas & bloating caused by certain foods, heal a leaky gut and support IBS. Also recommend a probiotic daily.	https://kulture.store/blogs/health-wellbeing/symptoms-of-leaky-gut
The State Of U.S. Research: Fund Only Old Ideas It has gotten more difficult for university researchers to conduct high-risk research in the United States. Few programs exist for research into “transformational” science and technology, according to witnesses at a recent hearing on the subject held by the House Science Committee. The average age of a researcher receiving his or her first grant from the National Institutes of Health rose to 42.6 in 2007. This is not good for young university researchers trying to win a grant to pursue unproven ideas. Only 21 percent of new investigators applying for an NIH award in 2007 successfully received a grant, compared with 24 percent for established researchers. Half of all of the research grant recipients receiving their first award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) never receive another award. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University know how hard it is to win grants. Only 13 percent of grant applications from CMU scientists to NSF result in an award, says Richard McCullough, vice president for research at Carnegie Mellon. “NIH hit rates have dropped 18 percent over the last three years,” he adds. The situation is even worse when a researcher has a novel idea that is considered to be high risk, for which there is little government funding. If an idea “is truly transformational, then probability of success in obtaining funding is a problem,” McCullough explains. “That is, you need results to get funded and you need funding to get results. I would be shocked if the NIH or the NSF had programs where an idea that is truly new and is high-risk, high-reward would be funded without preliminary results. I assure you that the number of high-risk funding opportunities without preliminary results is diminutive.” As a result, the U.S. R&D system is rewarding incremental research conducted by people who have already proven their concepts. “As one advisory board member to one of the divisions of the NSF said, the system is set up to reward low-risk research,” says McCullough. “One program manager [said] if he is expected to report in one year how this research has contributed to our country how can he take a chance on high-risk research? I [can] give you multiple anecdotes on proposals in the regular process that get killed for being high-risk, high-reward proposals.” There have been a few federal programs created recently to target high-risk, high-reward research, such as the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award and the NIH New Innovator Award. But last year these two programs provided grants to a total of only 115 people between them. The Director’s Pioneer Award made 18 of those grants in 2009. In the first year of the Director’s Pioneer Award, NIH received 1,000 applications and selected only nine proposals. “If you go to the NSF, the situation is worse,” says McCullough. “In my opinion, the system is broken.” The Science Foundation has created the Small Grants for Exploratory Research, the Early-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) and the Transformative RO1 Grant programs. But the amount of money is small and the prospects of receiving an award are slim. “Consequently, high-risk, high-reward proposal programs are not viable options” for researchers, says McCullough. “As an example, Carnegie Mellon has one $66,000 EAGER grant from the NSF, zero NIH Director’s Pioneer Awards, zero New Innovator Awards and zero Transformative RO1 grants. My colleagues at Carnegie Mellon have related to me that it is often easier to get resources for high-risk research by getting preliminary results at a very slow pace and then using the normal grant mechanisms to fund transformational research. From the perspective of these faculty members, high-risk, high-reward research funding is virtually unavailable from traditional federal sources.” NSF program officers also do not have the experience to determine what is transformative research, and many don’t have the expertise in different scientific disciplines to recognize breakthrough ideas that are interdisciplinary in scope. The peer-review committees that review grant proposals “are the ‘white blood cells’ of high-risk, high-reward research, since these proposals are easy targets and the reason for elimination from competition,” says McCullough. Gerald Rubin, vice president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, told the House Science Committee that when it comes to high-risk research it would be better to focus some resources on innovative scientists rather than individual projects. Breakthroughs are not planned, and researchers need to be given the latitude to chase unforeseen developments and those that come from a “flash of insight that occurs at 3 a.m.,” says Rubin. At the NIH, 98 percent of all awards are made to projects, not people. “I strongly believe that giving money to scientists of exceptional and demonstrated creativity is a better way to promote innovation,” says Rubin. “In my opinion, even a modest shift in the federal research funding portfolio — going from 98 percent to 90 percent project-oriented — could make a big difference in producing innovative and potentially transformative research results.” Former NSF director Neal Lane says that the difficulty of receiving research grants is leading to “high frustration levels and low morale felt by many new tenure-track researchers.” This frustration is now being “communicated to promising undergraduate and graduate students as they make their own career decisions,” he adds. “Discouraging our brightest students from pursuing research careers is an ineffective strategy for assuring our nation’s science and technology leadership in the future.” *** The testimony is located at: http://science.house.gov/publications/hearings_markups_details.aspx?NewsID=2621.	https://sldinfo.com/2009/11/richard-mccormack-on-the-current-state-of-u-s-research/
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.6%–the slowest pace since January 2015. April capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 4.9%, and load factor slipped 0.3 percentage points to 79.1%. The disruptive impact of the Brussels Airport attack weighed on the April figures. IATA estimates that, absent the impact of the attacks, demand growth would have been around 5%. “The disruptive impacts of the Brussels terror attacks likely will be short-lived. There are some longer-term clouds over the pace of demand growth. The stimulus from lower oil prices appears to be tapering off. And the global economic situation is subdued. Demand is still growing, but we may be shifting down a gear,” said Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO. \|FEBRUARY 2016 (% YEAR-ON-YEAR)\|\|WORLD SHARE1\|\|RPK\|\|ASK\|\|PLF (%-PT)2\|\|PLF (LEVEL)3\| \|Total Market\|\|100.0%\|\|4.6%\|\|4.9%\|\|-0.3%\|\|79.1%\| \|Africa\|\|2.2%\|\|8.6%\|\|9.5%\|\|-0.5%\|\|67.7%\| \|Asia Pacific\|\|31.5%\|\|7.3%\|\|7.0%\|\|0.2%\|\|78.4%\| \|Europe\|\|26.7%\|\|1.9%\|\|1.8%\|\|0.1%\|\|79.8%\| \|Latin America\|\|5.4%\|\|-1.2%\|\|-0.7%\|\|-0.4%\|\|78.3%\| \|Middle East\|\|9.4%\|\|12.2%\|\|14.7%\|\|-1.7%\|\|75.7%\| \|North America\|\|24.7%\|\|1.9%\|\|2.4%\|\|-0.4%\|\|82.3%\| International Passenger Markets April international passenger demand rose 4.8% compared to April 2015, the slowest pace in two years. Airlines in all regions recorded growth, led by the Middle East region. Total capacity climbed 5.6%, causing load factor to slip 0.6 percentage points to 77.8%. - Asia-Pacific airlines’ April traffic increased 6.4% compared to the year-ago period. Slower economic growth in many of the region’s economies has been at least partly offset by an increase in direct airport connections that has helped to stimulate demand. Capacity rose 6.8% and load factor dipped 0.3 percentage points to 77.3% - European carriers saw demand rise just 1.8% in April, which was well down on the 6.0% growth recorded in March. This reflects the impact of the Brussels terror attacks, which closed the airport for nearly two weeks. Capacity climbed 2.4% and load factor slipped 0.5% percentage points to 80.2%, which still was the highest among the regions - Middle Eastern carriers posted a 12.7% traffic increase in April, the only region to see a double-digit percentage increase in demand. Capacity growth of 14.8% outstripped this rise, however, which caused load factor to fall 1.4 percentage points to 75.6% - North American airlines’ traffic rose 1.1% compared to April a year ago, the smallest increase among regions. Capacity climbed 0.9%, causing a 0.1 percentage point rise in load factor to 78.3%. While the recent downward slide in international traffic growth paused in April, traffic levels remain below July 2015 on a seasonally-adjusted basis - Latin American airlines experienced a 3.1% rise in April demand compared to the same month last year. Capacity increased by 2.9% and load factor edged up 0.1 percentage points to 77.7%. The upward trend in international traffic growth that characterized 2015 has paused even as the downward trend in domestic traffic for the region’s carriers has accelerated - African airlines’ traffic climbed 9.9% in April. Capacity rose 11.1%, with the result that load factor slipped 0.7 percentage points to 66.3%, lowest among regions. The continued turnaround of the carriers coincides with expansion of long-haul networks by the region’s airlines Domestic Passenger Markets Demand for domestic travel climbed 4.1% in April compared to April 2015, while capacity increased 3.8%, causing load factor to rise 0.3 percentage points to 81.4%. All markets reported demand increases with the exception of Brazil, which showed a 12.1% decline, reflecting the country’s ongoing economic recession and political turmoil. \|FEBRUARY 2016 (% YEAR-ON-YEAR)\|\|WORLD SHARE1\|\|RPK\|\|ASK\|\|PLF (%-PT)2\|\|PLF (LEVEL)3\| \|Domestic\|\|36.4%\|\|4.1%\|\|3.8%\|\|0.3%\|\|81.4%\| \|Australia\|\|1.1%\|\|2.4%\|\|-1.1%\|\|2.8%\|\|78.9%\| \|Brazil\|\|1.4%\|\|-12.1%\|\|-10.4%\|\|-1.5%\|\|79.6%\| \|China P.R.\|\|8.4%\|\|9.5%\|\|9.4%\|\|0.1%\|\|81.8%\| \|India\|\|1.2%\|\|21.8%\|\|21.3%\|\|0.4%\|\|84.3%\| \|Japan\|\|1.2%\|\|0.7%\|\|-2.4%\|\|2.1%\|\|65.8%\| \|Russian Federation\|\|1.3%\|\|1.9%\|\|-9.6%\|\|8.6%\|\|75.9%\| \|US\|\|15.4%\|\|2.4%\|\|3.3%\|\|-0.7%\|\|84.5%\| *Note: the seven domestic passenger markets for which broken-down data are available account for 30% of global total RPKs and approximately 82% of total domestic RPKs. - China’s airlines recorded 9.5% domestic traffic growth, a strong rebound from the 3.3% increase recorded in March. Fears about slowing economic growth in the country have eased somewhat and increased growth in frequencies is helping stimulate demand - India’s domestic traffic soared 21.8%, marking the 20th month of double-digit traffic growth and the 13th consecutive month it has led the domestic markets. Growth is being propelled by the comparatively strong economic backdrop as well as by substantial increases in service frequencies. IATA AGM: In just a few days, commercial aviation’s center of gravity will shift to Dublin, Ireland, for IATA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (1-3 June, 2016). The threat of terrorism, cyber security and climate change are high on the agenda. The event is open to accredited journalists.	https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/iata-international-air-transport-association/passenger-demand-growth-slows/
Compensation for draft choices previously traded away by Ted Stepien. In the NHL, Luc Robitaille, drafted 171st in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, retired as the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history. Pavel Datsyuk, also drafted 171st in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, won multiple Stanley Cups and is considered one of the most talented players of all time. Vezina Trophy winners Dominik Hašek and Henrik Lundqvist, drafted at 199th and 205th overall in the 1983 and 2000 NHL Entry Drafts, respectively, are some of the best goalie draft steals. Theoren Fleury was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 8th round, 166th overall, at the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, and played over 1,000 games in the NHL between 1989 (winning a Stanley Cup) and 2003. Example of draft busts in the Australian Football League include former Essendon player Scott Gumbleton and former Hawthorn player Mitch Thorp. Gumbleton and Thorp was drafted with picks 2 and 6 respectively in the 2006 AFL Draft ahead of future All-Australian players Travis Boak, Joel Selwood, James Frawley and Jack Riewoldt. Thorp managed just 2 games in 3 years with Hawthorn before getting delisted while Gumbleton managed just 35 games in 6 years with Essendon before being traded to Fremantle, and subsequently retiring without playing a single game for his new club. Conversely, a lowly-drafted player going on to have a stellar career is known as a draft steal. Mike Piazza, who went on to become one of the best catchers of the 1990s, a 12-time MLB All-Star selection and a Hall of Famer, was chosen in the 62nd round (1390th overall) of the 1988 draft, and was selected only as a favor to Tommy Lasorda. (To further put the pick in historic perspective, the MLB draft now has 40 rounds.) One type of draft avoidance consists of attempts to follow the letter and spirit of the draft laws in order to obtain a legally valid draft deferment or exemption. Sometimes these deferments and exemptions are prompted by political considerations. Another type consists of attempts to circumvent, manipulate, or surreptitiously violate the substance or spirit of the draft laws in order to obtain a deferment or exemption. Nearly all attempts at draft avoidance are private and unpublicized. Examples include: In the AFL Draft, clubs receive picks based on the position in which they finish on the ladder. Therefore, the teams that finish at the bottom of the AFL ladder will get the first draft picks. Also, any team that finishes in a low ladder position for consecutive seasons will receive priority picks. The NBA Draft Lottery is an annual event held by the NBA, where the teams who did not make the playoffs in the past year participate in a state-lottery style process in order to determine the first three picks of the draft, until 2018. The team with the worst record receives the best odds of receiving the first pick. The NBA introduced the lottery process in 1985. The league was attempting to counter accusations that certain teams were purposefully losing in order to gain a chance to participate in the annual coin flip, where the worst team in each division flips a coin to see who will receive the first pick in the upcoming draft. In 2019, the first four picks will be determined. The AFL's National Draft is held in November, with a pre-season draft and a rookie draft held in December. Draft order in the NFL is determined in a reverse-record order (the previous season's worst team picking first, the Super Bowl winner picking last). There are 7 rounds of the draft, so each team can have 7 selections, plus whatever compensatory selections a team receives as a result of free agency (up to 32 compensatory selections are given each year). Teams are allowed to trade draft picks (now including compensation picks) among each other in exchange for other draft picks or in exchange for players. In December, MLB holds the much shorter Rule 5 draft. If an organization keeps a player in the minor leagues for a certain number of years, other teams can draft him in the Rule 5 draft. The drafting team must keep the player on its major-league roster; it cannot put the player in its own minor-league system. In Australian rules football's premier competition, the Australian Football League (AFL), a draft was introduced in 1986 when the competition was then known as the Victorian Football League (VFL). This was in response to the increasing transfer fees and player salaries at the time, which in combination with declining attendances, threatened to derail the league. It was also a result of the failure of country zoning, introduced in the late 1960s, which had led to a systematic inequality whereby the clubs with the best zones, like Carlton and Hawthorn, could dominate over clubs with poorer zones like Melbourne. Notable MLB draft busts include Steve Chilcott (1966), Brien Taylor (1991), and Mark Appel (2013) three 1st overall draft picks who never reached the majors, as well as Matt Bush (2004), another 1st overall pick as a position player who dealt with legal troubles culminating in incarceration and waited nearly 12 years to make the major leagues, as a middle relief pitcher in 2016. A player like outfielder Josh Hamilton (1999) can also be considered a draft bust before unexpectedly turning their career around. Major League Baseball holds two drafts each year. In June, the First-Year Player Draft, MLB's entry draft, takes place. Only players from Canada, the U.S. or a U.S. territory may be drafted; players from elsewhere are free agents and can be signed by any team. Draftees are high-school graduates who have opted not to go to college; college baseball players at four-year institutions who have played three years or turned 21; or junior college baseball players. The draft lasts up to 40 rounds. The MLB Draft generally receives less attention than the drafts in other American sports, since drafted players usually spend several years in the minor leagues before they crack the Major League team's roster. Also, unlike the MLS, NFL, NBA and the NHL Drafts, the MLB Draft takes place during the season instead of in the offseason. The league has incrementally expanded the draft lottery process over the course of the early 2010s to discourage "tanking"—the act of deliberately losing to get a better draft pick. Historically, the league only subjected the first overall pick to the draft lottery among the five worst teams in the league, meaning that if a draft had more than one marquee prospect (a generally rare occurrence), it would still be a viable strategy to tank, as a second overall pick was still guaranteed. This was made evident in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, where marquee prospects Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel were both seen as NHL-ready and likely to be stars; much speculation surrounded the struggling Buffalo Sabres, who allegedly tanked to secure the rights to at least the second overall pick (a charge that, although the Sabres' fans openly encouraged it, the team officially denied). Beginning with the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the top three overall picks are subject to lottery among all fourteen teams that did not make the playoffs, meaning the last-place team will only be assured of the fourth overall pick, at which point virtually any marquee prospect will have already been selected. Draft evasion that involves overt lawbreaking or that communicates conscious or organized resistance to government policy is sometimes referred to as draft resistance. Examples include: The NFL Draft has become one of the key events on the American football calendar, airing live on television each April. In recent years it had been held at New York's Radio City Music Hall, but in 2015 and 2016 it was held at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, and in 2017 it was held on the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The 2018 draft was the first ever to be held at an NFL stadium, namely the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium. In the NBA, Manu Ginóbili, a key contributor to four San Antonio Spurs championships in the 21st century and centerpiece of Argentina's Olympic gold medal team in 2004, was the next-to-last pick in the 1999 draft. Another notable draft steal was Isaiah Thomas, selected as the 60th and last pick in 2011 but emerging as an All-Star in 2017. Draymond Green was selected as the 35th pick of the 2012 NBA draft then helped the Golden State Warriors win the 2015, 2017, and 2018 NBA Finals. Green also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2017. In the lottery system, the league uses "a lottery-style ping-pong ball machine with 14 balls numbered 1–14, and 1,000 four-digit combinations are assigned to the 14 lottery teams." Until 2018, the worst team received 250 combinations, the second worst getting 199, the third worst team 156, and so on. The first three draft picks were determined. Starting in 2019, the three worst teams will receive 140 combinations each, the fourth worst 125, and so on. Those three teams will have an equal chance of winning the top overall pick. After the first four picks are determined, the rest of the teams are ordered in reverse order based on their record in the previous season, like in the previous system. The Canadian Football League holds its annual player draft before the start of the season, either in the last days of April or the start of May. It was formerly held as part of the annual league meetings in Hamilton, but is now typically held by conference call with the first two rounds being broadcast live on TSN. Since 2016, the draft has consisted of eight rounds, with teams drafting in inverse order of their records in the previous season, with the Grey Cup-runner up selecting second-to-last and the Grey Cup champion selecting last. As with the NFL Draft, trading of picks is very common, meaning that a team will not necessarily have eight picks in a given draft. The NBA Draft, held either in a theater in the New York area or the Barclays Center each summer, is only two rounds long. Instead of automatically granting the top pick to the worst team from the year before, the NBA holds a draft lottery to determine who chooses first. The top four picks are allocated by chance among the 14 teams that did not make the playoffs the year before. This discourages a team from losing on purpose to get a better draft pick, but also causes other controversies such as allegations that the lottery is rigged.	https://searcher.com/draft?escape=false
Everyone's birthday is in Pi! You can go to http://www.angio.net/pi/piquery to find out where in Pi it is. Happy Pi Day!! To find a number in Pi, see the link below If your birthday is 10/20/30 you look throw the digits of Pi to find 102030. Your Pi birthday is the location of 102030 (For example). The location of 102030 is 640400. if your birthday is on pi day, and your last name is pi, that's pretty awesome(: Pi Hongyan was born on January 25, 1979. Einstien. august 30 what is my pi ? Pi day is on March 14th or 3/14. This is because an approximation of the number pi is 3.14 whose birthday is march 14th of pi Lauren Lindsey Collins You cannot find the "PI" of anything Pi is a set numerical value, PI = 3.14159265358979323846… (It goes on forever) But in geometry we consider Pi to equal 3.14 In base pi yes, it is 10 in base pi.	https://math.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_find_birthday_in_pi
Learning from experiences of others – Knowledge Management for better results 11 May 2017 by Mandisa Mashologu, UNDP Nigeria Country Director, ai. UNDP is among few large organisations with decades of delivering development solutions to millions across the world. Made up of both the people and processes as well as information systems that drive our actions, it is indeed a complex system. Over the years, UNDP has built its acumen within the UN System, governments and development partners as a trusted institution with the largest mandate to eradicate poverty, strengthen institutional capacity and promote sustainable human development. UNDP prides itself on its presence in nearly 170 countries and territories globally. In doing its work, UNDP’s programmes are informed by past experiences and lessons from interventions implemented, wherever the organisation has a footprint, to address emerging issues and new realities– whether in the form of policy support, capacity building, technical advice or knowledge brokering. The issues that define development are unique from country to country and region to region – from climate change to conflicts – the knowledge generated from UNDP’s interventions, when managed efficiently and utilized effectively, has the potential to give the organisation an even more unique character. Knowledge Management (KM) approaches differ from organisation to organisation. Regardless, a KM process must ensure that there are systems in place that facilitate creation, sharing, utilization and re-creation of knowledge to take place. For example, the FAO online course on Experience Capitalization (EC) as a KM approach states that it is the “systematic, iterative and participatory process through which an experience is analysed and documented. This creates knowledge, which can be shared and used to generate change.” In short, EC is a process by which individuals or organisations learn from each other’s experience(s). Working together with the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and FAO, UNDP is piloting the use of EC to share knowledge and promote learning for rural development. With participation drawn from different organisations in English-speaking West African countries, UNDP Country Offices in the sub-region with support from our Regional Service Centre for Africa, are now documenting their experiences in supporting rural development through agriculture-related interventions. UNDP is using the opportunity to create and/or document knowledge today that will be the foundation for informing our future design of development solutions to the many challenges the continent’s rural poor face. For example, since 2012, UNDP in Sierra Leone has been implementing the Youth Employment and Empowerment Programme (YEEP). This Programme is not only boosting food production by making agriculture and agribusiness attractive to youth entrepreneurs, it is also creating employment opportunities for both rural and urban youth who are now earning sustainable livelihoods from agricultural activities. Each year, over 2000 entrepreneurs directly benefit from this initiative. 65 percent of Africa’s labor force is engaged in agriculture related activities, mostly conducted in rural areas. It also accounts for 32 percent of gross domestic product. Sharing this experience would help transfer valuable knowledge among programme units and bureaus charged with the responsibility of designing youth-targeted interventions especially in the agriculture sector. For example, as Nigeria grapples with youth unemployment, the government has identified agriculture as one of the sectors with the potential to address this challenge – an opportunity already exists for Nigeria to learn from neighbouring Sierra Leone to promote sustainable youth employment opportunities. Conversely, UNDP Nigeria, through the country’s Agribusiness Supplier Development Programme (ASDP) is conducting an exercise aimed at identifying gaps in the entire agriculture supply chain – these gaps continue to act as bottlenecks in the country’s quest to realise the full potential of its agriculture sector to support economic diversification and provide employment opportunities for youths. With potential to meet the sub-region’s food needs, lack of adequate warehousing and other logistical challenges in Nigeria continue to hinder progress in making crops such as cassava true industrial crops. Sharing Nigeria’s experience will open avenues for learning among participating organisations and individuals. The character and shape of UNDP is defined by many things – but most importantly, the organisation’s leadership in thinking, innovative design of programme interventions, not forgetting its flexibility in support and strong knowledge links among countries, especially those with similar development challenges. For example, the UNDP supported Policy Dialogue Series dubbed Nkitahodie is providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss key national issues in Ghana. Both government and development partners, as well as academia, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and political parties are coming together to share their ideas and knowledge that continue to shape the country’s policy debates and choices. The success of this initiative lies not in the end-results (alone), but the processes involved – the details in the process are what constitute valuable knowledge useful for others who wish to replicate this initiative in their own countries. From Sierra Leone to Nigeria and across the continent, UNDP’s potential to be a knowledge institution is vast – across all areas of the organisation’s mandate. The organisation’s combined knowledge stretches hundreds of years – represented through individual expertise from staff, dialogues held with a variety of stakeholders, missions and assessments conducted, reports written, case studies and projects implemented among others. All this knowledge, once systemically recorded (and used) will enhance the organisation’s position as a thought leader. Effective KM has potential to sustain and expand South-South and triangular cooperation that maximizes mutual benefits. But this is only possible if individuals within the organisation cultivate a culture of sharing experiences and remain open to learning from others’ experiences. It must be emphasized that successful KM does not lie in 21st century technology – it is only an enabler. Knowledge resides in people, hence staff members of the organisation remain key assets in moving KM forward. The organisation’s ability to draw on knowledge and expertise from all over the continent will be determined by the depth of people’s culture that draws gratification from sharing our experiences with others so that they too can learn from our successes and failures. Additionally, the organisation must seek ways that publicly incentivise individuals and offices that promote knowledge sharing, exchanges and learning. It is not unimaginable that solutions to many development challenges that countries in Africa continue to face have been identified already. However, the same remain stored in restricted and inaccessible locations like personal computers and human brains. This is costing the organisation a lot of resources. It is not too late to change this. UNDP Sierra Leone and UNDP Ghana contributed to this article.	https://www.africa.undp.org/content/rba/en/home/blog/2017/5/11/learning-from-experiences-of-others-Knowledge-Management-for-better-results/
