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The Educause Library offers a wealth of resources across most subjects and grade levels. OER Commons is a core site with resources from preschool through adult education. MERLOT is a search engine for finding curated OER resources, and CK-12 provides a range of student support resources. OpenED includes a wide range of assessment materials that covers all areas, particularly math.
Next up, curation
Once teachers understand the value of OER resources and know where to find them, curation is the next task. Several states provide curation support, such as Wisconsin’s WISELearn Educator Portal, which connects Wisconsin educators so they can share resources. Because most states use the Common Core Standards, it is easy to cross state lines digitally. Symbaloo, another curation tool, is available for teachers or as a school- or district-level resource. Diigo is a curating resource that allows for annotating web resources directly through your browser via either an applet or a Chrome extension. For those new to curating OER resources, Diigo is a good place to start.
As the move from print to digital continues at all levels of education, OER resources offer schools and individual educators a wide range of resources to differentiate and expend their curriculum beyond traditional print materials. OER resources are often much more budget friendly, but teachers must understand how to integrate OER resources into their instruction and then be able to access and curate materials that can enrich their instruction and help meet or exceed their instructional goals.
- COVID learning loss likely to linger without intensive work - May 29, 2023
- How to elevate climate literacy for future scientists - May 29, 2023
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Hygiene Treatments and Instruction
Oral Pathology Screening
Diet Counseling and Supplement Recommendations
Peridontal Treatment/Scaling and Root Planing
The mouth as well as the rest of the body contains a delicate balance of good and bad microorganisms. When this balance is disrupted, disease-causing life forms become the dominate microorganisms. They live together in a biofilm around the teeth and under the gums. This imbalance is responsible for gingivitis, periodontal disease, and decay.
The biofilm contains an infection that is a mix of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites that needs different agents to treat, which can sometimes have toxic side effects. But there has now been found an agent in OZONE that can eliminate the infection and support health by creating better blood flow, immune response, and more rapid healing.
The discovery of ozone in dentistry is historically credited to a Swiss dentist in the early 1900s by the name of E.A. Fisch. Dr. Grieco uses the ozone generator Promolife. Medical grade oxygen goes through a crystal cathode tube which charges it to create O3 (Ozone).
The oxygen/ozone is used in various ways: infused in water to irrigate periodontal pockets or tooth extraction sites, hygiene before and after treatment, and cleansing of a tooth before filling. Oxygen/ozone gas is used to disinfect teeth before filling to decrease tooth/root sensitivity, periodontal abscess and tooth abscess, jawbone infection/cavitation. | <urn:uuid:73fde645-422c-4d89-a6a6-75821db836ca> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.griecodentistry.com/hygiene-services/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00609.warc.gz | en | 0.915785 | 329 | 3.078125 | 3 |
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and is initially confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. However, while some types of prostate cancer grow slowly and may need minimal or even no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly.
- Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.
- More than 47,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – that’s 129 men every day.
- Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that’s more than 11,500 men every year.
- 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
- Around 400,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer can spread to nearby organs, such as your bladder, or travel through your bloodstream or lymphatic system to your bones or other organs. Prostate cancer that spreads to the bones can cause pain and broken bones.
Doctors know that prostate cancer begins when some cells in your prostate become abnormal. Mutations in the abnormal cells’ DNA cause the cells to grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells do. The abnormal cells continue living, when other cells would die. The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumor that can grow to invade nearby tissue. Some abnormal cells can also break off and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
How to Identify?
If you and your doctor decide that screening for prostate cancer is a good choice for you, your doctor will likely do a physical exam and discuss your health history.
- Trouble urinating
- Decreased force in the stream of urine
- Blood in semen
- Discomfort in the pelvic area
- Bone pain
- Erectile dysfunction
What to Do?
Your doctor will develop an appropriate treatment plan for your cancer based on your age, health status, and the stage of your cancer.
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This song was written by Blind Alfred Reed of Floyd, Virginia. During his musical career he played dances, church meetings, recorded and taught music to children. Although he mostly played fiddle he also was proficient on guitar, banjo and mandolin. His composition “Wreck of the Virginian” got the attention of record executive Ralf Peer and he was invited to the famous “Bristol Sessions” in 1927 along with Jimmie Rogers and The Carter Family.
He wrote most of his songs from newspaper articles. He recorded “How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live” in 1929. He stopped playing in public in the late 1930’s and died in 1956 at age 76.
The following appeared in James Green’s book “The Devil Is Here in These Hills”:
Alfred Reed, a blind musician, had lived his entire life in West Virginia’s smokeless coalfields, where he worked as a lay Baptist preacher and as a fiddler who performed at county fairs and church socials. Wherever he went in 1929, Reed heard stories of how people suffered in the coal towns. Even the mine workers who still had jobs complained because they were paying higher prices at company stores with shrunken wages. Out of this experience, “Blind Alfred” recorded his hit tune “How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?” A few days after the stock market crashed.