Storytime with Sophie: A Breath Too Late In correspondence with Suicide Awareness week, the novel, A Breath Too Late by Rocky Callen is a powerful reminder about the effects of suicide. The novel follows the story of teenage girl Ellie Walker, and the events leading up and following her suicide. It is important to note that any potential readers of this book must be very cautious with the content involved. Many dark and heavy themes are discussed, such as suicide, verbal and physical abuse, and depression. Readers must be prepared for parts that are uncomfortable and difficult to get through. In the beginning of the book, Ellie does not realize she is dead and continues through her day as if she is alive, wondering what had caused the overall somber mood. Once in school, she finds out a student passed away and comes to the realization that the student is herself. As she looms over her past life, the reader learns more about Ellie’s past, and the struggles she suffered daily. Ellie follows her mother and her best friend August, seeing them suffer from her death unable to provide comfort. The book is written uniquely and interestingly. Each chapter is formatted as if Ellie is writing a letter to different members of her life. Some chapters are written to her mother (“momma”), father, and August. In these chapters, she repeatedly addresses the recipient of the letter as “you”, which can sometimes be difficult to comprehend if the reader does not remember who “you” is. The letter format is an engaging way to read this story and leaves readers wondering who will receive the next letter. Sometimes the letters discuss what Ellie is currently watching happen in her life, shadowing her mother or best friend. However, some letters/ chapters also share specific memories from Ellie’s past that she previously had forgotten. Some letters are addressed to inanimate entities, such as memory, words, and depression. These chapters also give depth into Ellie’s character. Ellie is a very raw, and understandable character, being a 16- year-old high school grappling with mental health issues. Readers can relate to Ellies sometimes immature actions, and her guilt over not forgiving those in her life. Thematic topics of abuse are heavily represented. Ellie’s father abuses Ellie and her mothers, and these scenes are explored in great detail. The novel is blunt with its representation of abuse and doesn’t show a romanticized view of abuse and its effects. Those who may struggle with suicidal thoughts may find the topics of the novel upsetting, however, the overall message of how suicide affects others is an important reminder. The novel is raw with its portrayal of how Ellie’s suicide destroys her mother and best friend, and that they are deeply affected. Both parties blame themselves, and Ellie sees first-hand how her death impacted them. In honor of suicide prevention week, this novel is a tactful, and moving exploration into the less talked about aspect of suicide- what comes next. Ellie has to go through various memories and stages of her life before she can reach tranquility. While this is a very inspiring novel, potential readers should be cautious and aware of the depths of the novel’s content. Those who are suffering from thoughts of suicide should call 800-273-8255. Sophie Barkett is a junior at Perry High. This is her second-year writing in the newspaper, and she is the Reviews/ Opinions editor. Her beats this year... Logan Cogley is a freshman at Perry High School and is in his first year of being apart of The Precedent. He is very excited to cover Girls and Boys Volleyball,...	https://phsprecedent.com/entertainment/2021/09/20/storytime-with-sophie-a-breath-too-late/
Michele Lombardi is a post-doctoral fellow at DISI, University of Bologna. He is working on Combinatorial Optimization by integrating heterogeous techniques and on hybrid off-line/on-line optimization. His expertise is on Constraint Programming, Integer Linear Programming and Machine Learning, with main applications on resource allocation and scheduling problems for embedded systems. Michele has a PhD in Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, obtained at University of Bologna, with topic "Hybrid methods for resource allocation and scheduling problems in deterministic and stochastic environment". He received the AIIA "Marco Cadoli" PhD award in 2010, and honorable mentions at the CP 2011 and ICAPS 2012 PhD awards. He contributed to the FP7 projects "ePolicy", "Therminator" and "Predator", to the FP7 ERC "Multitherman", to the JTI ARTEMIS "SMECY" and to the Google Focused Grant “Model Learning in Combinatorial Optimization: a Case Study on Thermal Aware Dispatching”. He has been a visiting researcher at the LSI laboratory of EPFL and at the IISI institute of Cornell University. In 2013, he will be visiting professor at the Belgian Constraints Group of Université Catholique de Louvain. He has been a reviewer for international journals (including IEEE Trans. on Computers, European Journal of Operations Research, IEEE Trans. on Industrial Informatics), Program Committee member for international conferences (IJCAI 2011 e 2013, AAAI 2014, ICAPS 2012, 2013 and 2014, CP 2012 e 2013, CPAIOR 2011 e 2012), co-chair of the doctoral program at CP 2012 and AIIA 2012, chair of the COESD workshop at CPAIOR 2013. He has performed invited presentations at ISMP 2012, the 3rd GAMS conference (India), INFORMS 2008 and at the SOMRES workshop within RTSS 2011. He has been invited lecturer at the 2012 ACP Summer School, at the CPAIOR 2012 master class and for the PhD Course on Combinatorial Optimization at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa). At the moment no news are available. Login to manage all website contents.	https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/michele.lombardi2/useful-contents/90bf99fb
The research aims at developing new knowledge on food systems. The Labs exploit advanced technologies, such as hot melt extrusion, supercritical CO2 extraction, ultra-high pressure homogenization and freeze-drying to (1) extract antioxidants, essential oils and natural pigments, (2) develop functional ingredients and (3) nutritional products. All raw materials, ingredients and products are characterized by up-to-date analytical techniques. Food quality, stability and shelf-life are generally assessed by calorimetry. Nutritional composition is assessed by HPLC, GC or FT-NIR or MIR. Advanced techniques such as e-Tongue or e-Nose are also used. Overall, the lab offers a comprehensive knowledge on innovative food processing and food quality analysis.	https://www.unibz.it/en/faculties/sciencetechnology/research/food-sciences/food-technology-platform/
Port: Still waiting to find some substance in Cara Mund's nascent congressional campaign If elected, Mund would have to choose a party to work with. Who would she choose? Maybe she'll refuse to answer, just as she's refused to answer who she voted for in 2020. MINOT, N.D. — No, Cara Mund, you will not be the first female to run for Congress in North Dakota. “I think people are excited to see another name on the ballot and to see a woman for the first time ever in that role or position as someone you can vote for," the former Miss America told reporters for Fargo-based television station Valley News Live while collecting signatures for her independent run . "It’s important we have that representation, especially now in 2022. It should not be the first time a woman has been placed on this ballot for this role." Here's the thing: If Mund gets her signatures, it won't be the first time a woman has been on North Dakota's ballot for this role. It wouldn't even be the second time. If we're talking about Congress, broadly, then we shouldn't forget that Heidi Heitkamp was our U.S. Senator through 2012. Prior to that, Jocelyn Burdick represented North Dakota in the Senate, though she was appointed, not elected, and her tenure there was brief. ADVERTISEMENT But if we're talking strictly about the U.S. House? Where Mund hopes to be seated? Pam Gulleson received the Democratic-NPL's nomination to run for the U.S. House back in 2012. She was defeated by Republican Kevin Cramer, but received a very respectable 41.8% of the vote. It's been downhill for the Democrats since then. In 2014 and 2016, George Sinner and Chase Iron Eyes received 38.5 and 23.8%, respectively. Current incumbent, Republican Kelly Armstrong, with whom Mund hopes to contend this November, has yet to earn less than 60% of the statewide vote. Not that Republicans haven't had their own lows. Former Senator Byron Dorgan, running for re-election to the U.S. House at the time, once got 78 percent of the vote against Lois Altenburg, a woman who was the Republican candidate for Congress that year. Anyway, you'd think that Mund would remember Gulleson, at least, if not Altenburg. She would have been 18, and (hopefully) voting for the first time in November of 2012. Maybe she wasn't living in North Dakota at the time? Still, 2012 wasn't even that long ago. Even those who "report" for Valley News Live should have remembered Gulleson. Which brings me to another problem with Mund's campaign: While she perpetrates shallow bromides, our state's political reporters aren't pushing back on them. "But Rob," some of you will say, "Mund is just beginning her campaign! Cut her some slack!" That's a rebuttal that make sense in May. Mund launched her campaign in August. Early voting commences just 45 days from the date I'm typing these words. Mund must stop expecting the rest of us to take her campaign more seriously than she is. ADVERTISEMENT Need another example? Let's talk about this whole "I'm a person not a party" thing. "I think the best part is I can take the best of both parties and find what's best for North Dakotans," she told the Bismarck Tribune, describing her decision to run as an independent. "I don't really identify as a Democrat or Republican, but rather just as an American. I'm a person, not a party," Mund was quoted as saying in 2017. https://t.co/OCXnHoX0Sg— Cara Mund (@CaraMund) August 8, 2022 That sounds nice, as a platitude, but that's also not how Congress works. Mund should tell us who she plans to caucus with should she be elected to serve in Congress. This is an important question, because while we have independents in Congress (Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine, presently), they have to choose to caucus with one of the two major parties. Both King and Sanders caucus with the Democrats. If they didn't, they wouldn't have any committee assignments, and their ability to serve their states would be severely compromised. If elected, Mund would have to choose a party to work with. Who would she choose? Maybe she'll refuse to answer, just as she's refused to answer who she voted for in 2020 . Mund claims to be a sort of centrist, though I've yet to see where she's articulated an even remotely concrete position on an issue that might be appealing to Republicans. She has said she is a fan of the judicial philosophy of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She derided the Trump-era decision to withdraw America from the Paris Accord. She is pro-choice, and even beyond her position on abortion, was critical of the U.S. Supreme Court finding that the Roe v. Wade precedent, which found in the U.S. Constitution a right to an abortion that was never written there, was improperly decided. ADVERTISEMENT Maybe, before North Dakotans begin voting, she could get around to describing a position Republicans might like? Am I being too tough on Mund? Maybe, but this isn't a beauty pageant, and while it may be a quaint notion in this era of celebrity candidates, but I expect people who seek to wield the awesome power of political office to be transparent about who they are and what they stand for.	https://www.jamestownsun.com/opinion/columns/port-still-waiting-to-find-some-substance-in-cara-munds-nascent-congressional-campaign
By Nan W. Frobish Visitors to Yosemite’s iconic Hetch Hetchy reservoir are doing a double-take. Instead of seeing the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada reflected in the pristine mountain water, they are now greeted by millions of black balls that cover the surface. After four years of record-setting drought and statewide low reservoir levels, concerns developed about evaporation losses and the drought’s effect on water quality for San Francisco’s premier water source. Plans to protect the drinking supply and reduce reservoir evaporation began in 2014, when another year of dry conditions was predicted with no end to the drought in sight. Inspired by similar measures taken at Ivanhoe Reservoir and the Los Angeles Reservoir in Southern California, 96 million black balls were poured into Hetch Hetchy to limit sunlight penetrating the water surface. Limiting sunlight on the reservoir will reduce both evaporation and the growth of potential contaminants. Given the emergency measures required to mitigate the drought’s effects on municipal water supplies, covering the reservoir was deemed more cost-effective and easier to achieve than constructing additional treatment facilities or implementing additional water conservation actions. Milly Pore, a spokesperson from the San Francisco PEC, explained, “We are facing long-term concerns about water quality and water supply reliability and estimated that we could save a lot of water and water quality this way.” “It’s an eye-sore,” said Louie Swan, a recent visitor to the reservoir. “It looks like an oil slick. If this is the best we can come up with to fix water quality, we might as well take the dam down altogether.” Previous research suggests that dam removal may be a contentious idea whose time has come for the politically charged reservoir. Dr. Sarah Null, a former researcher at the Center for Watershed Sciences, published a study of the effects of dam removal on San Francisco’s water supply. The findings suggest that the dam could be removed with little loss to water supply, but would require additional water treatment costs. With more and prolonged droughts predicted due to climate change, those water treatment costs are becoming a reality. As water managers and conservationists are becoming aware of the “new normal” for water quality in Hetch Hetchy, dam removal is quietly being revisited. “It’s a sensitive issue,” said one state agency representative with knowledge of the dam removal talks. “Frankly, we never thought the barriers to dam removal would [be eliminated] by natural conditions. But now that they are, it gives dam removal advocates a stronger position.” As awareness grows of the recent management activities, local San Francisco residents are voicing additional concerns. “What are the balls made out of, anyway?” asked Matthew McPhee, a long-time Bay Area resident who was attracted to the city because of its environmental consciousness. “Are they BPA-free? Will sunlight degrade their material? We’re just trading one water quality issue for another.” As well as addressing water quality issues, the ‘shade balls’ are also a pilot project to address broader goals set by Governor Brown to reduce evaporation in all of California’s reservoirs. “Following last year’s 25% reduction in urban water use, we considered requiring that all reservoirs be covered to further save water,” says Rex Kransrose of the Governor’s office. “This year’s wetter conditions delayed this move, but we are glad to see San Francisco leading the way on this.” “Water supply losses due to evaporation are a major issue,” says Dr. Mollie Luna, a researcher at the Center for Watershed Sciences. “We have enough storage, it’s preventing loss that’s the issue. We’re not sure how effective these shade balls might be, but the drought has shown us that we need to proactively consider many different approaches to secure our water supply.” Balancing the ‘shade balls’ with recreational uses is another concern. One option is to phase out municipal supply from reservoirs with the poorest water quality, and gradually transition to solely recreational purposes. The experiment on Hetch Hetchy will provide guidance on whether the ‘shade ball’ approach can be effective for California’s extensive reservoir system. Nan W. Frobish is an occasional contributor to the California Waterblog and director of life enrichment for the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. Further reading A reservoir goes undercover. Los Angeles Times. June 10, 2008 Why Did L.A. Drop 96 Million ‘Shade Balls’ Into Its Water? National Geographic. August 12, 2015 Magin, G.B. and L.E. Randall (1960), Review of Literature on Evaporation Suppression, US Geological Survey, Professional Paper 272-C, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, Washington, DC. Null SE and Lund JR. 2006. Reassembling Hetch Hetchy: Water supply without O’Shaughnessy Dam. Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 395 – 408, April 2006. Null, Sarah E., 2016. Water Supply Reliability Tradeoffs between Removing Reservoir Storage and Improving Water Conveyance in California. Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA) 1-17. DOI:10.1111/1752-1688.12391.	https://californiawaterblog.com/2016/04/01/water-managers-drop-the-ball-on-hetch-hetchy/?replytocom=19761
Workshop Description: I am excited to bring my dimensional and sculptural collage techniques to Abrams Claghorn Gallery. In this workshop, you will learn about collage techniques, adhesives, materials and tools that can take your collage work to the sculptural level. I encourage participants to bring incomplete, failed or older works (on paper) to be reborn. As part of my own “Daily Practice – A Visual Journal” series, I create a unique and meditative artwork each day. These works respond to real-time happenings, political/social issues, my inner life and observations. Many of these are dimensional collages built from failed, older or incomplete works, giving them a new life. Elizabeth's Artist Statement: Visual and functional connections between the microscopic and cosmic realms conjure the mysterious and sometimes a sense of the divine. I explore these connections within the consistency of nature’s forms, at the intersection of dreams and science, and within the comparison of belief versus data-driven conclusions. Printmaking, installation, and digital media are my primary media. As an amateur scientist, printmaking allows me to be both artist and experimenter most successfully. My prints are composed of many layers that bury and reveal imagery. My methods include “Paper Litho” and sculptural prints, both of which I adapted into signature techniques. My current series, “Daily Practice – A Visual Journal”, sprung from “12 January Mandalas”, a yearly socially engaged project led by friend and colleague, Judy Shintani. Since January 1, 2018, I have created a unique, meditative artwork daily, even on extended travels. Within these works, I respond to real-time happenings, political/social/environmental issues, my inner life and observations. Many are original prints or paintings. Just as many are created from failed, older or incomplete works, giving them a new and layered life. Elizabeth's Experience: Elizabeth Addison is a Berkeley, California-based visual artist, curator, and educator whose works are included in numerous private and public collections. Her primary media include printmaking, installation, and digital media. A 18-year artist participant in SOMArts’ annual Día De Los Muertos, Ms. Addison’s work has been featured at SOMArts, The California Endowment, The Brower Center, Marin Foundation, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, Arc Gallery SF, Bankhead Center for Performing Arts, Claudia Chapline Gallery, The Institute of Noetic Sciences, O’Hanlon Center, Berkeley Civic Center, Kala Art Institute, The University of Wisconsin, Giles Gallery - Eastern Kentucky University, John F. Kennedy University Gallery, Barbara Anderson Gallery, Gearbox Gallery, Pacific Pinball Museum, Addison Street Windows, Artworks Downtown and Oakopolis. Elizabeth instructs regional workshops and classes featuring her unique printmaking and mixed-media methods. She is an Artist-in-Residence at Kala Art Institute, NCWCA (Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art) Exhibitions Chair, and the former NCWCA Professional Development Chair. She is also a member of the Bay Area Women’s Artists Legacy Project (BAWALP) and Women Eco Artist Dialog (WEAD.) Workshop Details Location and Contact information for Abrams Claghorn Gallery: 1251 Solano Avenue, Albany CA 94706 510.526.9558 AbramsClaghorn.com Facebook Page: Abrams Claghorn Gallery Instagram: abramsclaghorn Frequently Asked Questions: All workshops at Abrams Claghorn Gallery are gender inclusive. Some workshops have age minimums please check in the workshop description for this or call us if your curious. - How do I pay? Please follow the link to our Shopify website to make a payment. https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/workshops Once you have paid your space is now secured in the workshop. - So I want to attend by have not paid, is it ok to just show up? No, if you’d like to join us you must pay in advance. Many of our instructors have to plan how many students will be attending and this includes packaging, transporting, and buying enough materials for students. Please pay if you’d like to attend. All of our workshops also have a minimum and maximum of students depending on the instructors desires of optimizing the workshop. Pay to save your spot today! - I paid for the workshop, what next? Awesome, thank you for joining us. We will send you a reminder email 24-48 hours in advance to remind you of your up-coming event plus things to consider, such as parking, and materials or proper clothing if the workshop is messy hands on. - What is your refund policy? NO refunds within two weeks of the event. This is in respect of our instructors and other students desire to attend the workshop. Cancellations are detrimental to our minimum numbers to run the workshop. Many of the workshops are very intimate, each student has lots of one on one with the instructor and this usually leads to very in depth and successful workshop sessions. Sign up now before the classes are full. - Can I bring my dog? You can if the dog is comfortable under our shade tree out front. The workshops can be 1 - 5 hours long, and very immersive, so please consider this when bringing your pup. - Is there parking? Yes, there is free parking on the street and usually many available spaces. - Is there food/coffee in the area? Yes, Solano is loaded with many locations to grab a quick snack, a full meal, and tea/coffee options. - Is your location wheelchair accessible? Yes. - Do you have a public bathroom? No. However, we DO have a restroom for paying students.	https://abramsclaghornshop.com/collections/workshops/products/dimensional-collage-with-elizabeth-addison
By integrating collaborative learning, you will automatically be appealingto different learning styles. www.themegallery.com11Tips for Different Learning Styles Pink SheetAuditory: Record a Summary of What you have learned (Group Discussions: The role of the scribe)Visual: Take notes, make pictures of concepts, create graphs, and create charts (Group Concept Maps: Colored Markers and a white board)Kinesthetic/Tactile: Use models, real objects, create using technology, and materials that can be touched and moved. (Small Groups: Acting out a Concept) www.themegallery.com12Hand-OutsDifferent Types of Learning Style Inventories Yellow: 2 Copies- Basic Inventory Orange and Purple: More in-depth Inventories Know your own learning style: Complete one of the Yellow sheets and discuss with your Neighbor.Do you feel the inventory is correct? Why/Not? www.themegallery.com13 Integrating TechnologyPodcastsYoutubeGoogle DocsIMDiscussion ForumsWebJust to Name a Few1421st Century SkillsAre students learning enough just by listening to lectures?21st Century Learners 15Digital Blooms Taxonomy 16DiagramCreate: Googlio/Google SitesEvaluation: YouTubeAnalyze: ExploratreeApplication: Discussion ForumEPortfolioEeducation PlatformGraphic Organizers & DiagramsIM/Wikki/Podcastetc.17RecapUse Collaborative Learning at least1/5 of Class Time 1Appeal to Different Learning Styles Through Group Activities2Use Technology Through Independent &/orPartner/GroupStudy/Activity318Questions?www.themegallery.com 19Independent Work: Survey(white) 20Thank You! References:Felder, Richard . "Technology-Based Instruction and Cooperative Learning." IEEE Education Society 1 (2001): 2-3. Print. "Lecturing Discussion Questioning Active Learning (discipline specific)." Active and Collaborative Learning Strategies. McGill University, 26 Aug. 2011. Web. 23 Oct. 2011.	https://pdfslide.us/documents/engaging-students-56c32495ab2af.html
January 26, 2015 — Earlier this month, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) made a statement in response to a new report released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding multidisciplinary approaches to chronic pain. An excerpt of the NIH press release about the report is posted below, followed by the ACA’s comments. An independent panel convened by the NIH concluded that individualized, patient-centered care is needed to treat and monitor the estimated 100 million Americans living with chronic pain. To achieve this aim, the panel recommends more research and development around the evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches needed to balance patient perspectives, desired outcomes, and safety. Chronic pain is often treated with prescription opioids, but the panel noted widespread concern with this practice. Although some patients benefit from such treatment, there are no long-term studies on the effectiveness of opioids related to pain, function, or quality of life. There is not enough research on the long-term safety of opioid use. However, there are well-documented potential adverse outcomes, including substantial side effects (e.g., nausea, mental clouding, respiratory depression), physical dependence, and overdose—with approximately 17,000 opioid-related overdose deaths reported in 2011. The panel identified several barriers to implementing evidence-based, patient-centered care. For example, many clinicians do not have tools to assess patient measures of pain, quality of life, and adverse outcomes. Primary care practices often do not have access to multidisciplinary experts, such as pain management specialists. Insurance plans may not cover team-based, integrative approaches that promote comprehensive, holistic care. In addition, some plans do not offer effective non-opioid drugs as first-line treatment for chronic pain, thus limiting a clinician’s ability to explore other avenues of treatment. Once a health provider has made the decision to use opioids, there are insufficient data on drug characteristics, dosing strategies, or tapering to effectively guide clinical care. The panel’s final report, which identifies future research and clinical priorities, incorporates the panel’s assessment of an evidence report, expert presentations, audience input, and public comments. The panel’s report, which is an independent report and not a policy statement of the NIH or the federal government, is now available online. Click here for the full press release regarding the panel report.	https://www.chiroeco.com/aca-responds-to-national-institutes-of-health-report-on-chronic-pain-management/
Thompson defense seeks new trial Defense attorneys for convicted Spokane police Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. filed a motion Friday claiming everything from judicial error to juror misconduct in their attempt to persuade a federal judge to grant a new trial for charges stemming from the fatal 2006 confrontation with Otto Zehm. The first allegation is one that has been presented twice – and twice rejected by U.S. District Court Judge Fred Van Sickle – that the government did not present sufficient evidence to show Thompson acted willfully, or with a bad or evil purpose, to deprive Zehm of his constitutional right to be free of unreasonable force. “Second, evidence was admitted over objection at trial that unfairly tainted the proceedings,” defense attorney Carl Oreskovich wrote. A jury in Yakima convicted Thompson on Nov. 2 of using excessive force and lying to cover up his actions during the March 18, 2006, confrontation in which Thompson struck the 36-year-old mentally ill Zehm with a baton multiple times and shocked him with a Taser in a Spokane convenience store. Several other officers arrived, hog-tied Zehm, kept him on his stomach and placed a mask on his face. He stopped breathing and died two days later. Van Sickle is scheduled to sentence Thompson on Jan. 27. Court testimony indicated that federal prosecutors will seek up to 10 years in prison for the decorated officer. As part of his motion – to which the government has not yet responded – Oreskovich was critical of Van Sickle’s decision to allow: testimony from a Zip Trip employee who often saw Zehm purchasing Pepsi products; evidence of Zehm’s paycheck from the crime scene; and Zehm’s comment that all he wanted was a Snickers, which “allowed the prosecution to make constant reference to Mr. Zehm’s innocence,” Oreskovich wrote. Oreskovich again took aim at comments juror forewoman Diane Riley made to The Spokesman-Review. In an interview after the trial, Riley said that one of the jurors made comments during deliberations describing politics in Spokane as “corrupt and dirty.” She also said the jury believed “100 percent this was a police cover-up.” “The alleged political climate in Spokane, or so-called police cover-up, was not an issue that was ever presented to the jury or a fact that was to be considered during its deliberations,” Oreskovich said. “Therefore, information regarding a corrupt political climate is properly classified as extraneous information.” Oreskovich also criticized the jury instructions. Telling the jury that Zehm had a right to defend himself “was inappropriate and improperly focused the jury’s attention on Mr. Zehm’s actions and state of mind as opposed to what was perceived by Karl Thompson,” he wrote. Finally, the defense attorney – who has billed more than $354,000 for his firm after being appointed to represent Thompson at taxpayer expense – claimed that federal prosecutors engaged in “misconduct throughout the course of the trial,” including presenting evidence of Zehm’s innocence. To make his point, Oreskovich quoted Victor Boutros, a trial attorney with the Department of Justice. Oreskovich claimed that Boutros repeatedly misstated the evidence in his opening and closing arguments in an effort to influence a conviction out of the jury. For example, Oreskovich listed the transcript of the testimony from now retired Detective Terry Ferguson, who later acknowledged that she and Detective Mark Burbridge either changed or omitted information from witness statements about baton strikes to Zehm’s head. In his closing argument, Boutros talked about how Ferguson sent her report to prosecutors: “She knows the defendant has said deadly force is not justified, and she writes a report to the prosecutor saying not only don’t prosecute, there is no evidence, none, of excessive force,” according to court records. But Oreskovich said Ferguson contained “no such recommendation” despite writing in her 2006 report to prosecutors that she found no evidence that Thompson or any other officer had committed any crimes.	http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/dec/24/thompson-defense-seeks-new-trial/
AAAS invites you to a special reception with our editors. Science and its sister journals, Science Advances, Science Signaling, and Science Translational Medicine, seek to publish human genetics papers that are most influential within their field and that will significantly advance scientific understanding and human health. Science journals work together to present the most relevant research to our readers, who represent a very broad audience. We recently published several articles in the field of genetics, including "The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) pilot analysis," which examined how genetic expression varies among tissues within individuals, and "High burden and pervasive positive selection of somatic mutations in normal human skin," which examined the prevalence of mutations among individuals. We would love to hear what you find most exciting in human genetics. Several editors will be present, including Science's Deputy Editor for life sciences, Valda Vinson, Science genetics editor Laura Zahn, Science cancer editor Paula Kiberstis, and the editors from Science Translational Medicine, Science Signaling, and Science Advances, Orla Smith, Nancy Gough, and Philippa Benson. In addtion, Science Publisher Kent Anderson will also be attending, so be sure to join us in Baltimore!!!	https://www.aaas.org/events/scienceaaas-meet-editors-reception-baltimore
A group of 7 friends and I took a trip to Italy during the summer. The group -- which included folks from Columbia, South Carolina, Cleveland, Lafayette, Indiana , Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C.-- met in Rome's airport and jumped into 2 rental cars for our trip to Tuscany. We rented a villa in Fiano, a very small town near San Gimignano. The plan was to use the villa as our base of operations and to take day trips to the various sites throughout Tuscany. The town and the villa were lovely. The villa was located on a large, beautiful, family-owned vineyard. We had a large balcony which looked out on the Tuscan hills and San Gimignano in the distance. Our hosts sold excellent Tuscan red to their guests at the outrageous sum of $2.00 - $3.00 a bottle. Let's just say that we took advantage of our good fortune and consumed copious amounts of Fiano's Tuscan red. We did, after all, take our mission of helping to sustain the Tuscan economy very seriously. The first three days in Tuscany were spent in Florence. As one can imagine, Florence was a big hit. The fourth day found the group in Siena. A highlight of the Siena trip was having lunch in the large square in the center of town, the scene of Siena's famous annual horse races. We stopped for dinner in San Gimignano on the return trip to Fiano. It is well worth the effort to take the funicular to the hilltop to visit the old, walled city of San Gimignano. The view is beautiful and the narrow, cobblestone streets and homes are charming. The fifth day was spent by some exploring the back roads of Tuscany and visiting various vineyards. Others went to Pisa to sightsee and enjoy a day at a spa. Day 6 brought a trip to the Isle of Elba, the site of Napoleon's exile. Some thoughts -- taking the most direct route through the hilly Tuscan countryside is not the most expeditious route. The more modern highway which runs towards Pisa is much more tame. I also would not recommend tackling the Tuscan hills in the back seat of an aging rental car while sporting a bad hangover. Although the adventure did lead to the discovery of the the wonders of TravelGum, (an Italian motion sickness pill). I would further recommend, upon arrival in Elba, leaving the port city of Elba and exploring the outer regions of the island. The island is quite beautiful and the deep, blue waters pristine. We packed up the rental cars on Day 7 and returned to Rome. Those from South Carolina flew back to the States on Day 8 and the rest of the group spent the second week in Rome. Highlights of the week in Rome included the Catacombs, the Coliseum, the Vatican tour (conducted by Penny, a local legend), and, of course, the Sistine Chapel.	http://www.triporama.com/travel_guide/vacation_rentals/trip_ideas/40
Vegetables should be irrigated at an interval of eight to ten days. Watering vegetables at the right time is essential to their growth and water retention. Growers should irrigate vegetables at an interval of eight to ten days. As the temperature in summer intensifies, so does the humidity. Therefore, farmers should not show any negligence in irrigating vegetables and continue to irrigate vegetables at intervals of eight to ten days. However, this ...Read More » Weather forecast for the second week of July Monsoon rains are further expected in Kashmir, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It will improve condition of rivers and streams. Southern parts of the country, including Sindh and Balochistan, are unlikely to receive significant rainfall. Moreover, monsoon rains will intensify in mentioned areas after 15th July. For futher details, dial 03030300000 and talk to our Weather Experts.Read More » Drip Irrigation system is suitable for areas with water scarcity and barren lands Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface. For areas with water scarcity and barren lands, drip irrigation is more suitable, as it saves water and fertilizer and hence ...Read More » Irrigation Management in Sugarcane Sugarcane should not be drain out of water, as it is severely affected due to water shortage during the months of June and July because of severe weather conditions. If the sugarcane crop is irrigated according to the severity of the season and crop need, the yield per acre of sugarcane increases significantly. A good sugarcane crop throughout the year ...Read More » During current hot weather, Jamun gardeners should not let plants run out of water Due to the hot weather in summer, Jamun growers should not allow plants to run out of water because if during initial growth stage proper water is not given, later the production is severely affected. Gardeners should water the plants at intervals of 7 to 10 days and before flowering pruning should be done, so that the flowers can grow ...Read More » Date Palm gardeners should immediately prune the trees, Experts BaKhabar Kissan Palm gardeners should immediately prune the trees so that the plants and fruits can grow better. For proper growth of the palm plant and its fruit, it is necessary to prune the trees at least twice a year. During pollination and harvesting pruning of extra and unnecessary dry branches is essential. The pruning process helps to maintain good air and ...Read More » Timely eradication of weeds is essential to achieve higher cotton production, Experts BaKhabar Kissan Pest scouting should be done twice a week during the month of June, July and August due to the threat of whitefly infestation on the cotton crop. Timely eradication of weeds and other host plants is essential to achieve higher cotton production, as they are attacked by whiteflies all the year round. Whitefly serves as the vector of Cotton Leaf ...Read More » Department of Agriculture Punjab has issued strategies for the protection of crops during the rains The spokesman of the Department of Agriculture, Punjab has told the protection of various crops during the rains, the sugarcane, rice and fodder are tolerated by water. So farmers can shift rain water to these fields to avoid damage, while cotton and vegetable crops do not tolerate water. If there is 48 hours of water standing in the cotton crop ...Read More » Balanced feeding for improving livestock productivity, Livestock Specialists.	https://bakhabarkissan.com/author/amira/page/4/
Yoga Breakdance & Hip Hop Fusion! Discover how yoga poses combine with popping and locking, footwork, and b-boy freezes to create a fun and rhythmic experience! Explore this unique open level, 4-part workshop, that is inspired by a blend of styles, including vinyasa, hip hop and breakdance. You will learn a full dance routine by the end of this four week workshop, as well as explore individual standalone segments during each visit.	https://www.sawmillclub.com/blog/category/announcements/page/2/
Crisp and inviting 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in the pristine Lakes on Eldridge community. Natural light flows into the first floor which features a generous master suite, open living/kitchen floor plan, formal dining, and library with built-in shelving. The second floor houses 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an impressive game room. You'll be amazed at the abundance of walk-in attic storage! Home is equipped with 8 hard wired 360 degree security/nanny cams. Most bookshelves attached to the walls and will remain 24 hour manned gated invites you into this secluded gem of a neighborhood. Lovely for all ages, the community features gorgeous walking trails, lakes, community pool, tennis & volleyball courts. Recently built community lake house and gym. Active community w/ holiday events for children, book clubs, parades and more. \|MLS#\|\|50159717\| \|Style\|\|House\| \|Sub-Type\|\|Resale\| \|Status\|\|Active\| \|Year\|\|1999\| \|Days On Site\|\|47\| \|Bed(s)\|\|4\| \|Bath(s)\|\|3 Full, 1 Half\| \|SQ Feet\|\|3,558\| \|Garage\|\|2\| \|Story(s)\|\|2\| \|Acreage\|\|0.24\| Open House \|Friday, March 01, 2019\| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Area Information \|State\|\|Texas\| \|County\|\|Harris\| \|City\|\|Houston\| \|Zip Code\|\|77041\| \|Area\|\|8\| \|Community Name\|\|Lakes On Eldridge Sec 19\| \|School District\|\|13 - Cypress-Fairbanks\| \|Elementary School\|\|KIRK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL\| \|Middle School\|\|TRUITT MIDDLE SCHOOL\| \|High School\|\|CYPRESS RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL\| \|Listing VS Median (in Lakes On Eldridge Sec 19)\| Price: $450,000 low \| high Med: $450,000 50% of Average SqFt: 3,558 low \| high Med: 3,558 50% of Average $ / SqFt: $126 low \| high Med: $126 50% of Average On Site: 47 low \| high Med:	http://www.tribetheagency.com/for-sale/12218-summerland-ridge-lane-houston-texas-77041/202-264418
Alternative name: English: High School FleetSynonyms: HaifuriJapanese: ハイスクール・フリート Info: Type: TVEpisodes: 12Status: Finished AiringAired: Apr 10, 2016 to Jun 26, 2016Premiered: Spring 2016Genres: Action, Military, SchoolDuration: 24 min. per ep.Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older Akeno Misaki and Moeka China share one goal—to join the Blue Mermaids! A group of fierce women, the Blue Mermaids are key to keeping peace among the seas and coastal cities in this age of maritime trade. To be a part of this elite group of sea protectors, they must succeed at Yokosuka's Marine High School. Akeno and Moeka, together with their classmates, will take the plunge to become Mermaids!	http://www.chia-anime.me/episode/haifuri/
TECHNICAL FIELD BACKGROUND SUMMARY DETAILED DESCRIPTION Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 The present disclosure relates to vehicle alerts, and, more specifically, vehicle alerts in automated vehicles. As vehicles become more automated, driver's awareness of the vehicle's operating conditions becomes increasingly more important. Many vehicles have alert systems. Such alert systems generally notify drivers and passengers when immediate action is needed from the driver, or a particular component or system is malfunctioning. The notifications issued by the alert system can be audible alerts, visual alerts, etc. However, such alert systems do not notify drivers and passengers when the system is operating in an ideal manner and no action from the driver is needed. Also, such alert systems do not notify drivers and passengers when the system is operating in a less-than ideal manner, yet still operable. Disclosed herein are embodiments of vehicles subject to autonomous operation with confidence appraisal systems and methods of apprising a driver of a confidence in autonomous operation of a vehicle. In one aspect, a vehicle subject to autonomous operation includes one or more autonomous support systems configured to support autonomous operation, a speaker system configured to disburse sound in an interior portion of the vehicle and a confidence appraisal system in communication with the one or more autonomous support systems and the speaker system. The confidence appraisal system includes a processor for initiating instructions stored on memory. The instructions include, during autonomous operation, monitoring, based on operational statuses of the one or more autonomous support systems supporting the autonomous operation, confidence in the autonomous operation, and operating the speaker system to disburse sound in the interior portion of the vehicle. The sound corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation, and varies with changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation, to continuously apprise a driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. In another aspect, a method of apprising a driver of a confidence in autonomous operation of a vehicle, includes, during autonomous operation of a vehicle is subject to autonomous operation, monitoring, based on operational statuses of one or more autonomous support systems supporting the autonomous operation, confidence in the autonomous operation, and operating a feedback system to provide feedback in an interior portion of the vehicle. The feedback corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation, and varies with changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation, to continuously apprise a driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. These and other aspects will be described in additional detail below. The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for apprising a driver of a vehicle subject to autonomous operation of confidence in the autonomous operation. While the vehicle is in autonomous operation, feedback is provided in the interior portion of the vehicle to continuously apprise the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. Generally speaking, the feedback corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation. At any given time, the feedback corresponds to the current confidence in the autonomous operation, and apprises the driver of the current confidence in the autonomous operation. Over time, the feedback varies with changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation to apprise the driver of the changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation. FIGS. 1-2 Detailed examples are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed examples are intended only to facilitate the description. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the aspects herein in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an understandable description of possible implementations. Various examples are shown in , but the examples are not limited to the illustrated structure or application. It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the examples described herein can be practiced without these specific details. FIG. 1 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 10 10 14 14 10 14 is a view of a vehicle . The view shows a top view of the vehicle , as well as a schematic block diagram of the vehicle . The vehicle can be any type of vehicle. For example, the vehicle can be an automobile, motorcycle, semi-truck, tractor, boat, and/or any other type of motorized or partially motorized transport. The vehicle can be located in any environment. For example, the vehicle can have an external environment . The external environment can be any region located outside the vehicle . Additionally, the vehicle can have an interior portion . The interior portion can generally be any region located inside the vehicle . In one or more arrangements, the interior portion can include the cabin. 10 10 10 10 16 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 16 16 16 16 Generally speaking, the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation. The vehicle can be autonomous, semi-autonomous, and/or highly automated, for instance. The vehicle can include various autonomous support systems that support the vehicle's autonomous operation. These autonomous support systems may be or include various vehicle systems . The vehicle systems can include, for example, a propulsion system , an energy system , a stability control system , a braking system , a steering system , a navigation system , an audio/video system , and/or any other systems generally available in vehicles (such as a climate control system, remote starting system, etc.). Each of the various vehicle systems can have an operational status. The operational status for each of the various vehicle systems can correspond to the operations of the vehicle systems , including without limitation their operability. The operational status can change over time as conditions effect the vehicle systems . Such conditions can include, for example, weather conditions, traffic conditions, low fuel or energy, etc. 18 10 20 10 20 22 10 10 10 24 10 10 26 10 28 10 30 32 30 32 30 30 30 32 34 34 30 The propulsion system can control the engine, motor, transmission, and/or other vehicle controls (such as, for example, a cruise control system) for accelerating or maintaining the speed of the vehicle . The energy system can control the vehicle's energy usage and storage. The energy source used by the energy system can be in the form of gasoline, natural gas, diesel oil, batteries, fuel cells, or the like. The stability control system can activate brakes or motors to one or more of the vehicle's wheels to maintain the stability of the vehicle , including, for example, the proper yaw of the vehicle . The braking system can control the deceleration of the vehicle by actuating, for example, breaks on the vehicle . The steering system can control the direction of the vehicle by adjusting, for example, the angle of the wheels with respect to a longitudinal direction α, and/or lateral direction β. The navigation system can be used for establishing routes or directions for the vehicle , and can include maps and/or can connect to external or remote sources for determining a route. The audio/video system can be used for providing entertainment to a driver . The audio/video system can receive data from various sources to provide entertainment to the driver . The audio/video system can received data from remote sources, such as radio sources including AM radio, FM radio, satellite radio, etc. Additionally or alternatively, the audio/video system can receive data from internal sources, such as CDs, DVDs. In one or more arrangements, the audio/video system can receive data from the driver's mobile device . The mobile device can be wirelessly connected to the audio/video system . 30 37 37 38 14 10 38 30 The audio/video system can be in communication with a speaker system including one or more speakers. The speaker system can be operated to disburse sound in the interior portion of the vehicle . The sound may be disbursed, using sound from the audio/video system , for entertainment purposes. 10 40 40 12 10 40 10 40 10 The autonomous support systems of the vehicle can further be or include a sensor system . The sensor system can include one or more sensors. The one or more sensors can be configured to monitor something in the external environment of the vehicle . In one or more arrangements, the one or more sensors can be configured to monitor in real-time. Real-time can be a level of processing responsiveness that a user or system senses as sufficiently immediate for a particular process or determination to be made, or that enables the processor to keep up with some external process. The sensor system can be positioned anywhere in or on the vehicle . The sensor system can at least partially include existing systems of the vehicle , such as backup sensors, lane keeping sensors, and/or front sensors, just to name a few possibilities. 40 40 Each of the sensors in the sensor system can have an operational status. The operational status for each of the sensors in the sensors system can correspond to the operations of the sensors, including without limitation with operability. The operational status can change over time as conditions effect the various sensors. Such conditions can include, for example, sensor failure, occlusion, vehicle location, low lighting conditions, state changes (e.g., ON/OFF) etc. 40 12 10 40 12 10 40 10 10 The sensor system can include one or more sensors configured to sense the external environment of the vehicle or portions thereof. For instance, the sensor system can be configured to acquire data of at least a forward portion and/or at least a rearward portion of the external environment of the vehicle . For example, the sensor system can monitor the forward portion along the longitudinal direction α in front of the vehicle , and/or monitor the rearward portion along the longitudinal direction α behind the vehicle . 40 12 10 12 10 40 10 Additionally or alternatively, the sensor system can be configured to acquire data of at least a side portion of the external environment of the vehicle . The side portion can be, for example, a portion of the external environment that is located between the forward portion the rearward portion of the vehicle . For example, the sensor system can be configured to monitor a left side and/or a right side portion along a lateral direction β of the vehicle . 40 42 42 10 10 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include vehicle sensors . Vehicle sensors can include sensors associated with detecting information about the vehicle . Such information can include, for example, the vehicle's speed, direction, acceleration, rotation, weather conditions, traffic conditions, road conditions, etc. Sensors used in determining such information can include, for example, speedometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, accelerometers, barometers, thermometers, altimeters, IMU sensors, CAN sensors, etc. Additionally or alternatively, the vehicle can be in communication with external or remote sources for determining conditions, such as, for example, weather conditions, traffic conditions, road conditions, etc. 40 44 44 44 12 10 44 12 44 12 44 14 10 44 14 44 14 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include microphone(s) . The microphone(s) can be any component or group of components configured to detect sound waves. In one or more arrangements, the microphone(s) can be configured to detect sound waves in the external environment of the vehicle . Where the microphone(s) are configured to detect sound waves in the external environment , the microphone(s) can be at least partially exposed to the external environment . Additionally or alternatively, the microphone(s) can be configured to detect sound waves in the interior portion of the vehicle . Where the microphone(s) are configured to detect sound waves in the interior portion , the microphone(s) can be at least partially exposed to the interior portion . 40 46 46 46 12 10 10 10 46 12 10 46 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include radar sensor(s) . The radar sensor(s) can be any device, component and/or system that can detect something using at least in part radio signals. The radar sensor(s) can be configured to detect the presence of one or more objects in the external environment of the vehicle , the position of each detected object relative to the vehicle , the distance between each detected object and the vehicle in one or more directions (e.g., in the longitudinal direction α, the lateral direction β and/or other direction(s)), the elevation of each detected object, the speed of each detected object, and/or the movement of each detected object. The radar sensor(s) , or data obtained thereby, can determine or be used to determine the speed, position, and/or orientation of objects in the external environment of the vehicle . The radar sensor(s) can have three dimensional coordinate data associated with the objects. 40 48 48 48 48 48 10 10 10 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include LIDAR sensor(s) . The LIDAR sensor(s) can be any device, component and/or system that can detect something using at least in part electromagnetic signals. In one or more arrangements, the electromagnetic signals can be laser signals. The LIDAR sensor(s) can include a laser source and/or laser scanner configured to emit a laser signal and a detector configured to detect reflections of the laser signal. The LIDAR sensor(s) may be configured to operate in a coherent or an incoherent detection mode. The LIDAR sensor(s) can be configured to detect the presence of one or more objects in the external environment of the vehicle , the position of each detected object relative to the vehicle , the distance between each detected object and the vehicle in one or more directions, the elevation of each detected object, the speed of each detected object, and/or the movement of each detected object. 40 50 50 50 12 10 10 10 50 12 10 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include sonar sensor(s) . The sonar sensor(s) can be any device, component and/or system that can detect something using at least in part sound waves. The sonar sensor(s) can be configured to detect the presence of one or more objects in the external environment of the vehicle , the position of each detected object relative to the vehicle , the distance between each detected object and the vehicle in one or more directions (e.g., in the longitudinal direction α, the lateral direction β and/or other direction(s)), the elevation of each detected object, the speed of each detected object, and/or the movement of each detected object. The sonar sensor(s) , or data obtained thereby, can determine or be used to determine the speed, position, and/or orientation of objects in the external environment of the vehicle . 40 52 52 52 10 52 52 10 52 10 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include positioning sensor(s) . The positioning sensor(s) can include a global positioning system, a local positioning system, and/or a geolocation system. The positioning sensor(s) may include a transceiver configured to estimate a position of the vehicle with respect to the Earth. For example, positioning sensor(s) can include a GPS transceiver to determine the vehicle's latitude, longitude and/or altitude. The positioning sensor(s) can use other systems (e.g., laser-based localization systems, inertial-aided GPS, and/or camera-based localization) to determine the location of the vehicle . It should understood that many various systems or components can be substituted and/or supplemented to the positioning sensor(s) to determine the location of the vehicle without departing from the scope of this disclosure. 