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July 6, 2011
Twenty-one years after the writing of the Inter Caetera papal bull, the expansionist mindset of Spain is in full swing. Spanish jurist Palacios Rubios writes the infamous Requirimiento (the Requirement) which provides Spanish “legal authority to wage a ‘Just War’ against indigenous nations and peoples.”
When Spanish conquistadores found a “new” land, the priests who sailed with them stood at the edge of a village and read the Requirimiento which “describes what would happen if they decided to accept:
If you do so, you will do well, and that which you are obliged to do to their highnesses [acknowledge yourselves as their subjects and vassals], and we in their name shall receive you in all love and charity, and shall leave you your wives, and your children, and your lands, free without servitude…
The consequences of resistance should the village decide not to accept these conditions, continued the priest,
But, if you do not do this, and maliciously make delay in it, I certify to you that, with the help of God, we shall powerfully enter into your country, and shall make war against you in all ways and manners that we can, and shall subject you to the yoke and obedience of the Church and of their Highnesses; we shall take you and your wives and your children, and shall make salves of them… and we protest that the deaths and losses which shall accrue from this are your fault, and not that of their Highnesses, or ours, nor of these cavaliers who come with us.
Obviously, since the reading of the Requirimiento was in either Latin or Spanish, Indians were unable to understand the priest, and unable to accept the conditions of the Requirimiento (should they have wanted), which required the conquistadors to enter the village and dispose of the villagers as the Requirimiento stated. “On reading the Requirimiento, the great Indian advocate Bartolomé de Las Casas said that he ‘could not decide whether to laugh or weep.’”
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Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Growth of snow gum seedlings (Eucalyptus pauciflora Sieb. ex Spreng.) was studied in response to differences in microclimate caused by differential heat exchange between seedlings, grass and bare, moist soil during winter and spring. Seedlings were planted in a pasture either directly into grassy groundcover or in circular patches of bare soil of 30, 60 or 120 cm in diameter. There were no differences in maximum air temperatures at seedling leaf height between treatments. However, minimum air temperature increased by 2 °C with increase in patch diameter from 0 to 120 cm such that seedlings surrounded by grass experienced lower minimum temperatures with more frequent and more severe frosts than seedlings growing in large patches of bare soil. These small-scale differences in minimum temperature affected both photosynthetic and growth processes. Over winter, seedlings were photoinhibited, with depression in midday Fv/Fm linearly related to minimum temperatures. In spring, repeated frosts and lower minimum temperatures led to a delay in the recovery of Fv/Fm, a delay in bud-break, damage to elongating stems and developing leaves, lower rates of stem elongation, and ultimately a shorter growing season for seedlings in grass compared to those in bare soil patches. Thus, microclimate above grass adversely affects spring growth of juvenile Eucalyptus pauciflora and may account for much of the competitive inhibition of tree seedling growth by grass during spring.
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A new museum will be built at the ancient Maya complex Chichén Itzá in Mexico, considered the country’s most visited archaeological site with roughly two million visitors each year, the Art Newspaper reported Monday.
Though the museum is early in its development, it is expected to replace a smaller structure that closed over a decade ago and will highlight some of the Yucatán Peninsula’s latest archaeological discoveries.
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Details about the project have so far been sparse, but Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has previously said $14.4 million has been allocated to build the museum, as well as a new visitor centre, and for conservation efforts.
In addition to artifacts unearthed during excavations at or near the complex, the museum’s permanent collection is likely to include selections from the massive trove of artifacts found during the construction of the $8 billion Maya Train project.
The project, which traverses five states — Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán — with stations near several pre-Columbian sites and several airports, has been a controversial project. Archaeologists and environmentalists alike have said it could have adverse effects on the landscape, local communities, and regional history.
Over 25,000 immovable assets have been uncovered along all sections of the railroad traversed so far, including ancient roads, 431 ceramic pots, and 423 bones from human burials.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichén Itzá is believed to have been built between 500 and 600 CE. It is a vast complex, perhaps best known for the pyramid of the serpent deity Kukulkan (also known as El Castillo in Spanish), considered one of the new seven wonders of the world.
Additionally, the INAH announced plans to open a section of Chichén Itzá that was previously off limits to the public called Chichén Viejo, where an elite housing complex was uncovered earlier this year. | <urn:uuid:2c2848a7-c70f-45ab-902f-30f7a5eae4e1> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://aworkstation.com/new-museum-planned-for-mexicos-ancient-maya-complex-chichen-itza/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653764.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607111017-20230607141017-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.965497 | 428 | 2.59375 | 3 |
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Struthio is a genus of birds in the order Struthioniformes, whose members are the ostriches. It is part of the infra-class Palaeognathae, a diverse group of flightless birds also known as ratites that includes the emus, rheas, and kiwis. There are two living species of ostrich: the common ostrich and the Somali ostrich. They are large flightless birds of Africa who lay the largest eggs of any living land animal. With the ability to run at 70 km/h (43. 5 mph), they are the fastest birds on land. They are farmed worldwide, particularly for their feathers as they are used as decoration and feather dusters. Their skin is also used for leather products. Ostriches are notable for being the heaviest living birds. Taxonomic history The genus Struthio was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. The genus was used by Linnaeus and other early taxonomists to include the emu, rhea, and cassowary, until they each were placed in their own genera.