40 54 54 12 10 In one or more arrangements, the sensor system can include camera(s) . The camera(s) can be any device, component, and/or system that can capture visual data. The visual data can include video and/or image information/data. The visual data can be in any suitable form. In one or more arrangements, visual data can include heat signatures, thermal images, and/or thermal video of a portion of the external environment of the vehicle . 54 54 The camera(s) can be any suitable type of camera. For instance, the camera(s) can be high resolution cameras, high dynamic range (HDR) cameras, infrared (IR) cameras, and/or thermal imaging cameras. 54 12 10 54 10 54 10 In one or more arrangements, camera(s) can be positioned to capture visual data from at least a portion of the external environment of the vehicle . In one or more arrangements, camera(s) can be positioned to capture visual data from at least a rearward portion of the external environment of the vehicle . As a further example, camera(s) can be positioned to acquire visual data from at least a left side portion and/or a right side portion of the external environment of the vehicle . 54 10 54 10 54 10 54 10 54 10 54 10 The camera(s) can be located in any suitable portion of the vehicle . For instance, camera(s) can be located within the vehicle . One or more of the camera(s) can be located on the exterior of the vehicle . One or more of the camera(s) can be located on or exposed to the exterior of the vehicle . Additionally or alternatively, one or more of the camera(s) can be located in on a side of the vehicle . As another example, one or more of the camera(s) can be located on the roof of the vehicle . 54 12 10 10 54 10 In one or more arrangements, the camera(s) can be one or more backup cameras. The backup camera can be a camera configured to acquire visual data of a rearward portion of the external environment of the vehicle . In some arrangements, the one or more backup cameras can capture visual data of at least a portion of the rearward portion of the external environment when the vehicle is not in a reverse gear mode and/or is otherwise moving in reverse. Alternatively or in addition, the camera(s) can include other cameras that may be used in the vehicle . 10 56 56 56 56 56 56 56 56 10 56 The vehicle can include one or more processor(s) . The processor(s) can be any component or group of components that are configured to execute any of the processes described herein or any form of instructions to carry out such processes or cause such processes to be performed. The processor(s) can be implemented with one or more general-purpose and/or special-purpose processors. Examples of suitable processor(s) can include microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, and other circuitry that can execute software. Further examples of suitable processor(s) include, but are not limited to, a central processing unit (CPU), an array processor, a vector processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic array (PLA), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic circuitry, and a controller. The processor(s) can include at least one hardware circuit (e.g., an integrated circuit) configured to carry out instructions contained in program code. In arrangements in which there is a plurality of processor(s) , such processors can work independently from each other or one or more processors can work in combination with each other. In one or more arrangements, the processor(s) can be a main processor of the vehicle . For instance, the processor(s) can be an electronic control unit (ECU). 10 58 58 58 58 56 10 58 56 58 56 10 The vehicle can include computer readable medium. In one or more arrangements, the computer readable medium can be memory . The memory can include volatile and/or non-volatile memory. Examples of suitable memory includes RAM (Random Access Memory), flash memory, ROM (Read Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), registers, magnetic disks, optical disks, hard drives, or any other suitable storage medium, or any combination thereof. The memory can include instructions in program code stored thereon. Such instructions can be executed by the processor(s) , and/or one or more modules of the vehicle . In one or more arrangements, the memory can be a component of the processor(s) . In one or more arrangements, the memory can be operatively connected to the processor(s) , and/or one or more modules of the vehicle and used thereby. Operatively connected can include direct or indirect connections, including connections without direct physical contact. 10 60 60 10 60 56 58 60 56 60 56 60 56 58 60 56 40 16 58 10 60 10 The vehicle can include one or more module(s) . The module(s) can be for performing various tasks in the vehicle . The module(s) can be implemented as computer readable program code that, when executed by the processor(s) , implement one or more of the various processes described herein. Such computer readable program code can be stored on the memory . The module(s) can be a component of the processor(s) , or the module(s) can be executed on and/or distributed among other processing systems to which the processor(s) are operatively connected. The module(s) can include instructions (e.g., program logic) executable by the processor(s) . Additionally or alternatively, the memory can contain such instructions. The various module(s) can be operatively connected to the processor(s) , the sensor system , the vehicle systems , the memory , and/or any other system or components of the vehicle . Operatively connected, as used herein, includes direct and indirect connections, including connections spread out over long distances and wireless connections. Various examples of module(s) that the vehicle can include will be described herein. 10 62 62 10 62 10 0 4 0 1 10 1 64 10 2 10 2 10 1 2 64 3 10 3 4 10 10 The vehicle can include an autonomous driving module . The autonomous driving module can be any component or group of components configured to operate the vehicle without driver control. In one or more arrangements, the autonomous driving module can operate the vehicle according to various levels of automation. The various levels of automation can, for example, range from LEVEL through LEVEL . LEVEL can be no automation. LEVEL can be function-specific automation, where the vehicle controls specific vehicle functions independently. For example, the vehicle can have adaptive cruise control, electronic stability control, dynamic braking, etc. In LEVEL , the driver has overall control with hands on a steering wheel and feet on the pedals, but cedes control of some functions to the vehicle . In LEVEL , the vehicle can have control of two or more functions that work in unison to relieve the driver of some control. One example of LEVEL control would be a vehicle having both lane centering and adaptive cruise control. In that example, distinguishing between LEVEL and LEVEL , the driver is able to take his hands off the steering wheel and off the pedal at the same time. In LEVEL , the vehicle can have limited self-driving automation. LEVEL allows a driver to cede full control of all functions under certain traffic or environmental conditions. In LEVEL , the vehicle is fully autonomous. The vehicle has full control of all functions in all traffic and environmental conditions. These levels of automation are outlined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publication, titled “Preliminary Statement of Policy Concerning Automated Vehicles,” (hereinafter NHTSA publication) which is incorporated herein by reference. Although these levels are described in this example, many different variations of such levels, including different levels of automation, can be used. 62 10 10 32 32 The autonomous driving module can cause the vehicle to operate in a current state of autonomy. The current state of autonomy can, for example, correspond to the current level of automation the vehicle is capable of operating in. In this and other examples, the current state of autonomy can be selected by the driver based on his or her current preferences. The current state of autonomy can be selected, for example, by the driver selecting a button or switch on a user interface. 62 16 40 62 40 16 The autonomous driving module can be operatively connected to the various autonomous support systems, including the vehicle systems and the sensor system . The autonomous driving module can, for example, use data received from the sensor system to control the various vehicle systems . 62 62 62 The autonomous driving module can include various sub-modules. The various sub-modules can be a part of the autonomous driving module , and/or can be modules outside of and in communication with the autonomous driving module . 62 66 66 10 12 66 40 66 40 12 10 40 66 12 10 The autonomous driving module can include a perception module . The perception module can evaluate the vehicle's environment . The perception module can receive data from the sensor system . The perception module can evaluate data received from the sensor system monitoring the external environment of the vehicle . Based on the data detected by the sensor system , the perception module can determine the conditions present in the external environment of the vehicle , including, for example, surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, construction zones, trees and foliage, and other objects or conditions generally perceived along a roadway. 62 68 68 66 12 10 66 68 The autonomous driving module can include a planning/decision making module . The planning/decision making module can be in communication with the perception module . Based on the conditions present in the external environment of the vehicle (as determined by the perception module ), the planning/decision making module can plan a path that takes into consideration the conditions present. 62 70 70 16 10 68 70 16 70 10 16 The autonomous driving module can include a control module . The control module can control the various vehicle systems to operate the vehicle based on the path determined by the planning/decision making module . The control module can send signals directly to the various vehicle systems . Additionally or alternatively, the control module can send signals to actuators that control components of the vehicle that are included in the various vehicle systems . 62 10 62 10 It should be appreciated that, although the previous example of an autonomous driving module is described, the vehicle can be operated autonomously or semi-autonomously by many different methods. Accordingly, the present disclosure should not be limited to this autonomous driving module , and should be understood to generally include variations of autonomous systems for controlling a vehicle . 10 72 72 10 16 40 16 40 The vehicle can include a confidence evaluation module . The confidence evaluation module can determine confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The confidence may be associated with or otherwise based on the operational statuses of the autonomous support systems supporting the autonomous operation, such as the vehicle systems and/or the sensors in the sensor system . If any one of the vehicle systems or any sensors in the sensor system are not operating optimally, or are in a failed state, the confidence in the autonomous operation can be lower than if they were operating optimally, for example. The confidence level can be a scaled number, a percentage confidence, a weighted factor, or any other way of characterizing confidence in autonomous operation. 10 52 72 52 52 52 For example, if the vehicle is in a location where positioning sensors are not performing optimally, the confidence evaluation module can evaluate the current operational status of the positioning sensor(s) , determine that the positioning sensor(s) are not operating optimally, and determine the confidence in the autonomous operation considering that the positioning sensor(s) are not operating optimally. 40 16 10 It is noted that, although the confidence in the autonomous operation may be adjusted based on a sensor in the sensor system , a vehicle system or other autonomous support system not operating optimally, it may be the case that the vehicle can still operate autonomously, either in its current or different state of autonomy, albeit in a less confident manner. 72 10 32 10 In one or more arrangements, the confidence evaluation module can identify the current state of autonomy that the vehicle is operating in. As stated, the current state of autonomy can be a state of autonomy that the driver selects. Additionally or alternatively, the current state of autonomy can be the maximum level of automation which the vehicle is currently capable of operating in. 72 10 72 72 40 16 10 72 10 10 The confidence evaluation module can make determinations of confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The confidence evaluation module can, for instance, make determinations of confidence in the current state of autonomy. The confidence, as determined by the confidence evaluation module , can be based on the operational statuses of any combination of one or more of the sensors in the sensor system , one or more of the various vehicle systems or other autonomous support systems supporting autonomous operation of the vehicle . Accordingly, the confidence, as determined by the confidence evaluation module , can be based on the operability of the autonomous support systems. Additionally or alternatively, the confidence can be based on other information from the autonomous support systems, such as the vehicle's location, traffic or construction conditions, etc. In this example, the vehicle can predict a future condition that may cause a change in the current state of autonomy, for instance. 10 36 10 36 37 39 41 36 14 10 14 10 36 10 10 The vehicle can include a confidence appraisal system in communication with the autonomous support systems and a feedback system . The confidence appraisal system can be or include one or more modules working in unison to apprise a driver of confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The feedback system can include, for example, the speaker system , a haptic system , and a scent system . Accordingly, the feedback system can disburse or otherwise provide feedback in the interior portion of the vehicle . The feedback provided in the interior portion of the vehicle can include sound, haptic feedback, a scent, and/or any combination of these examples provided. The feedback system generally provides feedback to the driver to continuously apprise the driver of the confidence in autonomous operation of the vehicle , while the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation. 38 14 10 38 14 10 38 38 38 In one example, the feedback can be sound disbursed in the interior portion of the vehicle . While the vehicle is in autonomous operation, sound is disbursed in the interior portion of the vehicle to continuously apprise the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. Generally speaking, the sound corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation. At any given time, the sound corresponds to the current confidence in the autonomous operation, and apprises the driver of the current confidence in the autonomous operation. Over time, the sound varies with changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation to apprise the driver of the changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation. 10 58 56 56 58 10 The vehicle can include one or more databases for storing one or more types of data. The one or more databases can be a component of the memory , the processor(s) , or the database(s) can be operatively connected to the processor(s) and/or memory for use thereby. In one or more arrangements, the database(s) can be stored at a remote location and accessed wirelessly by the vehicle . 58 74 74 38 37 14 10 In examples where the feedback includes at least sound, the memory can include sound database . The sound database can include one or more sounds. The sounds, for example, may represent corresponding sounds that can be disbursed by the speaker system in the interior portion of the vehicle . 10 76 10 76 72 76 37 38 14 10 32 38 32 38 32 The vehicle can include a selection module. In examples where the feedback includes at least sound, the selection module can be a sound selection module . While the vehicle is in autonomous operation, the sound selection module can select, based on the confidence in the autonomous operation as determined by the confidence evaluation module , a sound that corresponds to the confidence. The sound selection module can operate the speakers to disburse the selected sound as sound in the interior portion of the vehicle to apprise the driver of the confidence. At any given time, the selected sound corresponds to the current confidence and, when disbursed as sound , apprises the driver of the current confidence. Over time, the selected sounds, and therefore the sound , will vary with changes to the confidence to apprise the driver of the changes to the confidence. It is noted that, although this example provided is in relation to sound, the same or similar description could apply to other modules for selecting other forms of feedback (e.g., signal selection module, scent selection module, etc., as discussed below). Generally speaking, a sound can include a temporal string of tones. Together, the sound's tones may express music (e.g., a song or other composition), road noise (e.g., noise heard as a vehicle drives along a roadway, including traffic sounds, construction sounds, etc.) or white noise, for example, or any combination of these. In these and other examples, the sound's tones may have a plurality of characteristics subject to variation, and one, some or all of these characteristics may be varied to vary the sound's intensity. The sound's tones may be varied using, for example, sound manipulation software generally known in the art. These characteristics of the sound's tones may be or include pitch, loudness and tempo, and to vary the sound's intensity, one, some of all of these characteristics of its tones may be varied, for example. The sound's intensity may increase with increases to the pitch, loudness or tempo of the sound's tones, or any combination of these, for instance. On the other hand, the sound's intensity may decrease with decreases to the pitch, loudness or tempo of the sound's tones, or any combination of these, for instance. It will be understood that the variations in these characteristics of the sound's tones may be accompanied by variations in other characteristics of the sound or its tones, such as, amplitude, timbre, harmony, octave, melody or phase, for instance, or any combination of these. 76 37 38 14 10 32 38 38 32 38 32 The sound selection module can select a sound that has an intensity that corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation, and operate the speakers to disburse the selected sound as sound in the interior portion of the vehicle to apprise the driver of the confidence. Over time, the intensity of the selected sounds, and therefore the intensity of the sound , will vary with changes to the confidence to apprise the driver of the changes to the confidence. In implementation, the sound may implicitly apprise the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. In other words, the sound may apprise the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation without specifically saying, or instructing, what the current confidence in the autonomous operation is, or that the confidence in the autonomous operation is changing. 76 37 38 14 10 Under the sound selected by the sound selection module , and its operation of the speaker system , the intensity of the sound disbursed in the interior portion of the vehicle can, for example, increase with decreases to the confidence, and decrease with increases to the confidence. 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 In one implementation where the tones of the sound have a plurality of characteristics subject to variation, to vary the intensity of the sound , one or more characteristics of its tones may be varied, with one or more remaining characteristics of its tones staying the same. For example, to vary the intensity of the sound , one or more of the pitch, loudness or tempo of the tones of the sound could be varied, with the one or more remaining characteristics of its tones staying the same. Accordingly, although the sound may be adjusted, with one or more of the pitch, loudness or tempo of its tones varied to vary the intensity of the sound , the sound may otherwise stay the same. In cases where the tones of the sound express music, road noise or white noise, for example, the music, road noise or white noise, as the case may be, may be adjusted to vary its intensity, but otherwise stay the same. 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 In this implementation, to increase the intensity of the sound , the sound could be adjusted so the pitch of its tones is increased, with the sound otherwise staying the same, for instance. Or, for instance, the sound could be adjusted so the loudness of its tones is increased, with the sound otherwise staying the same. Or, for instance, the sound could be adjusted so the tempo of its tones is increased, with the sound otherwise staying the same. 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 On the other hand, in this implementation, to decrease the intensity of the sound , the sound could be adjusted so the pitch of its tones is decreased, with the sound otherwise staying the same, for instance. Or, for instance, the sound could be adjusted so the loudness of its tones is decreased, with the sound otherwise staying the same. Or, for instance, the sound could be adjusted so the tempo of its tones is decreased, with the sound otherwise staying the same. 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 In another implementation where the tones of the sound have a plurality of characteristics subject to variation, to vary the intensity of the sound , each characteristic of its tones may be varied. For example, to vary the intensity of the sound , each of the pitch, loudness or tempo of the tones of the sound could be varied. Accordingly, the sound may be entirely switched. In cases where the tones of the sound express music, road noise or white noise, for example, the music, road noise or white noise, as the case may be, may be switched to something with a varied intensity. In this implementation, to increase the intensity of the sound , one, some or all of the pitch, loudness or tempo of the tones of the sound may be increased, for instance. On the other hand, in this implementation, to decrease the intensity of the sound , one, some or all of the pitch, loudness or tempo of the tones of the sound may be decreased. 76 74 44 30 A given sound selected by the sound selection module may be sourced from the sound database , from sounds detected by the microphone or from the audio/video system , for example, or any combination of these. 76 74 74 76 38 38 74 74 76 38 38 38 38 38 In one or more arrangements, the sound selection module can select sounds from the sound database . For this purpose, the sound database can store different sounds having respective intensities that, when selected by the sound selection module and disbursed back-to-back as sound , result in the sound having a varying intensity. In this example, the sounds stored on the sound database can be indexed, classified or otherwise arranged based on their intensity. Otherwise, one sound stored on the sound database could be subject to having its intensity varied by the sound selection module so that, when it is disbursed as sound , the sound has a varying intensity. In this case, the sound could be adjusted, with one or more of the pitch, loudness or tempo of its tones varied to vary the intensity of the sound , with the sound otherwise staying the same. 76 44 44 12 10 10 76 38 38 38 38 38 In one or more arrangements, the sound selection module can select a sound detected by the microphone(s) . The microphone(s) can detect sound in the external environment of the vehicle , such as road noise, or other ambient noise in, around or otherwise associated with the vehicle . The detected sound can be subject to having its intensity varied by the sound selection module so that, when it is disbursed as sound , the sound has a varying intensity. In this case, the sound could be adjusted, with one or more of the pitch, loudness or tempo of its tones varied to vary the intensity of the sound , with the sound otherwise staying the same. 76 30 30 76 38 38 38 38 38 In one or more arrangements, the sound selection module can select sounds currently received by the audio/video system . The sound received by the audio/video system can be subject to having its intensity varied by the sound selection module so that, when it is disbursed as sound , the sound has a varying intensity. In this case, the sound could be adjusted, with one or more of the pitch, loudness or tempo of its tones varied to vary the intensity of the sound , with the sound otherwise staying the same. 38 38 The sound can be varied continuously with changes to the confidence. Additionally or alternatively, the sound can be varied in a piece-wise manner as the confidence transitions through certain threshold values or intervals. 10 78 10 78 72 78 78 32 78 32 78 76 The vehicle can include an urgency determination module . While the vehicle is in autonomous operation, the urgency determination module can monitor the confidence in the autonomous operation determined by the confidence evaluation module . The urgency determination module can detect changes to the confidence over time. When, for instance, a drop in the confidence is significant, the urgency determination module can determine that it is necessary to apprise the driver of the confidence in a more urgent manner. On the other hand, when a rise in the confidence is significant, the urgency determination module can determine that the driver can be apprised of the confidence in a less urgent manner. In these cases, the urgency determination module can communicate with the sound selection module to select more or less intense sounds based on the urgency, which, in turn, is based on the change in confidence over time. 78 10 78 10 78 32 78 32 78 37 14 10 30 The urgency determination module can also compare the confidence to a threshold confidence. In one or more arrangements, each state of autonomy can have a threshold confidence associated therewith. Additionally or alternatively, the vehicle can have an overall threshold confidence regardless of the state of autonomy. When the confidence is not within the threshold, the urgency determination module can cause the vehicle to change from its current state of autonomy to a new state of autonomy. Additionally or alternatively, the urgency determination module can alert the driver to a change from the current state of autonomy to a new state of autonomy. In these examples, the urgency determination module can apprise the driver of a forthcoming state change of autonomy (or to manually change) the current state of autonomy to a new state of autonomy. In this example, the urgency determination module can operate the speaker system to disburse another sound in the interior portion of the vehicle , can communicate with the audio/video system to display a message on a display, actuate a light, etc. 14 39 10 14 10 In another example, the feedback provided in the interior portion can include, at least, haptic feedback via the haptic system . While the vehicle is in autonomous operation, haptic feedback is provided to the driver in the interior portion of the vehicle to continuously apprise the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. Generally speaking, the haptic feedback corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation. At any given time, the haptic feedback corresponds to the current confidence in the autonomous operation, and apprises the driver of the current confidence in the autonomous operation. Over time, the haptic feedback varies with changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation to apprise the driver of the changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation. FIG. 1 39 14 10 39 72 78 As shown in , the haptic system can be positioned in, for example, the driver's seat. However, such a system can be incorporated in other areas of the interior portion of the vehicle , such as the steering wheel, the floorboard near the driver's feet, etc. The haptic system can be in communication with the confidence evaluation module and the urgency determination module . 76 39 39 10 10 In this example, the sound selection module can be replaced with or include a signal selection module. The signal selection module can, for example, select and/or generate a signal to transmit to the haptic system. The signal can, for example, be a pulse width modulated signal. Various signals can be generated or selected via the signal selection module based on their corresponding intensity when disbursed via the haptic system . Much like the sounds previously described, the haptic system can be operated during autonomous operation of the vehicle to continuously apprise the driver of the current confidence in autonomous operation of the vehicle . 39 39 39 72 39 The signals received by the haptic system can have varying intensities, similar to the varying intensities of sound previously described. For example, the signals received by the haptic system can change over time based on changes in confidence. The signals received by the haptic system can have an intensity that changes over time based on the changes in confidence as detected by the confidence evaluation module . The intensity can be reflected in the signal. The signal can be varied by varying, for example, any one or more of the amplitude of the signal, the frequency of the signal, the voltage of the signal, the pulse-width of the signal, etc., depending on the type of the haptic system . 