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Water is an essential and indispensable resource for the survival of human beings. The regulation and monitoring are fundamental to make water consumption without the risk of transmitting pathologies. The main measure used to analyze the potability of water is the identification of the presence of coliforms. In rural areas, to guarantee the water supply, artesian wells are normally used. This mean to obtain this resource is not recommended. This is due to the fact that these sources generally do not receive adequate treatment and have the potential to transmit diseases to the population that uses these sources. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the potability of water from artesian wells in rural and urban areas of the city of Guaraci, PR. To evaluate the potability of water sources, we used the Colilert® chromogenic substrate method. From January 2014 to December 2015, 146 samples were collected from artesian wells in rural and urban areas in the region of Guaraci, PR. Among the 146 samples collected, 61 (41.78%) presented total coliforms, in which 23 (15.75%) of these samples presented Escherichia coli. On the other hand, the remaining 85 (58.21%) samples showed satisfactory results. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, in relation to the microbiological quality of water, in 100 mL of water for human consumption, total coliforms and E. coli should not be present. In addition, it was possible to observe that among the 146 samples, 82 were not treated and among these, 36 (43.90%) were satisfactory and 46 (56.10%) unsatisfactory, while, of the 64 treated samples, 58 (90 .62%) presented satisfactory results and 6 (9.38%) unsatisfactory, showing the effectiveness and importance of the treatment of these water sources to eliminate bacteria and facilitate consumption for the community The presence of bacteria in analyzed samples denotes the need to treat these sources, reducing the transmissibility of possible pathologies associated with their consumption. Therefore, it is necessary for consumers that this water source is treated following the correct treatment procedures, such as the application of chlorine and the boiling method, in order to reduce the amount of microorganisms in the area. | <urn:uuid:ab2422b8-f1aa-4585-966a-ff670b493c04> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://proceedings.science/acpm/cpm-2021/trabalhos/analysis-of-total-coliforms-and-escherichia-coli-presence-in-water-samples-from?lang=pt-br | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646652.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610233020-20230611023020-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.95294 | 450 | 3.125 | 3 |
Lone workers are individuals who work in isolation, with no colleagues or direct supervision to rely on for assistance in the event of an emergency. In many industries, lone workers are a common sight, including construction, forestry, oil and gas, and utilities. Given the nature of their work, lone workers face a higher risk of accidents, injuries, and other emergencies. To mitigate these risks, it is essential for lone workers to have access to a safety watch for emergency use. In this article, we will explore the advantages of a lone worker having a safety watch for emergency use.
- Instant access to help: With a safety watch, lone workers can quickly and easily call for help in the event of an emergency. These devices typically have a one-touch panic button that immediately alerts emergency services or a designated contact. This quick access to help can be a lifesaver in situations where time is of the essence.
- Location tracking: Safety watches can be equipped with GPS technology that allows emergency responders to pinpoint the exact location of the lone worker in distress. This feature is especially important for workers in remote areas or those who may be disoriented or unable to communicate their location. Location tracking ensures that help arrives quickly and efficiently, reducing the risk of further harm to the worker.
- Increased peace of mind: For lone workers, the knowledge that they have access to a safety watch can provide a sense of security and peace of mind. Workers can focus on their tasks without worrying about what would happen in the event of an emergency. This increased sense of security can lead to improved job satisfaction and productivity.
- Compliance with health and safety regulations: Many industries have strict health and safety regulations in place that require employers to provide lone workers with access to emergency communication devices. Providing workers with safety watches ensures compliance with these regulations, reducing the risk of legal and financial penalties.
- Cost-effective solution: Safety watches are a cost-effective solution for providing lone workers with access to emergency communication devices. They are relatively inexpensive compared to other communication devices such as satellite phones, and they require minimal training to use effectively.
In conclusion, providing lone workers with safety watches for emergency use offers many advantages. These devices provide instant access to help, location tracking, increased peace of mind, compliance with health and safety regulations, and are a cost-effective solution. Employers who value the safety and well-being of their lone workers should consider providing them with safety watches as part of their overall safety program. | <urn:uuid:6d4604f0-44e3-41f4-b0a7-84bab7981145> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.ultimatesmartwatches.com/blog/lone-workers-safety | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648911.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603000901-20230603030901-00608.warc.gz | en | 0.958316 | 501 | 2.546875 | 3 |
13.6 Billion Years Old Star Found
Astronomers in Australia on Sunday had announced that they have found the oldest star, that is 13.6 billion years old. This star was formed few hundred million years after the big bang.
Previously observed known oldest stars are around 13.2 billion years old, they are two stars discovered in 2007 and 2013.
This oldest star, the 13.6 billion old one, is actually in our own galaxy – Milky Way and around 6000 light years away from Earth. The star catalog list it by the number of SMSS J031300.36-670839.3
The oldest star was found using spectrography – the way of analyzing the star’s spectrum of light and decide which elements are in the star. The oldest star has very few amount of iron in it, comparing to our Sun, oldest star has only one millionth amount of iron.
Iron is a crucial element to decide the age of a star. Big Bang produced the universe with hydrogen, helium and trace amount of lithium. All other elements are forged by the stars. Some of them are forged when the star is burning and some of them are forged when the star ends its life with supernovae.
The age of stars or stellar objects can be determined by analyzing the amount of iron it has.
The iron content of a star is increased every successive birth, therefore when the iron amount is low in the star, we can determine that it is very old one.
The 13.6 billion years old star has just millionth of iron content comparing to our Sun and 60 times lesser than any other known stars.
The star is discovered using Australian National University’s SkyMapper telescope.
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The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency on Saturday as cases continue to rise, including two infections found in children.
While news of children contracting the disease is frightening to parents, experts believe the chances of an outbreak among children are unlikely.
“The likelihood of a child getting infected was very low, but there’s no reason why (monkeypox) couldn’t infect children,” Dr. Yvonne Maldonado of Stanford Children’s Health told CBS Bay Area.
Until recently, monkeypox appeared to mainly affect a specific group of the population. “If you look at the epidemiology, it’s heavily weighted at this time, though not exclusively to men who have sex with other men,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president’s chief medical adviser, previously noted.
One of the ways a person could catch monkeypox is by having extended contact with an infected person, such as skin-to-skin contact.
“I think people need to be very careful about their contact with people who’ve been at high risk for exposure,” Maldonado warned.
While some adults have been lining up to get the monkeypox vaccine to protect themselves from the disease, children don’t have the same option.
“The studies for this vaccine was really done in adults, so we don’t have a lot of data in children, and we need to generate more data there, so we know what to do for kids,” Dr. Maldonado explained.
For now, concerned parents can watch for signs of a monkeypox infection if their children experience symptoms of rashes, chills, discomfort, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
Since monkeypox can be spread from animals to humans, parents should prevent their children from having contact with rodents, monkeys, and sick animals.
Children should also wash their hands with soap and water, use alcohol-based sanitizers, and avoid infected individuals.
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Teaching youth about marketing and consumerism focus of Media Literacy Week 2013
MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) are pleased to announce that marketing and consumerism will be the focus of Canada’s eighth annual Media Literacy Week, to be held November 4-8, 2013.
The official theme of the week: “What’s Being Sold: Helping Kids Make Sense of Marketing Messages”, will encourage educators and parents to talk to children and teens about the marketing they encounter on a daily basis.
“Young people are surrounded by advertising everywhere they turn and on an increasing number of platforms,” says Cathy Wing, MediaSmarts Co-Executive Director, “It’s important that we help them recognize when they’re being marketed to and how to understand the messages that are targeting them.”
During the week a variety of activities will take place across the country to raise awareness of marketing issues that affect children and teens including body image, online marketing, food advertising and tobacco and alcohol marketing.
CTF President Paul Taillefer adds: “As teachers, we see first-hand how advertising influences the manner in which students perceive themselves and the world around them. As a national teacher organization, we believe in helping students develop a critical eye with respect to media advertising which will help them make wise and healthy decisions".
The goal of Media Literacy Week is to promote the importance of digital and media literacy education in Canadian homes, schools and communities.
MediaSmarts and the CTF are pleased to welcome back YouTube as the 2013 Gold Sponsor of Media Literacy Week.
To find out how to get involved or become a sponsor of the week, visit: http://www.medialiteracyweek.ca/
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The World Wildlife Fund(WWF) Director to Ecuador Tarsicio Granizo warned that about 939.000 tons of food go to waste in this Andean country every year.
Ecuador: Former President Bucaram's Son Held in Prison
"The waste of food implies that we are producing more than we can consume, which has a direct impact on deforestation rates," Granizo said.
Ecuador has one of the highest rates of food waste, which represents an economic loss of US$334 million annually, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Granizo also stressed that it is paramount to change consumption habits to prevent unnecessary nourishment loss, particularly alleviate the pandemic-induced economic harm.
To tackle food waste in Ecuador, the WWF collaborates with the San Francisco University (USFQ) and food companies to develop the "No Waste Ecuador" project, which is intended to assess the loss of bio-materials during food processing and production.
"The circular economy's potential in the food sector is enormous when organic waste still represents 57 percent of all waste in the country," the USFQ said during the "Food Loss and Waste Awareness" International Day.