14 14 10 10 14 10 In another example, the feedback provided in the interior portion can include, at least, a scent disbursed in the interior portion of the vehicle . While the vehicle is in autonomous operation, a scent is disbursed or provided to the interior portion of the vehicle to continuously apprise the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation. Generally speaking, the scent corresponds to the confidence in the autonomous operation. At any given time, the scent corresponds to the current confidence in the autonomous operation, and apprises the driver of the current confidence in the autonomous operation. Over time, the scent varies with changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation to apprise the driver of the changes to the confidence in the autonomous operation. 41 14 10 41 72 78 41 41 14 10 10 14 10 10 The scent system can be positioned anywhere in the interior portion of the vehicle . The scent system can be in communication with the confidence evaluation module and the urgency determination module . The scent system can include one or more scents. The scent system can change the intensity of the scent in the interior portion of the vehicle over time. The intensity of the scent can change over time as the confidence in autonomous operation of the vehicle changes. Accordingly, in general, the scent in the interior portion of the vehicle can reflect the current confidence in autonomous operation while the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation. In one example, the intensity of the scent can be based on the perceived strength of the odor sensation (as perceived by a driver). In this example, the scent remains the same over time, and the concentration of the scent changes with changes in the confidence. The concentration based on the perceived strength of the odor sensation can include, for example, very weak, weak, distinct, strong, very strong, intolerable, etc. 41 41 41 41 Additionally or alternatively, the intensity can be based on a classification of each of the scents included in the scent system . The classifications can include, for example, sweet, warm, sour, pungent, etc. In this example, the scent changes over time, based on changes in confidence. Each of the scents included in the scent system can have a corresponding classification. In one example, the driver can classify the different scents. For example, the scent system can disburse each of the scents for the driver to sample, and the driver can input a corresponding classification based on his or her own personal preferences. As such, each scent included on the scent system would have a corresponding subjectively classified intensity based on a driver's input, after sampling. Additionally or alternatively, each scent included on the scent system could be classified by their generally understood intensity. For example, certain flowers, such as roses, are generally understood to have a good scent. Alternatively, sewage is generally understood to have a bad scent. 38 14 10 In this example, the actual scent disbursed can be changed (similar to changing the sound disbursed), and/or the concentration of the scent can be changed. For example, a more concentrated scent can be disbursed with changes in confidence. The concentration of the scent can increase as confidence decreases, and the concentration of the scent can decrease as confidence increases. Additionally or alternatively, the scent disbursed in the interior portion of the vehicle can change with changes in confidence. The intensity of the scent can be changed by changing the scent itself, and/or by changing the concentration of the scent. 76 41 38 14 41 10 14 10 10 The sound selection module can be replaced with or further include a scent selection module. The scent selection module can, for example, select a scent to be disbursed via the scent system . Much like the sound disbursed in the interior portion , the scent disbursed via the scent system can be disbursed while the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation. The intensity can correspond to the confidence of the autonomous support systems. Accordingly, the intensity of the scent in the interior portion of the vehicle can change with changes in confidence in autonomous operation of the vehicle . 72 76 78 10 The following examples are provided to further explain the interrelation between the confidence evaluation module , the sound selection module , and the urgency determination module . However, it should be understood that the disclosure is not limited to these examples. Many different variations of these examples could be used in the vehicle without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, much of the same examples can be used with reference to, or further include, the other forms of feedback described herein (e.g., haptic feedback, scent, etc.). 10 10 10 10 3 62 16 The vehicle can travel along a roadway before sunset in the evening. As the vehicle drives along the roadway, the vehicle can operate autonomously in a first state (e.g., the vehicle's current state of autonomy). In this example, the first state can be, for example, LEVEL automation. Accordingly, autonomous driving module can be in full control of the vehicle systems under certain traffic and environmental conditions. 72 40 72 16 72 10 The confidence evaluation module can determine that all of the sensors in the sensor system supporting the autonomous operation are operating optimally. Additionally, the confidence evaluation module can determine that all vehicle systems supporting the autonomous operation are operating optimally. Accordingly, the confidence evaluation module can determine that the vehicle is operating autonomously in a fully confident manner. The confidence in the autonomous operation associated with the current state of autonomy can be, for example, 100%. 76 72 76 74 37 38 14 10 38 The sound selection module can receive the confidence from the confidence evaluation module associated with the current state of autonomy. Since the confidence is 100%, the sound selection module can select a sound from the sound database that has a low intensity, and operate the speaker system to disburse the selected sound as sound in the interior portion of the vehicle . The selected sound, and accordingly the sound , could be a low pitch “hum,” an infrequent (i.e., low-tempo) low-volume tone, etc. 10 54 72 54 The vehicle can continue to travel as the sun sets. Accordingly, one of the sensors, the camera(s) , is not be able to operate optimally (since it is dark out). The confidence evaluation module detects that the camera(s) are unable to operate optimally, and, as such, determines a new confidence associated with the current state of autonomy. The confidence associated with the current state of autonomy can now be, for example, 95%. 78 78 78 3 78 32 The urgency determination module can detect the change to the confidence. In this example, the urgency determination module detects that the previously determined confidence (100%) has dropped 5%. However, the urgency determination module determines that the current confidence (95%) is still greater than the threshold confidence for the LEVEL automation (75%, for example). Accordingly, the urgency determination module determines that there is only a minor, insignificant change to the confidence and, as such, there is only a minor need to apprise the driver of the change to the confidence. 76 78 76 76 38 37 The sound selection module can be in communication with the urgency determination module . Based on the 5% drop in confidence from 100%, the sound selection module can select a different, higher intensity sound than the first sound selected. Based on the current 95% confidence, the sound selection module can select, for example, a slightly higher pitch “hum”, a slightly higher tempo low-volume tone, etc. Accordingly, the second sound selected by the sound selection module and disbursed as sound by the speaker system is slightly more intense than the first sound selected. The second sound selected corresponds to the second determined confidence (95%), and the first sound selected corresponds to the first determined confidence (100%). 10 10 10 2 62 16 62 26 18 24 The vehicle can travel along a roadway in a mountain range. As the vehicle drives along the roadway, the vehicle can operate autonomously in a first state. In this example, the first state can be, for example, LEVEL automation. Accordingly, autonomous driving module can operate two or more of the vehicle systems in unison. For example the autonomous driving module can control the vehicle's steering system , propulsion system , braking system , etc. (e.g., lane centering with adaptive cruise control is currently enabled). 72 40 50 54 52 10 72 16 72 10 The confidence evaluation module can determine that all of the sensors in the sensor system supporting autonomous operation are operating optimally, except for sonar sensor(s) (which are not working optimally due to high roadway noise), camera(s) (which are not working optimally due to occlusions), and positioning sensor(s) (which are not working optimally due to the vehicle being in a mountain range). Additionally, the confidence evaluation module can determine that all vehicle systems supporting autonomous operation are operating optimally. Accordingly, the confidence evaluation module can determine that the vehicle is operating in a semi-confident manner. The confidence in the autonomous operation associated with the current operating state can be, for example, 70%. 76 72 76 76 44 76 37 38 14 10 38 72 The sound selection module can receive the confidence from the confidence evaluation module associated with the current state. Since the confidence is 70%, the sound selection module can select a sound that has a medium intensity. In this example, the sound selection module can select a sound detected by the microphone(s) (e.g., road noise). The sound selection module can operate the speaker system to disburse the selected sound as sound in the interior portion of the vehicle . The selected sound, and accordingly the sound , can be amplified to a first volume corresponding to the 70% confidence determined by the confidence evaluation module . 78 2 78 10 The urgency determination module can compare the current confidence (70%) to the threshold confidence for the LEVEL automation (60%). Since the current confidence is greater than the threshold confidence, the urgency determination module can determine the vehicle can continue to operate in the current state of autonomy. 10 10 52 72 52 The vehicle can continue to operate in the current state of autonomy when the vehicle exits the mountain range. Accordingly, one of the sensors supporting autonomous operation, the positioning sensor(s) , is now able to operate optimally. The confidence evaluation module detects the positioning sensor(s) are now operating optimally, and, as such, determines a new confidence associated with the current state of autonomy. The confidence associated with the current state of autonomy can now be, for example, 80%. 78 78 78 2 78 3 78 32 The urgency determination module can detect the change to the confidence. In this example, the urgency determination module detects the original confidence (0.7) has increased by 10%. The urgency determination module determines the current confidence (80%) is still greater than the threshold confidence for the LEVEL automation (60%). In one or more arrangements, the urgency determination module can determine the current confidence (80%) is equal to LEVEL threshold confidence. Accordingly, the urgency determination module can alert the driver of (and/or automatically switch to) an available higher level of autonomy. 76 78 76 76 38 37 76 76 37 14 10 32 10 3 The sound selection module can be in communication with the urgency determination module . Based on the 10% increase in confidence to 80%, the sound selection module can select a different, lower volume from the first sound selected. Based on the 80% confidence, the sound selection module can amplify the detected road noise to a second volume being lower than the first volume. Accordingly, the sound amplified to the second volume by the sound selection module and disbursed as sound by the speaker system is less intense than the first sound amplified and disbursed. The second volume corresponds to the second determined confidence (80%), and the first volume corresponds to the first determined confidence (70%). Additionally, the sound selection module can notify the driver of the availability of a higher level of autonomy based on the change in confidence. The sound selection module can operate the speaker system to disburse an additional sound different from the road noise in the interior portion of the vehicle to notify the driver of the availability of (or the vehicle transitioning to) LEVEL automation. 10 10 10 3 62 16 The vehicle can travel along a roadway before a construction zone. As the vehicle drives along the roadway, the vehicle can operate autonomously in a first state. In this example, the first state can be, for example, LEVEL automation. Accordingly, autonomous driving module can be in full control of the vehicle systems under certain traffic or environmental conditions. 72 40 72 16 72 10 The confidence evaluation module can determine that all of the sensors in the sensor system supporting the autonomous operation are operating optimally. Additionally, the confidence evaluation module can determine that all vehicle systems supporting the autonomous operation are operating optimally as well. Accordingly, the confidence evaluation module can determine that the vehicle is operating autonomously in a fully confident manner. The confidence associated with the current operating state can be, for example, 100%. 76 72 76 30 76 37 38 14 10 38 38 The sound selection module can receive the confidence from the confidence evaluation module associated with the current state of autonomy. The sound selection module can select a sound from the audio/video system at a low intensity. The sound selection module can operate the speaker system to disburse the selected sound as sound in the interior portion of the vehicle . The sound selected, and accordingly the sound , could be the normal pitch (e.g., the same pitch as the sound in the audio/video system ), the volume selected by the driver, etc. 10 10 10 3 72 10 10 10 The vehicle can continue to travel and approach the construction zone. Accordingly, all of the sensors are still operable, but a condition (the location of the vehicle ) is occurring such that the vehicle may no longer be able to operate in the current state of autonomy (due to a LEVEL limitation of operation in construction zones). The confidence evaluation module detects that the vehicle's location is approaching a construction zone and, as such, determines the confidence in the current state of autonomy based on the vehicle's location. The confidence associated with the current state of autonomy can now be, for example, 95%. The confidence can further decrease as the vehicle approaches the construction zone. 78 78 78 3 78 32 78 10 78 72 78 72 2 10 The urgency determination module can detect the first change to the confidence. In this example, the urgency determination module detects that the previously determined confidence (100%) has dropped 5%. However, the urgency determination module determines that the current confidence (95%) is still greater than the threshold confidence for the LEVEL state of autonomy (75%). Accordingly, the urgency determination module determines that there is only a minor change in confidence and, as such, there is only a minor need to alert the driver . However, the urgency determination module detects second change to the confidence, where the previously determined confidence (95%) has dropped another 5%. This change over time can indicate that the vehicle will continue to lose confidence in the current state of autonomy. The urgency determination module can detect the change in the confidence over time, and communicate with the confidence evaluation module to determine the cause of the changes in confidence. The urgency determination module , in conjunction with the confidence evaluation module , can determine that a transition to a different state of autonomy (e.g., LEVEL automation) is impending due to the vehicle approaching the construction zone. 76 78 76 37 38 30 38 76 10 76 38 38 30 76 38 37 The sound selection module can be in communication with the urgency determination module . Based on the 10% drop in confidence from 100%, the sound selection module can select, for example, a different sound having a different intensity. Based on the impending level change, the sound selection module can operate the speaker system to lower, for example, the volume of the sound received from the audio/video system , and, at the same time, disburse the different sound that has, for example, increasing intensity over time. In this example, the sound selection module can lower the volume of the first selected sound as the vehicle approaches the construction zone. Additionally, the sound selection module can increase the intensity of the second sound as the vehicle approaches the construction zone. The selected sound, and accordingly the sound , could be an increasingly higher pitch “ping”, an increasingly frequent (e.g., increasing the tempo over time) tone, etc., while the sound selected at the 100% confidence (e.g., the sound from the audio/video system ) can have a lower volume over time. Accordingly, the sound selected by the sound selection module , and the sound disbursed by the speaker system is more intense over time. In this example, the intensity of the selected sound is a function of the vehicle's location as it approaches the construction zone. 10 Although the previous examples have been presented, many variations of the preceding examples can be used in the vehicle , including different patterns of sounds, different changes in confidence, different transitions between levels, etc. Accordingly, the present disclosure should not be limited to the examples presented, and encompasses all the variations of such examples as would be generally understood in the art. 10 100 100 100 100 100 100 FIG. 2 FIG. 2 FIG. 1 FIG. 2 Now that the various potential systems, devices, elements and/or components of the vehicle have been described, various methods will now be described. Referring now to , a flow chart showing an example of a method for apprising a driver of a confidence associated with a state of autonomy. Various possible steps of method will now be described. The method illustrated in may be applicable to the arrangements described above in relation to , but it is understood that the method can be carried out with other suitable systems and arrangements. Moreover, the method may include other steps that are not shown here, and in fact, the method is not limited to including every step shown in . The steps that are illustrated here as part of the method are not limited to this particular chronological order. Indeed, some of the steps may be performed in a different order than what is shown and/or at least some of the steps shown can occur simultaneously. 100 102 100 104 The method starts at function block . The method proceeds to function block . 104 10 72 10 10 10 100 116 100 10 106 At function block , the vehicle identifies whether it is in autonomous operation. For example, the confidence evaluation module can identify the vehicle operating in a current state of autonomy. As previously stated, the current state of autonomy can be, for example, a level as described by the NHTSA publication. Additionally or alternatively, the current state of autonomy can be any way of categorizing or characterizing various levels of autonomy that the vehicle can be operated in. If the vehicle is not subject to autonomous operation, the method can proceed to function block , where the method ends. However, if the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation, the method can continue to function block . 106 72 104 72 100 108 At function block , the confidence evaluation module can determine a confidence corresponding to the current state of autonomy detected in function block . The confidence determined by the confidence evaluation module can be based on the operational statuses of the autonomous support systems. The method can proceed to function block . 108 72 10 108 72 100 10 110 100 114 At function block , the confidence evaluation module determines whether there was a previous determination of the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . Generally speaking, at function block , the confidence evaluation module determines whether this is the first iteration of the method , or whether there were previous iterations. If there was a previous determination of the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle , the method can proceed to function block . However, if there was not a previous determination of the confidence in autonomous operation (i.e., this is the first iteration), the method can proceed directly to function block . 110 72 106 100 102 100 112 At function block , the confidence evaluation module determines whether there has been a change in confidence between the determined confidence (at function block ) and the previous determination of the confidence (in the previous iteration). If there was not a change in confidence, the method continues back to function block . However, if there was a change in confidence, the method continues to function block . 112 72 100 114 At function block , the confidence evaluation module updates the confidence in the autonomous operation. The method continues to function block . 114 14 10 10 10 At function block , feedback is disbursed in the interior portion of the vehicle . The feedback corresponds to autonomous operation of the vehicle . The feedback apprises the driver of the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . 38 76 37 38 14 10 76 44 76 30 76 74 76 38 10 76 38 10 Such feedback can include sound . The sound selection module can operate the speakers to disburse sound in the interior portion of the vehicle . The sound selected by the sound selection module can include for example, an ambient sound detected by the microphone . In another example, the sound selected by the sound selection module can be from the audio/video system . In another example, the sound selected by the sound selection module can be a sound stored on the sound database . The sound selected by the sound selection module , and accordingly the sound , can correspond to the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The sound selected by the sound selection module , and accordingly the sound , can have an intensity corresponding to the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . 39 14 10 10 10 39 Such feedback can include haptic feedback. The signal selection module can send a signal to the haptic system to disburse haptic feedback in the interior portion of the vehicle . The signal selected or generated by the signal selection module can change over time with changes in confidence. The signal selected or generated by the signal selection module can correspond to the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The signal selected or generated by the signal selection module can have an intensity corresponding to the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The haptic feedback generated by the haptic system can change over time with changes in confidence. 41 14 10 14 10 10 10 Such feedback can include a scent. The scent selection module can select a scent to be disbursed, via the scent system , in the interior portion of the vehicle . The scent itself, and/or the concentration of the scent, can change over time with changes in confidence. The scent in the interior portion of the vehicle can correspond to the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . The scent can have an intensity corresponding to the confidence in the autonomous operation of the vehicle . FIG. 2 100 10 38 14 10 10 38 72 As shown in , the method continues through multiple iterations while the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation. Accordingly, a sound or other feedback is disbursed or otherwise provided in the interior portion of the vehicle while the vehicle is subject to autonomous operation, with the sound or other feedback corresponding to the confidence in autonomous operation determined by the confidence evaluation module . It will be appreciated that arrangements described herein can provide numerous benefits, including one or more of the benefits mentioned herein. For example, arrangements described herein can constantly apprise a driver of a confidence associated with a current state of autonomy for his or her vehicle. Arrangements described herein can apprise a driver of an impending change in state of autonomy. Arrangements described herein permit a driver to understand the current conditions that the vehicle is operating at regardless of what he or she is currently viewing. The flowcharts and block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments. In this regard, each block in the flowcharts or block diagrams may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. The systems, components and/or processes described above can be realized in hardware or a combination of hardware and software and can be realized in a centralized fashion in one processing system or in a distributed fashion where different elements are spread across several interconnected processing systems. Any kind of processing system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein is suited. A typical combination of hardware and software can be a processing system with computer-usable program code that, when being loaded and executed, controls the processing system such that it carries out the methods described herein. The systems, components and/or processes also can be embedded in a computer-readable storage, such as a computer program product or other data programs storage device, readable by a machine, tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by the machine to perform methods and processes described herein. These elements also can be embedded in an application product which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods described herein and, which when loaded in a processing system, is able to carry out these methods. Furthermore, arrangements described herein may take the form of a computer program product embodied in one or more computer-readable media having computer-readable program code embodied, e.g., stored, thereon. Any combination of one or more computer-readable media may be utilized. The computer-readable medium may be a computer-readable signal medium or a computer-readable storage medium. The phrase “computer-readable storage medium” means a non-transitory storage medium. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable storage medium would include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a random access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a digital versatile disc (DVD), an optical storage device, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. In the context of this document, a computer-readable storage medium may be any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. Program code embodied on a computer-readable medium may be transmitted using any appropriate medium, including but not limited to wireless, wireline, optical fiber, cable, RF, etc., or any suitable combination of the foregoing. Computer program code for carrying out operations for aspects of the present arrangements may be written in any combination of one or more programming languages, including an object oriented programming language such as Java™, Smalltalk, C++ or the like and conventional procedural programming languages, such as the “C” programming language or similar programming languages. The program code may execute entirely on the user's computer, partly on the user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on the user's computer and partly on a remote computer, or entirely on the remote computer or server. In the latter scenario, the remote computer may be connected to the user's computer through any type of network, including a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or the connection may be made to an external computer (for example, through the Internet using an Internet Service Provider). The terms “a” and “an,” as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term “plurality,” as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term “another,” as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having,” as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The phrase “at least one of . . . and . . . ” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As an example, the phrase “at least one of A, B and C” includes A only, B only, C only, or any combination thereof (e.g., AB, AC, BC or ABC). Aspects herein can be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof. Accordingly, reference should be made to the following claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicating the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view of a vehicle subject to autonomous operation, including a top view and schematic block diagram of the vehicle. FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing a method of apprising a driver of a confidence in the autonomous operation.
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Mr. Hillhouses motion The exhibition, based on extensive research by DAG and texts written by Dr. Devika Singh (Centre of South Asian Studies, University of Cambridge) and Kishore Singh (DAG, Head – Exhibitions & Publications) is designed by scenographer Adrien Gadére, and explores the influence of French artistic movements on Indian artists from the s :// The exhibition concludes with four contemporary reactions to the imagery of Orientalism by Middle Eastern and North African female artists. These works – including Inci Eviner’s video work Harem and Lalla Essaydi’s Women of Morocco triptych – answer Orientalist representations of the East, subverting and undermining works by Published on the th anniversary of his birth, this catalog accompanied the first international loan exhibition devoted to the art of the great French 18th-century artist Antoine Watteau. Western Decorative Arts, Part I: Medieval, Renaissance, and Historicizing Styles Including Metalwork, Enamels, and Ceramics 2 days ago Art in the time of lockdown: 9 Indian artists share their covid diaries 11 min read. 07 Aug Auction alert: a rare showcase of Bhanu Athaiya's paintings 2 days ago Local curator is Barbara Brotherton, Curator of Native American Art at the Seattle Art Museum. Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection is organized by the American Federation of Arts. This exhibition was made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor, the JFM Foundation, and Mrs. Donald M. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, established in memory of Smt. Indira Gandhi, is visualised as a centre encompassing the study and experience of all the arts – each form with its own integrity, yet within a dimension of mutual interdependence, interrelated with nature, social structure and cosmology. This view of the arts, integrated with, and essential to the larger matrix Research and discover more t modern and contemporary artists on Artsy. Find works for sale, biographies, CVs, Indian French artists art exhibition 2010 book auction :// Some of the best artists deal with disabilities in their everyday lives that the rest of us can’t even imagine living with, and use art to communicate with the world. The results are often stunning. We’ve collected biographies and sample pieces from outstanding disabled artists, both famous and lesser-known. The artists below paint with their hands, their mouths and their :// The Big Picture offers an approachable and accessible overview of contemporary art since the millennium, through just 10 works by 10 artists. Drawn from the fields of photography, painting, performance, sculpture, installation, video, film, and public art, the works selected range widely—from Andreas Gursky’s large-scale color photograph of the Rhine to Ai Weiwei’s installation of In the summer ofthe Indigenous Art Centre released a new book called "The Indigenous Art Collection: Selected Works ". Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the collection, this stunning volume and first major monograph published by the Government of Canada about the collection, highlights the richness and the importance of Indigenous cultures and heritage as an ART PARIS SEPTEMBER An act of resistance and the first cultural event in Paris after the holiday period. Postponed, then reinvented in a digital version, with the support of the majority of our galleries and the very strong commitment of our collectors eager to support the art scene, Art Paristhe modern and contemporary art fair, is reborn at the Grand Palais from September 10 to Galleries Top 10 Documentaries Every Art Lover Should Watch. Must-see flicks for art aficionados. Henri Neuendorf, J Comprising the work of more than one hundred artists, the exhibition charts the radical transformation of the medium between andas artists broke down drawing to its core elements, making line the subject of intense exploration: as the path of a moving point or a human body in motion (the dancer tracing dynamic lines across the stage Created about one month before the war’s end on Novemthis lithograph became the frontispiece for A. Gallatin’s book, Art and the Great War, which observed: “Credit is due to the Library of Congress for their foresight in assembling a large representative collection of posters and cartoons on the war.” Artnet is the art world online. Find artworks for sale, online auctions, top galleries, leading artists, and breaking art market news from around the Designing these characters, the worlds they protect and how they can live in synergy with words on a page is an art in itself - and comic book artists have a huge and worldwide following. These gods amongst geeks range from British trailblazer Dave Gibbons to American legend Jack Kirby. Comics are often derided as a 'low' art form, but they International Arts & Artists is a nonprofit arts service organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding and exposure to the arts internationally. IA&A fulfills its mission by providing programs and services to artists, arts institutions, cultural organizations, and the :// This is a list of artists with work in our collection or who have been included in a MoMA exhibition. It is updated continually. Caption: The Museum of Modern Art Renovation and Expansion Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler. Photography by Iwan Baan, Courtesy of MoMA Leading the revival of realism in the visual arts, the Art Renewal Center (ARC), a (c)(3), non-profit, educational foundation, hosts the largest online museum dedicated to representational art and includes works by the old masters, 19 th century, and 21st Century Artists as well as articles, letters and other online resources. The ARC is the foremost and only vetting service for Black & White The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 26 - Octo at the BWAC Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. $2, in cash awards. Juror: Jenée-Daria Strand. Open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories 18 years of age or older, this is a juried exhibition for artists working in all traditional and non. Discover artworks, explore venues and meet artists. Art UK is the online home for every public collection in the UK. Featuringartworks by o ://Art Musings at the India Art Fair – Booth E- 1, in New Delhi, is showcasing 11 artists. S H Raza’s work has mystic aspects of Hindu philosophy. The ‘Bindu’ is more of an icon, sacred in its symbolism, and placing his work in an Indian ://Find your favorite art prints from classic masters and discover up-and-coming artists.	https://poqocatubup.magny-notaires.com/indian-french-artists-art-exhibition-2010-book-23543nq.php
The invention discloses an electric bus charge station comprising mainly a rail demounting device, a rail mounting device, a battery charger, a bus lane, a charge area, a battery swap area and a road indicator light. When a bus needs to swap the battery, the bus can be driven into the battery swap area to remove the battery; the bus with the battery removed is connected to a temporary power supply and is driven to a battery mounting platform, a full battery is mounted to the bus, a temporary power cord is removed, and the bus can be driven off the battery swap area along the bus lane; after the battery swap area is full of the batteries, stopping changing the batteries for buses is started, and charging all batteries is started; meanwhile, the area, with the batteries fully charged, of the charge area is opened for continuously serving the electric buses for battery swap; one area is for charging, and the other area is for swapping, so that swapping efficiency of the electric bus is improved; the automatic bus charge station which is manpower saving is made possible.
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In my previous article, I have introduced the capability roadmap feature. In this article, I will describe all the steps that you should take to generate the capability roadmap. Typically, large scale capabilities are developed or enhanced in increments by multiple projects. The Evolver allows breaking down a capability into capability versions or increments. In other words, capabilities versions decompose the complex problem into more manageable pieces to support the capability evolution. The focus of capability-based planning is in the planning, enhancing, redesigning and developing business capabilities to the enterprises and develop the business view of the future state. This future state is actually your capability roadmap. Make sure you have following information before you start documenting the capability planning process. - Capability model, usually two levels minimum, is created. From the Designer, you can create the capability model, you can also import your capability model using the import feature. Make sure, you don’t repeat the same capability in the model. Higher level capabilities are decomposed to lower level capabilities to clearly articulate what a business does and what potentials business has to do. For example, a customer management capability can be broken down as below. In this capability model, the management of customer information is separated from the customer experience strategy management capabilities. As a good practice, the name of a capability should not contain any verb. - Capability version/increments data. Make sure you have created capability versions/increments data for all the impacted capabilities. For example, if you are enhancing the ability to assess customer experience across touchpoints then the version could be phrased as ‘‘Enhance customer experience assessment process’ if you are planning to improve the process. If you are replacing the customer master data management (MDM) technology then increment could be phrased as “Customer MDM technology implementation” and so on so. each increment describes a change in the business and a step forward in the maturity of the capability. - For each impacted capabilities, links the capability increments data. This link will be useful when you are capturing the capability planning data to filter versions by capability. - Make sure you also capture high-level business requirements (e.g. ability to link the quote to order, the ability to clean customer segment data) and outcome data. Since capability planning is done for a large business transformation initiatives, outcomes and high-level business requirements must be defined early on.Every capability version delivers a discrete and quantifiable outcome and are realized by allocating resources (e.g. tangible or intangible resources). The outcome and the associated metric - Make sure you also capture resources that will be allocated to the capability increments. These resources could be People resource, Application Systems, Skills etc. It is also important to capture the annual recurring cost for each resource. You can capture the cost by clicking on ‘Modify Item’ link from the item context menu. - Make sure you have also captured the transformation phases and initiatives name. After these above information is captured, the next step is to start documenting the capability planning process Please select ‘Capability Planning’ option from the Initiative category. You will see the capability model on your right split view. Select all those capabilities and the impact type for which you have captured the information above. You can capture many increments for the same capability. The capability increment screen will allow you to capture the capability versions, time line , target capability maturity, proposed solution and a diagram of the proposed solution. For each increment, make sure you capture outcome/requirements and resource allocation data. Now, the dynamic capability roadmap is available for you to access from the ‘Capability Roadmap’ option. The roadmap can be accessed from the initiative and as well as from the capability category. The roadmap also offers search option; the edit/delete option is available to modify and maintain the roadmap. You can also generate a word document of all the capability planning data by clicking on the Export button. The Coherence Dashboard also keep track of all the planned capabilities. Check out this brief video to learn more about how you can create capability roadmap for your enterprise.	https://enterpriseevolver.com/how-to-create-a-capability-roadmap/
Rationale: Targeted alpha therapy (TAT) delivers high linear transfer energy alpha particles to tumors with the potential to generate tumor immune responses that may be augmented by antigen targeted immunotherapy. Methods: This concept was evaluated in immunocompetent carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) transgenic mice bearing CEA positive mammary or colon tumors. Tumors were targeted with humanized anti-CEA antibody M5A labeled with 225Ac for its 10-day half-life and emission of 4 alpha particles, and the immunocytokine M5A-IL2. Results: A dose response (3.7, 7.4 and 11.1 kBq) of TAT only, for orthotopic CEA positive mammary tumors, was observed with a tumor growth delay of 30d and an increase in median survival from 20d to 36d at the highest dose. ICK (4x daily) monotherapy gave a tumor growth delay of 20d that was not improved by addition of 7.4 kBq of TAT 5d after the start of immunocytokine. However, TAT (7.4 kBq) followed by ICK 10d later led to a tumor growth delay of 38d with an increase of median survival to 45d. Similar results were seen for TAT followed by immunocytokine at 5d vs 10d. When a similar study was performed with subcutaneous implanted CEA positive MC38 colon tumors, TAT (7.4 kBq) monotherapy gave an increase in median survival from 29d to 42d. The addition of ICK 10d post 7.4 kBq TAT increased median survival to 57d. Immunophenotyping showed increased tumor infiltrating IFNγ+CD8+ T-cells and an increased ratio of these cells to Foxp3+CD4+ Tregs with sequential therapy. Immunohistochemistry confirmed there was an increase in tumor-infiltrating CD8+ T-cells in the sequential therapy group, strongly suggesting that ICK augmented TAT can lead to an immune response that improves tumor therapy. Conclusion: Low dose (7.4 kBq) TAT followed by a 4 dose immunocytokine regimen 5 or 10 days later gave superior tumor reductions and survival curves compared to either monotherapy in breast and colon cancer tumor models. Reversing the order of therapy to immunocytokine followed by TAT 10 days later was equivalent to either monotherapy in the breast cancer model. - Monoclonal Antibodies - Oncology: Breast - Oncology: GI - Radionuclide Therapy - Carcinoembryonic antigen - breast cancer - colon cancer - targeted alpha therapy - targeted immunotherapy - Copyright © 2022 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Inc. This article requires a subscription to view the full text. If you have a subscription you may use the login form below to view the article. Access to this article can also be purchased.	https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/early/2022/06/30/jnumed.122.264126
Sun: ↑ 05:19AM ↓ 06:02PM (12h 43m) More info Tokyo 01:23AM Beijing 12:23AM Moscow 07:23PM Paris 05:23PM London 04:23PM New York 11:23AM Los Angeles 08:23AM Time zone Central Indonesian Time (WITA), UTC +8 No daylight saving time, same UTC offset all year The IANA time zone identifier for Kupang is Asia/Makassar. Read about Kupang in Wikipedia Make Kupang time default Add to favorite locations Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar time for Kupang Sunrise: 05:19AM Sunset: 06:02PM Day length: 12h 43m Solar noon: 11:41AM The current local time in Kupang is 19 minutes behind apparent solar time. Time difference from Kupang Los Angeles : −16 hours New York : −13 hours London : −8 hours UTC : −8 hours Paris : −7 hours Istanbul : −5 hours Moscow : −5 hours Dubai : −4 hours India : −2.5 h Beijing : 0 Singapore : 0 Tokyo : +1 Sydney :	https://time.is/Kupang
Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. Regulatory overview Regulation What are the primary laws and regulations governing the oil and gas industry in your jurisdiction? The United Arab Emirates consists of a federation of seven emirates (ie, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah). The Federal Constitution apportions powers between the Federal Authorities and each emirate. The federal authorities of the United Arab Emirates (ie, the Federal Supreme Council, the president and vice president, the Cabinet, the Federal National Council and the Federal Judicial Authority) are responsible for matters such as foreign affairs, defence, education and public health. The emirates have jurisdiction over all matters not assigned to the federation, including natural resources. Article 23 of the UAE Constitution deems natural resources (including oil and gas) in each emirate to be the public property of that emirate. Therefore, the industry is subject to a variety of legislation, including: - Federal Law No 14 of 2017 on Trading in Petroleum Products (regulating the trade of petroleum products); - Federal Decree Law No 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (imposing value added tax at a rate of 5% on taxable supplies of goods and services); - the Abu Dhabi Tax Decree 1965; - Abu Dhabi Law No 7 of 1971 (establishing Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)); - Abu Dhabi Law No 2 of 1973 (regulating petroleum ports); - Abu Dhabi Law No 4 of 1976 (on gas ownership); - Abu Dhabi Law No 4 of 1976 (a gas ownership law entitling ADNOC to exploit Abu Dhabi's gas resources through joint agreement and projects undertaken with third parties); - Abu Dhabi Law No 8 of 1978 (in relation to conservation of petroleum resources); - Abu Dhabi Law No 1 of 1988 (establishing the Supreme Petroleum Council); and - Dubai Law No 19 of 2009 (establishing the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy). The United Arab Emirates is also party to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and various other bilateral investment treaties with other countries. What government bodies are charged with regulating the oil and gas industry and what are the extent of their powers? The energy sector is federally regulated by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry, which develops policies and legislation to achieve secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply in the United Arab Emirates. However, the oil and gas resources of each emirate are more specifically regulated therein: - In Abu Dhabi, the Supreme Petroleum Council creates and oversees the implementation of general and fiscal policy in relation to domestic oil and gas resources. The council also functions as ADNOC's board of directors. - In Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is responsible for policy development with a view to developing new energy sources. - In Sharjah, the Petroleum Council of Sharjah is responsible for regulating the oil and gas industry and granting concessions. Click here to view full article.	https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=ab9744bb-2cb5-4378-8022-5fb7870a5af7
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cutting tool which can reliably cut a protective pipe having a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape and limit a protruding amount of a second cutting part into the protective pipe. SOLUTION: A cutting tool 3 comprises a tool body 4 and first and second cutting parts 5a, 6a. The tool body 4 has a penetration part 4a and an opening 4b where a protective pipe 2 can be inserted to or removed from the penetration part 4a. The first cutting part 5a protrudes to the opening 4b and cuts a first peripheral wall 2a on the side of a narrow direction P1 of the protective pipe 2 passing through the opening 4b. The second cutting part 6a protrudes to the penetration part 4a and cuts a second peripheral wall 2b on the side of a wide direction P2 of the protective pipe 2 which penetrates the penetration parts 4a and rotates relatively to the tool body 4. The tool body 4 is provided with a press part 4x for pressing the protective pipe 2 so that at least a top portion 2x of the second peripheral wall 2b is deflected to the inside of the protective pipe 2 when cutting at least the top portion 2x. COPYRIGHT: (C)2015,JPO&INPIT
MegaRust 2021, the American Society of Naval Engineers’ annual Naval corrosion conference, to be held Sept. 21-23, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia, recently issued a call for papers, with both presentation and paper submissions welcome. The conference covers all segments of the naval services including sea, air, Marine Corps, vehicles, and facilities. Participants include representatives from military, industry and government organizations involved with research and development, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of naval systems that are potentially affected by corrosion. Presentations are sought that will provide participants the latest information and status of corrosion control programs and efforts, implementation of recently approved processes, tools and materials, best practices and lessons learned, and unmet needs looking for near term solution. Desired topics that support this theme include: Those interested in presenting are asked to submit a one-to-two-page abstract with sufficient detail to permit evaluation by the Technical Program Committee. The submission should include a proposed title, author name(s) and organization(s), a short bio of the author(s), indication if the abstract is solely a presentation or will include a formal technical paper for possible publication, primary contact information and a one-to-two-page description which includes a problem statement or introduction, an outline of the key points to be made in the paper, and conclusions or recommendations that the paper will address. Fully developed presentations, with the technical paper being optional, will be requested if a proposed abstract is selected. Abstracts are due June 25, and those accepted will be notified July 31. Drafts of presentations and papers are due Aug. 27, with final versions due Sept. 8. For additional information and details on paper submission, see the ASNE Technical Papers Guidelines. Join the Conversation:	https://www.paintsquare.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=23374
We see millions of images every day. Every moment we see is a small picture that flashes through our brain and into our core. Some images rush out of our minds forever, and some will never leave us. These fleeting memory portraits can become distorted over time, turning some into facades on inflated pedestals, and unfairly demoting others. However a minority of these moments are lucky enough to be captured and shared via a photograph: tangible evidence that an isolated incident occurred in a single moment. To really take a great photograph often you have to take a large amount of bad ones. Sometimes you get lucky and click the shutter at exactly the precise second. What makes a good photograph? What takes a picture beyond a snapshot and turns it into art? I think it is one that leaves you moved, curious, shocked, or makes you look twice and wonder what the story is within that vignette. I recently discovered Dutch photographer Rineke Dijkstra at an exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and was incredibly impressed by the emotions her photos portray, and the questions they leave. Every single shot tells an intense and unique story. She works in series, and often uses youths and young adults as subjects, believing their transitional life stages embody the most potential for change and growth in shorter periods of times. This was an especially unique time for me to be so blown away by a photography exhibit because I had just finished a study on a picture I had found while traveling, and had written the above paragraph just weeks before… Needless to say I looked at her work with fresh eyes, and a more inquisitive mind. Here are some photographs from a few of my favorite series, and exerts of an interview with her. How did you come up with the idea for the ‘Beach’ series? I broke my hip about 15 years ago and started doing self-portraits after swimming in the pool where I was doing physiotherapy. I was fascinated by capturing something unconscious and natural in a photograph, something that was miles away from the boring and predictable businessmen I had until then mostly photographed. I was interested in photographing people at moments when they had dropped all pretence of a pose. Once I began taking these pictures, I realized I would prefer to do a series because it gave me a better grip on a subject. Another series I loved was large scale projections taken of youths dancing at clubs in the UK to their favorite music against a plain white screen. The subjects appear so vulnerable. I think it’s impossible to be anyone but yourself when dancing…. Here are some stills of the projections. What is your aim when taking pictures? I want to show things you might not see in normal life. I make normal things appear special. I want people to look at life in a new and different way, but it always has to be based on reality. It’s important that you don’t pass judgement, and leave space for interpretation. She also did a series of children taken in various parks around the world. These have a whimsical and romantic edge to them that attracts me and leaves me wanting more… What excites you most about photography? I love being totally in the moment, when everything comes together and is just right. You actually see things clearer. But I can spend weeks in the park without ever seeing anything interesting and I never know whether it is because it simply isn’t there or because I just didn’t see it. The last photograph I chose is a self portrait. I find it admirable that Rineke is able to portray herself with as much openness and vulnerability as she does her other subjects. What makes one image stand out more than another? A photograph works best when the formal aspects such as light, colour and composition, as well as the informal aspects like someone’s gaze or gesture come together. In my pictures I also look for a sense of stillness and serenity. I like it when everything is reduced to its essence. You try to get things to reach a climax. A moment of truth. Interview exerts found on popphoto.com.	http://www.travelettes.net/rineke-dijstra-and-the-stories-her-photographs-tell/
HC-003-41 is an all-round analog input module for use in the MULTICAL® 603 energy meter. The analog signals can come from sensors, which are often used in industry, or from sensors that are used in building automation, e.g. temperature, pressure, air velocity, air energy content and air humidity sensors. Typically, sensors emit 4...20 mA or 0...10 V signals. The module writes the values of the analog signals to the P1 and P2 registers of the meter. The analog signals can be read from the meter display, and at the same time, they are logged in the memory of the meter. The analog signals can also be remotely read via the many various communication modules that are available for MULTICAL® 603. In addition to the scaling of the min. value, max value and decimal position of the signal inputs, various measuring units can also be allocated, e.g. bar, m/s, %RH, etc. The reading speed of the analog inputs can be selected between a number of intervals ranging from 1 second to 1 hour. A quick reading enables the analog signals to be used for control and regulation purposes. The analog inputs are galvanically separated from the meter. The module supplies the connected sensors via an isolated power supply, which also supplies the module itself. Applications The module can be used at places where there is a need for connecting 1 or 2 external sensors and where you want to read their measuring values in the meter display or remotely read the values via wired communication modules such as M-Bus, Modbus, BACnet and LON or wirelessly via wireless M-Bus and Kamstrup Low Power Radio and Kamstrup High Power RadioRouter. Installation The module is mounted in one of the module connectors of the meter. If there is a need for adjusting the module’s configuration, this can be done by using METERTOOL HCW via the optical eye or by using a module programming cable. Note: There can only be 1 analog input module in the meter.	https://termonet.rs/proizvod_detalj.php?id=125