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Unlike most other countries, Germany has asked a multidisciplinary group of philosophers, education specialists, scientists, historians, theologians, and jurists for advice on loosening stay-at-home restrictions
The German federal government relied on a report written by a 26-strong expert group from the Leopoldina, Germany’s independent National Academy of Sciences, which was founded in1652, when it announced a slight loosening of its lockdown restrictions on April 15 which allowed small shops to open and some children to return to school in May. The panel contained only a minority of natural scientists and barely a handful of virologists and medical specialists.
Working together at an “incredibly quick” pace via Zoom, the group’s education specialists raised fears that school closures meant that children from poor families would fall further behind their wealthy peers; jurists wondered if restrictions on basic freedoms were legitimate; and ethicists and philosophers stressed that stopping the spread of the coronavirus would depend far more on public willingness to fall in line with moral norms than any coercive state action, explained Jürgen Renn, director of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, and one of those who wrote the crucial recommendations, according to a report in the UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement.
Networking is defined as the act of making contact and exchanging information with other people, groups and institutions to develop mutually beneficial relationships, or to access and share information between computers. There are a lot of people who are looking for the knowledge of networking books so i am here to highlight a best book for you
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During sleep, even anesthesia–induced sleep, part of the brain appears to continue working to process information and cement memories. That's according to a study (subscription required) published yesterday in Nature Neuroscience, and the findings, say researchers, could offer new insights into better understanding Alzheimer's disease.
Health Day reports on the UC Los Angeles research:
For the study, which was performed on mice, the researchers measured the activity of single neurons from three parts of the brain involved in memory formation in order to identify which brain region was activating other areas of the brain and how this activation was spreading.
The investigators discovered that the entorhinal cortex has what is called persistent activity, which is believed to be involved in working memory when people are awake, such as remembering a phone number or following directions.
Persistent activity in the entorhinal cortex during sleep may be a way to unclutter memories and delete information that was processed during the day but not needed, which results in important memories becoming prominent and readily accessible, [senior author, Mayank R. Mehta, PhD,] suggested.
The findings are important because people spend one-third of their lives sleeping, and a lack of sleep causes various health problems, including learning and memory problems, Mehta said. The researcher also noted that Alzheimer's disease starts in the entorhinal cortex and these patients are known to have sleep problems.
Related to this, a previous mouse study done at Stanford showed that fragmented sleep can cause memory impairment.
Previously: Is quietly resting as helpful to your brain as sleeping?, Experts discuss possible link between sleep disorder and dementia and In mice, at least, uninterrupted sleep is critical for memory
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Food is more than just sustenance. It is comfort, joy, and therapy for many people. From a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day to a decadent slice of chocolate cake, food can bring comfort and solace like few other things can.
Food as therapy is the idea that the act of eating can bring emotional benefits. When we eat, our brains release dopamine, a feel-good neurotransmitter. This pleasurable sensation can be an effective way to improve mood, decrease stress, and lift one’s spirits.
Many people turn to food when they are sad, stressed, or anxious. In these situations, food becomes a coping mechanism. It is a way to soothe and distract oneself from negative emotions. Eating your favorite dish or trying a new cuisine can also offer a sense of adventure and excitement. These positive emotions can help improve overall mood and decrease feelings of sadness or anxiety.
Food can also bring people together, which is an essential part of therapy. Sharing a meal with loved ones can enhance the feelings of connection and belonging. This fosters positive social interactions and improves one’s well-being.
The act of cooking can also be a form of therapy. It can be a creative outlet, a way to relieve stress, and a confidence booster. Cooking and feeding oneself or others can give a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.
However, it is important to recognize that using food as a sole coping mechanism can be harmful. Overeating or bingeing can lead to weight gain, physical health problems, and negative feelings about oneself. Additionally, using food as the only coping mechanism can prevent the development of healthy coping strategies.
In conclusion, food is much more than just fuel for the body; it is a source of joy, comfort, and therapy for many people. Whether cooking, sharing a meal with loved ones, or indulging in your favorite dish, the act of eating can bring emotional benefits that improve one’s well-being. By recognizing the power of food as therapy, we can use it effectively to improve our mental health and overall happiness. | <urn:uuid:9422af76-e24c-4175-9a6e-d5c38b2eb9c1> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.emediconline.com/food-as-therapy-how-eating-brings-joy-and-comfort-to-food-lovers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644574.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529010218-20230529040218-00408.warc.gz | en | 0.955065 | 427 | 3.25 | 3 |
Timber Trusses: Designing and Installing Durable Structures
Timber trusses are the standard choice for the construction of residential buildings. This material is favoured over metal because it has multiple advantages, including that it provides a stable and durable framework. For instance, timber provides flexibility in design, which cannot be achieved with rigid metals like steel. Wood is also an economical choice since it is lighter and easier to install. In addition, there are some thermal advantages of using timber over alternative materials. However, the performance of the trusses will still depend on your choices. Here are some simple precautions and tips to keep in mind for a durable structure.