Ecologist – Cork Our client is seeking to recruit a Project Ecologist to join its Ecology team in their Cork office. The role will suit candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ post-graduate ecological experience, ideally in a consultancy environment. The key responsibilities of this opportunity will include: - Preparing and compiling ecological assessments - Undertaking background research, desk studies and ecological fieldwork and impact assessment reporting, to best-practice guidelines and methodologies - Carry out ecological assessments and surveys, from inception to completion - Liaising with client representatives and project managers to progress projects effectively - Finding solutions to ecological challenges on projects - Engaging with relevant authorities and stakeholders in ecological projects - Delivering high quality outputs within set deadlines - Prepare and compile information for Environmental Impact Statements The successful individual will have the following: - Level 8 degree in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline - Ecological field skills, highlighting any specialist ecological expertise (either academic or interest) - In-depth knowledge of a broad range of environmental issues, fundamental to the preparation of high-quality, ecological impact assessments - Experience of preparing reports such as Environmental Impact Statements - Well organised with excellent attention to detail while also being able to manage their own workload - Field skills in ornithology with previous experience of conducting surveys for renewable energy projects ideally The successful candidate will be working on projects in the wind energy, solar, waste, road and built infrastructure sectors and it is essential that prospective candidates have relevant and recent experience in these sectors. Salary and details available upon request. For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities contact Eoin on: 056 7786631 / [email protected] All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.	https://optimizerecruitment.ie/ecologist-cork/
Reverse Osmosis process has been explained in the earlier article. It requires the Raw Water to be pumped across the Semi-permeable Membrane at a pressure in excess of its Osmotic Pressure which depends on the extent of dissolved impurities in the Raw Water. Raw Water can be Seawater, Brackish Water or Effluent Water. Depending on the quality of Raw Water, a pretreatment is required to be done on the Raw Water before starting the actual Reverse Osmosis process. We shall consider here Seawater as Raw Water. The Seawater may contain suspended impurities liable to damage the delicate Semi-permeable Membranes made of polymer materials. The suspended impurities from Seawater are removed using micro filters. Any colloidal type suspended impurities may require ultra filtration as pre-treatment using Semi-permeable Membranes of that type. Some polymer materials for membranes like Polyamide are adversely affected by any Chlorine in Raw water. Therefore, if there is any Chlorine in the Seawater, it must be eliminated by pre-treatment. The condition of Raw Water prior to processing by Reverse Osmosis should be crystal clear free of suspended impurities and Chlorine. The pre-treated Seawater is then pumped into a number of pressure vessels, depending on the capacity of the plant, containing Semi-permeable Membrane in form of cylindrical roll cartridges. Each of the pressure vessels has one inlet and two outlets. Seawater enters from inlet and divides into two streams for two outlets namely clean fresh water also termed Permeate and the concentrated Seawater (Brine) which is discarded to sea. The Seawater enters the vessels at high pressure (usually from 50 to 70 bar, depending on the concentration of Seawater. Permeate quality (i.e. salt content in the product water) depends on the characteristics of the Semi-Permeable Membranes. The membranes are available with salt rejection rates ranging up to 99.9% in which single stage process removes the complete salt content. Alternately, the process can be carried out in two stages if membranes with high salt rejection rate are not available. The Permeate (product water) from the above process may contain small quantities of dissolved salts and is suitable as drinking water if the salt content is below 250 ppm, well within the WHO limit. However, if the water is to be used for boiler feed, it has to be completely free from salts and the product water may require further treatment to get rid of small quantities of salts by Ion Exchange Treatment.	https://www.brighthubengineering.com/seafaring/60567-drinking-water-via-reverse-osmosis-process/
Dental hygienists work with the doctor and other hygienists and team members in the dental practice to provide clinical treatment to their patients. They are expected to handle the same usual & customary duties performed by any other dental hygienists in the practice. Qualifications - Dental Hygiene Degree or Higher - High Level of Ability to Lead and Manage others Dental Hygienist Duties - Informs administrative and clinical team in the hygiene needs of back office. - Monitor and prioritize workflow - Maintain office records and supplies for clinical hygiene area. - Maintain and order clinical supplies and/or submit to lead dental assistant - Develop clinical hygiene schedules - Train new dental hygiene hires and demonstrate standard operating procedures within the practice - Report any issues with clinical hygiene team or front office staff related to SOP to the doctor or practice administrator so they may be addressed promptly - Keep the dentist(s) and clinical hygiene team members informed of appointment changes, overruns and patients in the waiting room - Input for performance reviews for the doctor or practice administrator for other team members Dental Hygienist Regular Duties - Perform Routine dental hygiene & periodontal treatment procedures. - Assist clinical team where needed with typical procedures such as taking and developing X-rays, administering local anesthetic (where legally and licensed to perform), charting, intra oral photos, and assisting with any other clinical procedures up to their legal ability. - Assisting with setup, breakdown, maintenance, clean-up, proper sterilization or other preparation of hygiene rooms and equipment & instruments daily - Assist with scheduling & maintenance of returned recall visits.	https://www.918dentist.com/dental-hygienist.html
The Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide hybrid program at Metrowest Healthcare Academy is 90 hours in length. This includes 69 hours of lecture/theory and lab/practice and 21 hours of clinical experience at an approved Long-Term Care Facility or Hospital. Through lectures, videos, games, role-playing, and laboratory practice, the students receive a broad range of training that includes; infection control, communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, psycho-social needs, basic restorative services and skills, basic nursing skills, quality improvement and more. Nursing Aides will also be able to assist patients with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, positioning, transfer, ambulation, and vital signs, as well as learning how to gather information needed to provide care for people within the health care system. WEEKDAYS CALENDAR (3-4 WEEKS) \|DAY CLASS 8:30AM-2PM\|\|NIGHT CLASS 4PM-9:30PM\| \|MONDAY\|\|ZOOM\|\|ZOOM\| \|TUESDAY\|\|ZOOM\|\|ZOOM\| \|WEDNESDAY\|\|IN-PERSON\|\|IN-PERSON\| \|THURSDAY\|\|ZOOM\|\|ZOOM\| \|FRIDAY\|\|IN-PERSON\|\|IN-PERSON\| \|SATURDAY\| \|SUNDAY\| NOTE: The above schedules DO NOT apply during the clinical week. There shall be one clinical day on a Saturday.	https://www.mwhacademy.com/healthcare-training-courses/nursing-assistant-or-hha-training-program
Now that you've imported the layered project, let's take advantage of Motion's keyframe-recording feature and animate the images. This exercise will help you practice some of the skills that you learned in the previous lessons. First, we need to change the look of the project's background. The client wants a parchment look instead of the light blue and white background layers currently in the project. Since this is a layered Photoshop file, we can simply turn off any layers that we don't want to include in the final project. Let's turn off the blue layer (Layer 5), and we'll also change the content of the background. Then we'll click the Record button to record keyframes and animate the images. 1. On the Layers tab, select the box next to the light blue object to remove the check mark and turn off the layer. Next, let's turn to the Background layer. Let's find a nice parchment-paper texture to use as a background instead of the plain white background in the project. 2. Press Cmd-2 to open the Library; then select the Content folder. 3. Type paper in the refine search field and press Return to find all of the Motion content that includes paper in the filename. 4. Select the Paper Bottom.jpg file in the File Browser to see it in the Preview area. This will work nicely as a textured background behind the still images. 5. Drag the Paper Bottom.jpg file from the File Browser to the Background object on the Layers tab. Paper Bottom.jpg replaces the Background object. The images look nice against the new background. However, at the moment the images and background appear to be very flat, as if the pictures are printed on the parchment background. Wouldn't they look great with a little dimension and separation from the background? Let's add a drop shadow to all four images at one time. 6. In the Layer list, select Layer 4, which contains the last image; then Shift-click Layer 1 to select all four contiguous objects. 7. 8. Click the Drop Shadow check box in the Dashboard to apply a drop shadow to all four selected objects. 9. Press Cmd-Shift-A to deselect all objects. Now it's time to animate the layers. The goal is to have all four photos fly in from different corners of the frame and end up in their current position near the center of the frame. The most efficient way to accomplish this is to click the Record button and first record the images' current positions with keyframes, and then return to the first frame and move the images to their starting positions out of the frame. 10. Press Cmd-4 to close the Layers tab. 11. Click the images on the Canvas to select the entire Layered Photos sublayer. 12. Drag the sublayer on the Canvas until it is centered in the frame. Use the Dynamic Guides for alignment. 13. Move the playhead to 5;00, and then click the Record button to turn on keyframe recording. Now we're going to combine several techniques. To select multiple contiguous items, you hold down the Shift key. To select an object within a sublayer in the Canvas, you press the Command key. To select multiple objects within a sublayer in the Canvas, you hold both Shift and Command. Let's try it. 14. Cmd-click one of the four images; then Shift-Cmd-click the remaining three images to select all four objects on the sublayer. Although the Record button is active, it will record keyframes only if something changes. The objects are already in their final positions. To record the keyframes, wiggle the objects slightly out of position and then back into position. A red keyframe will appear in the center of each object when the position keyframes have been recorded. 15. Wiggle the objects around their positions slightly to record the keyframes. Use the Dynamic Guides to make sure that the final images are centered in the frame. 16. 17. Press Cmd-–(hyphen) to zoom out one level, if needed, to see all of the empty space around the frame. Click the empty space to deselect all of the objects. 18. Cmd-drag each object, one at a time, until it is outside of the adjacent corner of the frame. Use the illustration here as a guide for placing the images. NOTE The illustration of the finished image positions shows all four objects selected; however, you will select and move only one object at a time. I selected all four objects after I moved them to show where to place them. 19. Turn off the Record button. 20. Press Cmd-S to save your progress. Then watch the animated images in the Canvas. 21. Close the project.	http://www.creativeedge.com/book/animation-and-3d/0321305337/importing-and-exporting-other-formats/art02lev1sec4
It has been announced that the Bagri Foundation will be the presenting partner of Artes Mundi 10 (2023) and Artes Mundi 11 (2025). This collaboration will be the Foundation’s first major partnership in the UK outside of London and marks an important milestone for both organizations. “As we move forward towards Artes Mundi 10 in Spring / Summer 2023 and Artes Mundi 11 in 2025, this partnership provides us with a significant investment to achieve what we aim to do with and for artists, audiences and artists. communities. We are delighted that the Bagri Foundation is joining us in supporting future exhibitions and awards, providing a range and depth of opportunities accessible to all. Nigel Prince, director of Artes Mundi Artes Mundi and the Bagri Foundation share a commitment to support the international practice of contemporary visual arts and to elevate dialogue around the links between local and global issues. This new partnership will deliver an ambitious program focused on the biennial exhibition and the associated award, as well as a public program of conferences, workshops, commissions and other activities for Artes Mundi 10 and Artes Mundi 11. With the mission of weaving traditional Asian culture with contemporary thought, the Bagri Foundation supports various programs in the fields of cinema, visual arts, music, dance, literature and conferences and offers artists and experts from all over Asia and the diaspora a platform for dialogue on the world organize. Through extensive programs with the acclaimed biennial exhibition and the UK’s leading international art award located at its heart, Artes Mundi brings together artists, local and international, who reflect on the changing forces shaping our world and our future. . It is through this work that Artes Mundi harnesses the unique power of art to create a space for debate and dialogue on the most important questions of our time and on the relationships between ourselves and familiar cultures and distant. “We at the Bagri Foundation are delighted to start this journey with Artes Mundi as a presenting partner. The organization’s history of providing a platform for artists working with cross-border and multidisciplinary approaches resonates deeply with the mission of the Foundation. With this partnership, with Artes Mundi, we hope to continue to offer unique opportunities to exceptional voices in contemporary visual art.	https://riverandsoundreview.org/breaking-artes-mundi-partners-with-bagri-foundation-to-present-the-10th-and-11th-editions-of-the-uks-biggest-international-art-prize-exhibition/
(PhysOrg.com) -- How common are droplets of saltwater on Mars? Could microbial life survive and reproduce in them? A new million-dollar NASA project led by the University of Michigan aims to answer those questions. In the decade that has passed since the completion of the first draft sequence of the human genome, biologists have grown increasingly aware of a problem ironically generated by the success of their work. ... NASA's new Mars probe, a $2.5 billion, nuclear-powered rover the size of a small car, is at the Florida launch site being prepared for its nine-month journey to the red planet, with one key issue still unresolved ... All around the world - from the deep gold mines of South Africa to the far-seeing telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert, from the frigid glaciers of Antarctica to the halls of the world's best universities and research institutions ... (PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from Canada studying the highly salty coastal lagoons at Los Roques, Venezuela and the microbial mats found at the bottom of the sea there, have discovered that oxygen levels in ... What clues found on Earth do NASA scientists use to help them deduce that there may be life on other planets? Can the same process be applied in the classroom to inspire and motivate the next generation of ... An international team of scientists report on the first observatory experiment to study the dynamic microbial life of an ever-changing environment inside Earth's crust. University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine ...
April 6-8, 2017, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA. Abstracts due December 1, 2016. Finance is hard to escape. In recent years, the increasing social impact and interconnection of ﬁnancial discourses, markets, actors, and institutions have been understood under the broad concept of financialization. Natascha van der Zwan identifies three distinct research streams that have approached financialization as 1) a regime of accumulation, 2) the influence of financial markets and instruments on non-financial corporations as well as the banking and finance industry, and 3) a discourse of risk-taking, self-management and self-fulfillment that is transforming people into investing subjects. Some anthropological skeptics, however, argue that finance has a far longer genealogy than the financialization literature has to date recognized. For example, in the context of a lengthy human history of creating hierarchy, financialization may simply be a new technology serving an old purpose. · Finance predates capitalism. Therefore, what are relevant cross-cultural, historical, and archaeological cases which help illuminate our current moment? · Tracing who owes what to whom is as old as the discipline of anthropology. Do new financial instruments such as credit default swaps share forms and logics with older kinds of reciprocities? · Are the new instruments of finance comparable to those found in the cultural and archaeological record, and especially to other forms of debt? · Numerous scholars have argued that financialization is creating new subjects and selfhoods, accompanied by a shift of risk from states to households. What are the material objects, spaces, and infrastructures that translate financial abstraction into new ways of understanding personhood? · Does financialization alter our comprehension of what kind of social organization goes with what type of wealth—a leitmotif in the comparative study of human societies, particularly since the rise of agriculture? · How can we interpret potentially novel forms of financial innovation, such as Islamic finance and banking? · How do ideologies such as shareholder value or social finance transform economic practices? · How do non-elites use new forms of money (such as phone cards, paypal, gift cards, local currencies) to alter hierarchies or seek alternative forms of wealth accumulation? How and with what consequences are elites transforming money’s materiality? · Many have noted that financialization promotes a depoliticizing process, in which state services, formerly held accountable to government, are now being replaced by private markets. How do these processes compare to other instances of political drift and shift that have come with new modes of abstraction? · How is finance racializing and gendering? Where can we observe moments of openness, where finance can be emancipatory? · What kind of ethics, politics, and social goals do financial elites envision? How do these compare to those brought into being by classes that dominate the wealth and financial systems in different cultural or economic contexts? What new forms of informality are promoted by financialization? · The supply chains of financial products connect different places and political projects across the globe. How do such financial instruments transform social life? Abstract deadline is December 1, 2016. 1. Go to americananthro.org and log in. If you don’t have a login id and password, create one (you do not need to join the American Anthropological Association). 2. Once you are logged in, look to the left hand column, click on Meeting registration. 3. Click on register under the SEA 2017 Annual Meeting then follow online prompts to register for the meeting (if we do not accept your abstract and you decide not to attend, you may request that your registration fee be refunded and we would be happy to do so). 4. Once you are registered, AAA will automatically send you an email inviting you to submit an abstract. Click the link and follow the instructions.	http://www.charisma-network.net/finance/financialization-and-beyond-debt-money-wealth-and-the-capture-of-value
After the definition of the pectus deformities in the 19th century, the primary treatment used to include respiratory exercises, pressure manipulation and aerobic exercises. The first surgical treatment had been performed by Sauerbruch in 1913. However differing a great extend from the recent method, in his operation ,a part of the chest wall had been resected and consequently the patient relived from the severe dsypnea and tachycardia. Later the surgeons Dr.Oschner, Dr.De Bakey and Dr.Brown respectively, published their previous experiences. However the milestone and threshold for pectus surgery was the procedure that Dr.Ravitch introduced. In this procedure Dr.Ravitch used to disintegrate all the joints between the sternum and the ribs, which was used to be followed and completed by the sternal osteotomy. However he couldn't prevent the collapse of the sternum inwards totally. In 1961 Adkins and Blades modified the Ravitch procedure by inserting a steel bar and succeeded to prevent the collapse of the sternum. On the other hand, after the recognisition of condrodistrophy in children who were performed cartilage resection, this procedure was opposed and disapproved In 1987, Dr.Donald Nuss innovated the Nuss operation depending on the flexibility and the expansion of the chest wall. The Nuss operations, which were initiated by the principle that it should have been possible to change the shape of the chest wall by pressing it inside through under the sternum, if we were able to change the shape easily by pressing it from outside inwards. He published his experiences in 1997 at the tenth year since the beginning. Subsequently the Nuss Procedure have been developed and performed in all over the world.In the beginning of this century Dr.Horacio Abramson modified the Nuss Procedure and innovated a new Minimal Invazive Procedure for pectus carinatum repair by stabilizing the subcutaneous pectus bar laterally to the ribs.	http://pektus.com/uc_detay_en.aspx?id=45
Join the Pet Experts of Pet Supermarket as they encourage pet parents to learn about proper animal care at the Pet Parent Social Workshop. Customers are invited to bring their pets to all participating Pet Supermarket stores on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2-4 p.m. to ask pet-specific questions, receive advice, and to socialize with other pets. From 2-3 p.m., the workshop will be geared towards cat and dog owners, focusing on essential pet supplies, food, housebreaking and crate training techniques, and suitable starter toys for both puppies and kittens. The second session, held from 3-4 p.m., will review helpful tips for fish and smaller animals, including topics like setting up a new fish tank, providing regular care for small animals, maintaining a healthy diet, and testing the water in fish tanks. In addition to the engaging conversations and learning opportunities, attendees will have the opportunity to enter a pet-themed raffle and enjoy refreshments, as well as doodle in some pet-themed coloring books.	https://www.villagelivingonline.com/events/pet-supermarket-hosts-pet-social-pet-parents-pets/