Understand the Total Load
You should know the load that will be imposed on your timber trusses after installation. If your trusses are not strong enough to bear the weight placed on the frame, your building might not last for too long without repairs. When calculating the cumulative load, you should think about the roofing materials. Some roofing materials, like tile, are heavier than steel panels. You must ensure that the trusses can bear it. It is also prudent to increase the load-bearing capacity if your local area often experiences bad weather.
Choose Suitable Materials
It is important to acquire the right timber for your trusses. In simple terms, you should keep in mind that there are different types and grades of wood on the market. Your choice will influence the durability and stability of your structure. When purchasing the timber, you must look for wood rated for structural use. The wood should also be appropriately sized for your building. For instance, larger buildings will require thicker and stronger lumber. In addition, consider looking for treated wood to prevent damage from pest attacks or moisture exposure.
Schedule Installation with Care
Your installation schedule can interfere with the strength of the trusses and, subsequently, the durability of the timber structure. Simply speaking, if you do not have a good timetable, your timber might be delivered ahead of time. This will force you to store the wood on your site until you are ready for installation. Prolonged storage of the timber can be harmful because of the elements. The structural elements might become warped and even damaged by inclement weather. You should prevent this problem by planning your construction work diligently and adhering to the timetable.
Finally, it is essential for you to purchase reliable connectors for the timber trusses. You should opt for galvanised or stainless steel hardware for ideal results. | <urn:uuid:cadda209-1b17-4bdd-a46c-122c52e7be33> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | http://zhengxindustry.com/2019/05/30/timber-trusses-designing-and-installing-durable-structures/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657144.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610062920-20230610092920-00008.warc.gz | en | 0.938872 | 511 | 2.765625 | 3 |
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Major League Baseball players had few rights before the signing of the first collective bargaining agreement in professional sports in 1968. They didn’t get all of their current rights all at once, either: the battle was, and is, an ongoing one. Before the Players Association, before Marvin Miller, there were other attempts to organize baseball players against the bosses. In this series, we’ll investigate each of those attempts, and suss out what went wrong. Here’s part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4.
You would think the formation of what we know now as the Major League Baseball Players Association would be something to celebrate without the caveats of the previous entries in this series, but that proto-MLBPA was a mess. Obviously, things improved — thanks, Marvin Miller — but that all took time. The initial version of the MLBPA formed back in 1953, and it wasn’t actually officially recognized as a union for another 13 years after that. And it wouldn’t have its first collective bargaining agreement for another two years, right before the 1968 season began.
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People can damage, break, lose, or have a tooth extracted at any age. However, when most people think of dental implants, they tend to think of the older population being the only candidates for this dental procedure. In fact, there is no “crucial” age for determining whether or not a dental implant is a viable solution. The only crucial factors in deciding if a dental implant will be a successful solution for replacing a missing tooth is whether or not the jaw bone is strong enough to support it, the facial skeleton has fully matured, and your general health is fair.
People are all given the same opportunity when it comes to their teeth – they all get two sets: a set of baby teeth and a set of permanent teeth. Different factors throughout life determine whether they are able to keep all of their permanent teeth. Lifestyle choices, proper oral health care, protecting the teeth during sports, and making regular dental visits a priority go a long way in ensuring that you will make it through life with all of your natural teeth intact. However, nothing in life is guaranteed, and many people find themselves in a position where a missing tooth (or multiple teeth) is a reality. Young people can lose a tooth just as older adults can, and understanding that dental implants can be beneficial for them can provide a successful replacement option.
Significant growth and development occurs during the adolescent, teen, and young adult years. While it would not be advisable for an 11-year-old to have a dental implant placed inside the mouth, a young adult is often a good candidate. While the teeth do not grow once they erupt inside the mouth, the connective tissues and jaw bone will continue to grow until they reach maturity. Dental implants are directly placed in the jaw bone and cannot adapt to position change. Therefore, it is necessary that the mouth and facial structure of a dental implant candidate reach full maturity before it becomes a viable option.
Every dental implant candidate is evaluated for bone growth and bone health. If it is decided to defer implants until a young adult reaches full growth maturity, a suitable temporary restoration can be successful until dental implants can be placed.
Contact Georgia Denture & Implant Specialists to learn more.
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Personal boundaries in psychology refer to the emotional, physical, and mental limits that individuals establish to protect their well-being and define their sense of self. These boundaries help individuals maintain a sense of autonomy, self-respect, and healthy relationships with others. Here are a few key points about personal boundaries:
- Definition: Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules, or limits that individuals set to define how they want to be treated by others and what they are comfortable with in terms of their personal space, time, emotions, and values.
- Types of boundaries: Personal boundaries can be categorized into four main types:
- Physical boundaries: These involve personal space, touch, and physical contact.
- Emotional boundaries: These pertain to feelings, emotions, and the ability to express oneself.
- Mental boundaries: These involve thoughts, beliefs, and values, and respecting the privacy of one’s mind.
- Time boundaries: These relate to how individuals allocate and protect their time and energy.
- Importance of boundaries: Establishing and maintaining healthy personal boundaries is crucial for several reasons:
- Self-care: Boundaries help individuals prioritize their needs, protect their well-being, and prevent burnout.
- Emotional health: Boundaries allow individuals to maintain their emotional stability and protect themselves from emotional manipulation or abuse.
- Relationships: Clear boundaries contribute to healthier relationships by promoting mutual respect, understanding, and effective communication.
- Identity and self-esteem: Boundaries help individuals define and assert their sense of self, enhancing self-esteem and personal growth.
- Setting boundaries: Setting personal boundaries involves self-awareness, understanding one’s needs and limits, and effectively communicating them to others. It requires assertiveness, clear communication, and the willingness to enforce boundaries when necessary.
- Violating boundaries: When personal boundaries are repeatedly disregarded or violated, it can lead to emotional distress, strained relationships, and a compromised sense of self. Recognizing and addressing boundary violations is important for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.
It’s worth noting that personal boundaries can vary among individuals and cultures. Understanding and respecting others’ boundaries while assertively setting and maintaining your own is key to healthy relationships and personal growth.
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Societal Benefits of Methane Mitigation
Methane is a potent, short lived greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted through energy, agriculture, and waste activities and it’s responsible for nearly half of the current observed increase in global temperatures. Due to methane’s high global warming potential—around 80 times that of carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 20-year period—and additional negative health and environmental impacts, investment in methane abatement will generate immediate climate and societal benefits. And, because of its outsize impact, cutting methane emissions is the fastest and most effective opportunity to slow the rate of global warming and buy time for additional long-term action to reduce CO2.
Methane emissions sources are highly dispersed and historically difficult to track, requiring solutions that vary widely in terms of costs and ease of deployment. Fortunately, over half of these solutions are available now at low costs and ready to be scaled up for widespread adoption. However, despite their benefits, methane abatement solutions across the top methane-emitting sectors are severely underfunded. Due to the urgency of the climate crisis, targeted investments in methane solutions must be prioritized to keep global temperatures from breaching the critical 1.5°C threshold.
In this white paper, Abt illustrates the social benefits of prioritizing investments in methane abatement. Abt explored 16 out of over 40 methane abatement solutions in the energy, agriculture, and waste sectors. Collectively, these 16 technologies have the potential to reduce 20 percent of annual methane emissions by 2050, based on a 2017 baseline. We analyzed the social benefits of these solutions and compared the results to the social benefits of investing in renewable energy—specifically solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind. | <urn:uuid:9cf8880d-b820-4dbd-92f7-ede6befc179f> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.abtassociates.com/insights/publications/white-paper/societal-benefits-of-methane-mitigation | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647895.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601143134-20230601173134-00608.warc.gz | en | 0.925266 | 362 | 3.390625 | 3 |
Waste management is an important topic in Sweden. The technology involved in the processing of the waste is top-notch which means the materials used to produce such machinery are wear-resistant and need less maintenance. Nevertheless, experts do not miss opportunities to improve the quality of materials, especially metals.
SSAB has been providing the industry with high-quality metal plates and sheets for years, but the company is interested in further development of the product it offers. In collaboration with Swedish Research Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Materials – Swerim, SSAB explored the stability and chemical composition of surface oxides on wear-resistant steels at the HIPPIE beamline of MAX IV.
This study aims at gathering data on how a new category of steel is more durable but at the same time equally wear-resistant. This kind of product is very important for the waste management industry.
During the experiment, two kinds of high-strength steels were used as samples. Both samples were dipped in the electrolyte solution simulating the working environment of waste management equipment. The anodic potential was applied to the samples to accelerate the corrosion initiation. The samples were then slowly pulled out of the solution to preserve the very thin film of electrolyte on the sample surface. The Ambient Pressure X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (AP-XPS) was applied to observe chemical changes at the steel surface in contact with electrolyte film and follow the corrosion attack mechanism in-situ.
The outcome of this study will help in understanding the effect of the chromium content on the corrosion of high-strength steels and thus, come up with new solutions that will prevent or reduce corrosion failure. This way, the company can produce steel that is more durable and in turn less maintenance for the customer.
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Moving & Increasing Plants
As you gain experience with gardening, you may eventually want to change the location of some of your plants. Almost all perennials can be moved at nearly any time by lifting them with a good clump of soil intact around the roots. In early spring and in the fall, the plants can be dug without soil on the roots, but when the plants are in growth, they cannot establish new hair roots in time to keep up with the demands of the tops. Plants can be dug and divided even after they've begun to grow in the spring, but the longer you wait, the more care they will need to reestablish themselves. If a plant is divided and reset with no wilting of the tops, they're fine. If they do wilt, they should be watered again or even shaded with a board or open box until new roots can start in two or three days. You might try cracking a piece off the side of some plants just after the ground warms, transplanting these to new spots (leaving the main part of the plant undisturbed).