Table of contents : Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 Getting to Know the ACFT Chapter 1 Army Physical Fitness: The Cornerstone of Combat Readiness Saying Goodbye to the Old APFT Sculpting a Fit and Lethal Force Picking Up Performance Basics Range of motion and flexibility Balance Agility Explosive power Muscular strength and endurance Aerobic exercise for cardiovascular endurance Anaerobic exercise for short-term muscle strength PRT: Love it or Hate it, It’s Here to Stay Understanding How the ACFT Fits into Your Army Role Making the grade Training on your own time — and helping your team The Army Performance Triad Chapter 2 Getting an Overview of the ACFT Reading Up on the Army’s Resources and Requirements for the ACFT Checking out Army regs and training resources Surveying site and equipment requirements Getting used to gender- and age-neutral scoring requirements Diagnostic ACFTs versus record ACFTs: Pinning down test frequency Breaking Down the Six Events and Their Scoring The Preparation Drill 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift Standing Power Throw Hand Release Push-Up – Arm Extension Sprint-Drag-Carry Leg Tuck Two-Mile Run The Recovery Drill Biking, Rowing, or Swimming Your Way through the Alternate Events Bike Row Swim Chapter 3 Understanding How the Army Administers the ACFT Counting Down the Minutes Doing Your Homework before the Test Having the Right Tools for the Job: Required Equipment Looking at Helpful Test-Day Details Equipment on the lanes Soldier testing order Card-carrying ACFT-takers: Scorecards Stylin’ and profilin’: What you can’t use during the ACFT Making the Grade to Score the ACFT Level I ACFT graders Level II ACFT graders Level III ACFT grader-instructors Chapter 4 Breaking Down ACFT Instructions and Scoring Following the Rules: The Official ACFT Instructions Lifting with your legs: 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift instructions Trying MDL tips and techniques Watching for trouble spots on the MDL Exercising explosive power: Standing Power Throw instructions Surveying SPT tips and techniques Watching for trouble spots on the SPT Letting it go: Hand Release Push-up – Arm Extension instructions Harping on HRP tips and techniques Watching for trouble spots on the HRP Showing your combat moves: Sprint- Drag-Carry instructions Sorting out SDC tips and techniques Watching for trouble spots on the SDC Considering core strength: Leg Tuck instructions Looking for LTK tips and techniques Watching for trouble spots on the LTK Welcoming an old friend: Two-Mile Run instructions Marking 2MR tips and techniques Watching for trouble spots on the 2MR Addressing the ACFT’s Scoring Scale Perusing Physical Demand Categories Weighing your score on the scale Tallying up your score on the new ACFT scorecard Accounting for the ACFT MOD Sailing through the 5,000-Meter Row Braking for the 15,000-Meter Bike Soaking up the 1,000-Meter Swim Taking Another Shot: Army Policy on ACFT Failures Part 2 Training for the ACFT on Your Own Time Chapter 5 Putting the (Mandatory) “Fun” in Functional Fitness Mastering the Science of Movement Training Distinguishing muscle training from movement training Playing with planar movement Sectioning off the 4Q model Finding Functional Fitness Basics Core strength Leg strength Back strength Chest strength Bicep, tricep, forearm, and shoulder strength Chapter 6 Stacking Up the Army’s Physical Fitness Components Tracing the Origins of PRT and the ACFT Counting on the Army’s Ten Fitness Components Muscular strength Muscular endurance Power Speed Agility Aerobic endurance Balance Flexibility Coordination Reaction time Getting Heart Smart for Aerobic Exercise Calculating your resting heart rate Finding your target heart rate for aerobic exercise Fitting FITT Principles into Your Workout Frequency Intensity Type Time Powering Your Way through Life with Anaerobic Exercise Chapter 7 Examining P3, PRT, H2F, and the ACFT Cornering the Army’s Performance Triad Sleep Activity Nutrition Reading Up on PRT Documentation Matching PRT Drills and ACFT Events Maximizing PRT for the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift The sumo squat Alternate staggered squat jump Forward lunge Stepping up PRT for the Standing Power Throw Power jump Overhead push-press Tuck jump Practicing PRT for the Hand Release Push-Up – Arm Extension Supine chest press 8-count T push-up Incline bench Surveying PRT for the Sprint-Drag-Carry Straight-leg deadlift Bent over row 300-meter shuttle run Looking at PRT for the Leg Tuck Bent-leg raise Leg tuck and twist Alternating grip pull-up Tackling PRT for the Two-Mile Run Sprint intervals (30:60s and 60:120s) Release run Hill repeats Taking a Closer Look at PRT and Its Drills Preparation Drill 4 for the Core Conditioning Drills 1, 2, and 3 Climbing Drills 1 and 2 The Guerilla Drill The Hip Stability Drill The Push-Up and Sit-Up Drill The Shoulder Stability Drill Running, Endurance and Mobility Activities: Military Movement Drills 1 and 2 The Strength Training Circuit Recovery Drill Using PRT to Train for the ACFT Chapter 8 Training to Standard on the ACFT Getting the Basics Down Before You Exercise Back and Legs: Maxing the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift Score Sumo squats Staggered squats Lunges Conventional deadlifts Bent over rows Grip work Explosive Power: Training for the Standing Power Throw Power jumps Overhead push presses Tuck jumps Romanian deadlifts Kettlebell swings Medicine ball power jumps Standing front shoulder raises with bands Practice Makes Perfect: Doing More Hand Release Arm–Extension Push-Ups Supine chest presses Incline bench presses Chest flys Renegade row push-ups Medicine Ball push-ups Training for the Sprint-Drag-Carry to Boost Your Battlefield Skills Shuttle runs Straight-leg deadlifts Zercher carries Planks Glute-hamstring raises Grip, Hips, Shoulders, and Elbows: Training for the Leg Tuck Bent-leg raises The leg tuck and twist Mixed-grip pull-ups Rope climbs Isometric hangs Side pillar holds The contralateral dead bug Is, Ys, and Ts Kettlebell pull-throughs Internal, external, and elevated shoulder rotations When My Granny Was 91: How to Improve Your Two-Mile Run Time Sprint interval training Hill repeats Walking lunge Barbell squats Calf raises Glute bridges Chapter 9 Stretching for Recovery and Peak Performance Bouncing Back Stronger through Recovery Getting back on your feet after training with active recovery Discovering delayed-onset muscle soreness Building in recovery days and taking care of injuries Avoiding overtraining syndrome Stretching Out Your Workout Recovery Attending to Army Stretches Overhead arm pull Rear lunge Extend and flex Thigh stretch Single-leg over Loosening up Your Legs and Hips Standing hamstring stretch Piriformis stretch Frog stretch Butterfly stretch Lunging hip flexor stretch Lying quad stretch Calf stretch Examining Essential Arm Stretches Triceps stretch Standing bicep stretch Seated bicep stretch Wrist extension and flexion Forearm flexor stretch Beefing up Your Neck, Shoulder, and Back Stretches Seated shoulder squeeze Upper back stretch Knee to chest stretch Seated back rotation Side-lying thoracic rotation Upper trap stretch Cross-body shoulder stretch Priming the Pecs: Chest Stretches Lying chest stretch Elbow-to-elbow grip Bent-arm wall stretch Stretching out Your Six-Pack Sphinx Child’s pose against a wall Doing Dynamic Stretches for Multiple Muscles Lunge with spinal twist 90/90s Side bends Extended child’s pose with sphinx stretch Standing figure 4 Quadruped rotation Dynamic shoulder stretch from child’s pose Cat/cow Chapter 10 Focusing on the ACFT for Females Factoring Female Physiology into Common ACFT Challenges Cycling your way through workouts Introducing the female athlete triad Balancing Pregnancy and Physical Training Profiling pregnant soldiers Perusing the P3T program Your (Kid’s) Mom Wears Combat Boots: Working Out Postpartum Chapter 11 Surveying ACFT Training for Seasoned Soldiers Safety First: Taking Workout Precautions Kicking around Exercises for Knee Issues Straight leg raises Hamstring curls with dumbbells Wall squats Step-ups Side leg raises Avoiding Certain Exercises for Back Issues Chapter 12 Dealing with Injuries An Ounce of Prevention: Avoiding Injury with P3 Sleep and injury prevention Actively preventing injury Fueling up for injury prevention Covering Common Injuries across the Army Rub Some Dirt on It? Knowing When to Go to Sick Call When RICE Isn’t a Carb: Treating Injuries at Home Rest as a home remedy Putting an injury on ice Keeping your injury under (compression) wraps Elevating an injured extremity Part 3 Structure, Form, and Functional Fitness Chapter 13 Wising Up to Workout Wisdom Following Eight Habits of Highly Successful Exercisers Make health a lifestyle Have fun with it Look at what you’re doing as training, not exercising Get back on track as soon as you can Ask for help when you need it Keep it simple Don’t use weight loss as an indicator of your workout’s effectiveness Mix endurance and strength training Optimizing Your Breathing for Your Activity Breathing while running Breathing during strength training Breathing to relax Resting between Workouts Chapter 14 Understanding Your Body’s Muscular Structure Putting Your Skeletal Muscles on the Map Getting to know your skeletal muscles Adding up antagonistic pairs Zeroing in on the Cardiovascular System Chapter 15 Strength Training to Get Army Strong Bulking up Your Weight-Training Vocab Following Safety Principles Testing Your Strength Checking out upper-body strength with push-ups Crunching the numbers on abdominal strength Muscling your way through a leg strength test Switching It up with Periodization Appreciating the Real Worth of Free Weights and Weight Machines Looking at Group Strength Training Chapter 16 Pumping Some Heart-Smart Aerobic Exercise Understanding the Cardiovascular System’s Role in Exercise Starting with resting heart rate Linking heart efficiency and exercise Identifying why the Army measures cardiorespiratory fitness Finding Your VO2 Max Astrand Treadmill Test 2.4-km Cooper Run Test Multistage Beep Test Queuing up the Cardio Hitting your target and max heart rates Going beyond minimum cardio recommendations Chapter 17 Trying Functional Fitness Concepts for Your Core Introducing Your Core Muscles Strengthening Your Core with Beginner Core Exercises Hip lifts Crunches Bicycle kicks The Superman Pulling Your Own Weight During Core Training V-ups Scissor kicks Side planks Trying Out the Army (Core) Ball — No ASUs Necessary Ab rolls Stability ball knee raises Stability ball hip thrusts Perusing Core Exercises for Pregnancy Profiles Cat/cow Modified side plank Side lunges Pregnancy core stretch Stretching and Toning Your Core with Pilates and Yoga Pilates Yoga Chapter 18 Personalizing Your Workout Routine Building Your Own Workout Routine Identifying your personal goals and resources Weight a minute: Figuring out your reps and intensity Supersetting Making time to stretch Marking training days on your calendar Scheduling recovery days into your routine Charting your progress Sneaking in Daytime Workouts You Can Do Anywhere Chair dips Calf raises Single-leg squats Bicep presses Seated hip thrusts Part 4 Nutrition and the “Whole Soldier” Concept Chapter 19 Surveying Army Standards for Height and Weight Taking Stock of Army Height and Weight Requirements Going into the Army Body Composition Program Distinguishing BMI from Body Fat Measurements Chapter 20 Becoming a Lean, Green, Fighting Machine: Principles of Nutrition Dishing on Hunger and Appetite Distinguishing hunger from appetite Hobnobbing with hunger hormones Eating Pre- and Post-Workout Fueling up before working out Getting the right foods after your workout Making ACFT-Smart Dietary Changes Promoting fitness by avoiding diets Incorporating healthier eating habits (without dieting) Chapter 21 Identifying the Building Blocks of Nutrition Choosing the Right Food Groups Setting the table with MyPlate Keeping less healthy options in check Taking Vitamins for a Spin Getting vitamins the old-fashioned way Gauging DRIs and ULs for vitamins Considering special conditions for vitamins Minerals: Mining for Your Body’s Essentials Eating your major minerals Moderating minerals: DRIs and ULs Recognizing who needs more minerals Chewing on Carbs Breaking down simple and complex carbs and dietary fiber Putting your carbs to work for you Addressing Amino Acids and Antioxidants Chapter 22 Drink Water: It’s More Than a Basic Training Chant Understanding How Your Body Uses Water Water Is a Necessity, Not a Crutch: Avoiding Dehydration Recognizing the warning signs of dehydration Looking at the effects of dehydration Eyeing Electrolytes Chapter 23 Making Sure Everything You Take In Counts Understanding Metabolic Equivalents Examining How Dietary Changes Can and Can’t Help You Drop Weight Safely slashing calories to lose weight Ignoring the crowd following popular diets Getting the Skinny on Cholesterol and Unhealthy Fats Cholesterol Are you a good fat or a bad fat? Taking a Drive through Fast Food Nutritional composition of fast foods Eating smart while dining out Considering Coffee, Energy Drinks, and Alcohol The best part of waking up (and the rest of the day): Savoring coffee’s benefits Loading up on caffeine through energy drinks Thinking before you drink: Alcohol’s effects on your system Cracking Down on Supplements Protein pow(d)er: Scrutinizing protein supplements Shunning pre-workout supplements Chapter 24 Eating Right Dishing up Basic Dietary Guidelines for Soldiers Helping Yourself to Healthy Eating Patterns Putting the brakes on sodium, saturated and trans fats, and added sugars Playing with portion control Treat yo’ self: Giving yourself a pass to indulge sometimes Part 5 The Part of Tens Chapter 25 Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ACFT Choosing Not to Work Out Failing to Know How to Do Each Event Falling off the Fitness Wagon before the Test Practicing for the Wrong Events Drinking Alcohol the Night before the Test Forgetting to Hydrate Forgetting to Fuel Up Missing the Mark on Height and Weight Taking Pre-Workout or Other Potentially Unsafe Supplements Before the Test Committing Safety Violations or Faults Chapter 26 Ten Tips for Maxing Out Your Score on the ACFT Putting in Extra Effort and Committing to Getting a 600 Training As You Test Doing Cardio and Strength Training Leading Up to the Test Getting Hard-Core with Your Core Practicing at Least One Event Every Day Tracking Your Progress Using High-Quality Fuel Hydrating before and during the ACFT Getting Enough Sleep before the Test Using All the Info You Have to Your Advantage Chapter 27 Ten Ways to Change up Your Exercise Routine Using (Or Ditching) the Buddy System Mixing up Your Personal Speed Getting Creative with Exercises Playing Mood Music Going Backward Once in a While Switching Locations Dialing up the Intensity Trying Group Fitness Downloading an App Playing Games Chapter 28 Ten Ways to Cut Calories without Starving Don’t Drink Your Calories Fill Your Water Reserves Before You Eat Switch to Lowfat Versions of Your Favorite Foods Don’t Buy Junk Food Cook at Home Lighten up on the Condiments Set the Table with Smaller Plates Try Low-Cal Appetizers at Home Never Eat out of the Container Don’t Force Yourself to Clean Your Plate Appendix Fill-in-the-Blanks Workout Calendar Index EULA The best standalone resource for the Army Combat Fitness Test As the Army prepares to shift to the new Army Combat Fitne 198 88 70MB Read more Preparing for the Army Combat Fitness Test is the ideal resource to help you assess your readiness and train for the Arm 143 48 246MB Read more The Army is rolling out a new physical fitness test, and it is more challenging and requires more focused training in or 252 22 2MB Read more Score high on the GED Test In today's job environment, it's usually the better-educated person who gets the po 257 76 7MB Read more Getting Start with the GED Test. 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In a previous article, we discussed how various professional organizations and government entities define interoperability. Industry organizations and commercial vendors typically have their own definitions of interoperability that emphasize the specific goals, operations specifications, and environments of their industry. Here is how some of the major healthcare information technology (HIT) vendors and healthcare systems stress particular components of interoperability starting with broad definitions and funneling down to more narrow, industry-specific definitions. GE introduces interoperability with a broad, yet succinct definition: “Interoperability is the sharing of information between medical devices and information systems.” Athena Health expands on GE’s definition and asserts that: “Interoperability is the ability of different information technology systems and software applications to communicate, exchange data, and use the information that has been exchanged. Data exchange schema and standards should permit data to be shared across clinicians, lab, hospital, pharmacy, and patient regardless of the application or application vendor.“ Partners Healthcare Supports this definition by providing some real-life examples in which interoperability would assist in improved patient care: “Patients often see multiple clinicians, with their medical records scattered across several offices and hospitals .As a result, clinicians are missing information from other practices or institutions in about a quarter of ambulatory visits, forcing them, in the interest of timely and cost-effective care, to substitute educated guesses for objective information. Provider-provider connectivity reduces this fragmentation of care and improves quality. It also improves referral processes by giving clinicians the patient-specific information they need to effectively consult on a case.” Epic software is one of the most well known and widely used systems in the healthcare industry with a presence in over 900 hospitals and 20,000 clinics. According to their website, Epic refers to interoperability as such: “Epic maintains strong support for traditional interfacing within health systems to third party modular systems. These interfaces connect customers to pharmacies, specialty and immunization registries, lab systems, radiology systems, billing systems, etc. Epic interfaces take many forms, ranging from HL7 version 2 and 3 feeds, NCPDP transactions, ANSI X12 transactions, to web services, to public APIs for consumer apps. Today we process over 20+billion data transactions a year through 12,000+ interfaces between Epic and 600+ other vendors’ systems as well as 88 public health agencies, 18 research societies, 51 immunization registries across 46 states, and 17 research registries.” However, it is perhaps InterSystems that best explains the need for interoperability in today’s digital age and stresses the importance of interoperability in future software and hardware creation. InterSystems definition is as follows: “With a vision in place, interoperability can go beyond connecting systems and devices to supporting healthcare organizations’ strategic plans.” In future articles, we will discuss various elements of interoperability as well as identify specifics with regard to the future of the LTPAC industry. In the LTPAC industry, interoperability is needed to collect patient data, interface and connect with ancillary services such as laboratory and radiology, exchange data with specialists and the virtual care team and make it available to users who evaluate, deliver and manage long term and Post acute care.	https://lintechsoftware.com/vendor-definition-interoperability/
“We are the first Filipino domestic non-life insurance company.” We provide a wide array of non-life insurance coverage to individuals and corporations and we take efforts at having diversified involvement in allied financial services as we operate in the Philippines and the Asia – Pacific markets. We are an industry leader providing excellent and personalized service to meet our customers’ satisfaction while at the same time addressing the interest of our partners such as our agents, brokers, and re-insurers. We are committed to sustaining corporate growth to ensure viability and optimized return on shareholder’s investments. We maintain highly competent and motivated employees whose efforts are rewarded in recognition of their contributions to the organization. We conduct our business dealings characterized by our adherence to corporate values of excellence, service, respect, entrepreneurship, teamwork, ‘malasakit’, and meritocracy.	https://www.philfirstinsurance.com.ph/about/mission-statement
Another of our occasional updates of news and comment on Brexit. The UK Dimension - Chris Applegate, BuzzFeedNews: This Map Shows Why A Pro-EU Party Might Flop At The Next General Election: fascinating graphic analysis, by constituency, on why it would be a lost cause to fight a general election on a pro-Remain ticket. [3 July] - Will Brett, Electoral Reform Society: It’s Good to Talk: Doing Referendums Differently After the EU Vote: suggests that the level of debate was dire [would anyone disagree?] and argues, inter alia, that “An official body should be given the task of intervening when misleading claims are made by the campaigns, as in New Zealand“. All very worthy: but would anyone take much notice of it? [1 September] - David Allen Green, Jack of Kent: Brexit Diary: Recent news on the “high politics” of Brexit in Westminster and Whitehall [30 August] - Jean-Claude Piris, Financial Times: Article 50 is not for ever and the UK could change its mind: the former Director-General of the Council of the European Union’s Legal Service suggests that even after triggering Article 50 and notifying the EU of its intention to leave there is no legal obstacle to the UK changing its mind. [1 September] - Alan Renwick, UCL Constitution Unit: Is a second referendum on Brexit feasible?: launching his bid for the Labour leadership, Owen Smith called for a second referendum on Brexit once the terms of the deal on future relations between the UK and the EU have been negotiated: it is possible, but could such a vote deliver the outcome that its advocates intend? [18 July] - Andrew Rettman and Peter Teffer, euobserver: Brexit may not happen, EU top judge says: the President of the CJEU, Koen Lenaerts, suggested in a radio interview that we do not yet know if and when and under what conditions Brexit might happen: “We have had the referendum, which was a clear political signal, but a lot still has to happen. Let me be clear, everything is still somewhat speculative. And until now nothing has changed – the United Kingdom is still a full member.” [2 September] UK Parliaments and the courts - The House of Commons and the House of Lords both resume today, Monday 5 September. At 16:30, there is a Westminster Hall debate on the e-petition EU Referendum Rules triggering a 2nd EU Referendum, which has attracted 4,144,360 signatures and the FCO has made a response on behalf of government. - The Department for Exiting the European Union has been given hour-long oral question sessions: the first is on Thursday 20 October. It has also published an organogram of its senior management team. - House of Commons Library, Research Briefing CBP-7213: Brexit: impact across policy areas: looks at the current situation in a range of policy areas and considers what impact Brexit might have: it will depend, among other things, on the Brexit negotiations, whether the UK stays in the European Economic Area and how the Government fills any policy gaps left by withdrawal. [26 August]. Legal action - The Queen on the application of Hardy v Prime Minister And First Lord Of The Treasury [CO/3527/2016]. The Government must file a detailed response to the claim by 2 September: the two-day hearing will start on 15 October. - In the matter of an application by Raymond McCord for leave to apply for Judicial Review and In the matter of an application by Steven Agnew and Ors for leave to apply for Judicial Review: Mr McCord lodged an application for judicial review at the Northern Ireland High Court on 11 August, contending that it would be unlawful to trigger Article 50 without a vote in Parliament and that withdrawal would undermine the UK’s domestic and international treaty obligations under the Good Friday Agreement. There is also a separate challenge from a cross-community group including Green Party leader Steven Agnew; former Justice Minister David Ford; Colum Eastwood, leader of the SDLP; Sinn Fein MLA John O’Dowd; former head of the Progressive Unionist Party Dawn Purvis; Monica Wilson OBE, a former member of the Equality Commission; and the Committee on the Administration of Justice. The senior judicial review judge at the High Court in Belfast is to hear both petitions today, 5 September. The Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish (and Crown Dependency) dimensions - The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland reports that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appointed a former Scottish Minister, Mike Russell, to lead the Scottish Government’s discussions with the UK Government on the country’s future relationship with the EU. As Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe he will focus on ensuring the best interests of Scotland are represented and protected in all Westminster EU negotiations, following the agreement by the Prime Minister that the Scottish Government should be fully involved in the development of the UK Government’s position ahead of the formal exit process being triggered under article 50, and during the Article 50 notice period. Mr Russell will attend Cabinet. [24 August] Earlier posts on Brexit: We have indicated earlier that the repetition of “Brexit means Brexit” is rather like the child who doesn’t wish to hear unwanted news, sticks fingers in the ears and repeats “la, la, la, la …” . Expanding on this idea, David offers the following modification of the madrigal “Now is the month of Maying” by Thomas Morley (1557/8 – 1602).	https://lawandreligionuk.com/2016/09/05/brexit-basics-8-update-5th-september/
Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department. Experience A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. Tasks - Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in conducting credit investigations and collecting delinquent accounts of customers. - Plans, directs, and coordinates risk and insurance programs of establishment to control risks and losses. - Manages branch or office of financial institution. - Directs and coordinates activities to implement institution policies, procedures, and practices concerning granting or extending lines of credit and loans. - Prepares financial and regulatory reports required by law, regulations, and board of directors. - Analyzes and classifies risks as to frequency and financial impact of risk on company. - Selects appropriate technique to minimize loss, such as avoidance and loss prevention and reduction. - Prepares operational and risk reports for management analysis. - Directs floor operations of brokerage firm engaged in buying and selling securities at exchange. - Establishes procedures for custody and control of assets, records, loan collateral, and securities to ensure safekeeping. - Evaluates effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures. - Directs insurance negotiations, selects insurance brokers and carriers, and places insurance. - Evaluates data pertaining to costs to plan budget. - Reviews collection reports to ascertain status of collections and balances outstanding. - Monitors order flow and transactions that brokerage firm executes on floor of exchange. - Reviews reports of securities transactions and price lists to analyze market conditions. - Establishes credit limitations on customer account. - Examines, evaluates, and processes loan applications. - Submits delinquent accounts to attorney or outside agency for collection.	https://www.nationalapplicationcenter.com/Career/careerdetail/career11-3031.02.html
Japan Robot Week began in 2012 as the service robot and robot manufacturing technology specialty exhibition held once every two years. Since the last exhibition, a new category of industrial robots has been introduced, and the exhibition has grown into an event where people can hold lively business discussions and exchange technology about not only service robots but also collaborative robots and system integrations. This time, it will be held at the Aichi Sky Expo situated within Centrair International Airport, alongside the METI and NEDO-hosted World Robot Summit main competition and the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2020 Aichi.	https://ifr.org/event/japan-robot-week-2020
Mai Nguyen, Daniel Crawl, Jianwu Wang, Ilkay Altintas. "Machine Learning Module for Big Data Analysis in Kepler". Talk or presentation, 16, October, 2015; Presented at the Eleventh Biennial Ptolemy Miniconference, Berkeley. Kepler is a scientific workflow system that is built on the Ptolemy II framework. Kepler provides a graphical user interface that allows users to easily design scientific workflows by simply dragging and dropping actors implementing different operations and linking them together to create the steps necessary for a specific workflow. Machine learning techniques provide a way to analyze the problem being studied using a data-driven approach, and is an essential part of many scientific processes. The machine learning module in Kepler allows users to integrate machine learning functionality into a workflow, even if the machine learning algorithms are implemented on different tools or platforms. For example, an R script can be executed within Kepler using the RExpression actor. A Mahout algorithm or KNIME workflow can be executed in command-line mode using the ExternalExecution actor. For big data processing, actors implementing Spark MLLib algorithms are being developed in Kepler. Spark is a cluster computing framework, and MLlib is a distributed machine learning library on top of Spark. Sparkâ€™s distributed in-memory architecture provides fast and scalable processing of iterative operations, which is ideal for machine learning algorithms. The machine learning module in Kepler can also create an actor for a single machine learning algorithm based on different implementations. As an example, the kmeans-all actor in Kepler implements the k-means clustering algorithm using R, Spark MLlib, Mahout, and KNIME. This feature allows the user to compare accuracy and processing results for a single algorithm using different implementations. This can be accomplished using the same actor, with the only change being the choice of implementation when the actor is executed. The user does not need to know much about any of the underlying tools (e.g., R or Spark) in order to use these actors. Each actor in the machine learning module can also be connected to other actors available in Kepler to build complex workflows. Mai Nguyen, Daniel Crawl, Jianwu Wang, Ilkay Altintas. (e.g., R or Spark) in order to use these actors.	https://ptolemy.berkeley.edu/projects/chess/pubs/1123.html

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