Plants like Dianthus have a central stem and cannot be split, and Astilbes have such a hard center that they'd have to be dug in order to cut or divide them. Some plants, such as Coreopsis and Shasta Daisies, will seed themselves. These new offspring can be saved once you learn to recognize the seedlings. | <urn:uuid:d864b8a9-6baf-43b9-8521-4239f7a475fe> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.bluestoneperennials.com/community_article.html?ccode=10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647895.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601143134-20230601173134-00609.warc.gz | en | 0.96049 | 292 | 3.109375 | 3 |
* From certified organic origin
Penne is a form of pasta that exists of elongated tubes that are mostly cut off diagonally at an angle of 30 or 45 degrees. Normally, it is eaten warm with a tomato/meat sauce, but it can also be used for in a cold salade. Penne is the plural form of the Italian word penna, that has the meaning ''feather'' in Latin. Pasta has arisen independently in diverse cultures and is from there dispersed over the whole world. It is a dough product, made from hard grains, especially hard wheat, that can be diluted in diverse forms. The pasta is made of the whole grain kernels of durum wheat, that is also called selomina or grouch. Durum wheat contains less fibers, minerals and vitamines in comparison with the wholemeal variety, but has almost as much healthy proteins.
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The pandemic has changed life as we know it over the last year. The effects of COVID-19 have also made an impact on the seafood business, as well. With most of the country on lock-down, the normal 63% of people cooking seafood increased with people eating-in more than ever before. But, as meats go, many people do not prepare seafood at home because they lack the confidence to do so. With this in mind, the numbers certainly have been skewed since COVID-19 infected the country.
Traditionally, 56% of people bought seafood from a market or grocery store. Another 31% bought their food from a restaurant. The remaining 13% caught it themselves. But, with the pandemic, most was bought or caught. Restaurants still had takeout orders, but the 31% dropped drastically.
Another thing to consider about the data is the amount of money restaurants make when they sold seafood to the public. For example, let us say that someone paid $100 for an amazing dinner with crab legs. The restaurant normally paid between $20 and $30 for the crab legs that were served to you. In turn, they made between $70 and $80. However, in the pandemic, crab legs were marked up more like $30 to $40. So, the restaurants had a choice. They could either keep the price the same and make less money, or they could charge more to make what they were making pre-pandemic.
Ultimately, based upon species of seafood, the market got even more skewed based on price and where they ate. For example, crab was historically more expensive than salmon. But, salmon was the kind of seafood that people were willing to eat from home. On the other hand, crab was not as easy for most people to prepare, so they went to a restaurant for this goodness.
At the end of the day, from May to July of 2020, the seafood market was the fastest growing category in the grocery stores. Coast towns and cities, like Seattle and Portland, were the areas that seafood consumption grew the most, but even cities like Denver and Las Vegas ate more seafood than ever before. | <urn:uuid:93009113-835e-49e9-a2c6-59dd1fc60c92> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.theoysterbar.net/how-the-pandemic-is-affecting-seafood/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646652.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610233020-20230611023020-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.990778 | 443 | 2.625 | 3 |
May 20, 2019
Diagnostic ultrasound has been in use since the late 1950s. Given its known benefits and recognized efficacy for medical diagnosis, including use during human pregnancy, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine herein addresses the clinical safety of such use: No independently confirmed adverse effects caused by exposure from present diagnostic ultrasound instruments have been reported in human patients in the absence of contrast agents. Biological effects (such as localized pulmonary bleeding) have been reported in experimental mammalian systems at diagnostically relevant exposures, but the clinical relevance of such effects is either not significant or is not yet known. Increased outputs and time of exposure can increase the likelihood of bioeffects. Ultrasound should be used only by qualified health professionals to provide medical benefit to the patient. Ultrasound exposures during examinations should be as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).1,2
1. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Official Statements: As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Principle. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine website. Reapproved April 2, 2014.
2. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Official Statements: Recommended Maximum Scanning Times for Displayed Thermal Index (TI) Values. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine website. Approved October 30, 2016. | <urn:uuid:1aa107ad-6d10-4f23-81d3-c019cce3b907> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.aium.org/resources/official-statements/view/prudent-clinical-use-and-safety-of-diagnostic-ultrasound | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00208.warc.gz | en | 0.944654 | 268 | 2.546875 | 3 |
What is the difference between a joint tenant and a tenancy in common?
An examination of the key differences between a joint tenant and a tenancy in common law in relation to co-ownership in land law.
What are the differences between a joint tenant and a tenancy in common in co-ownership?
Joint tenancy and tenancy in common are two forms of ownership of land. There are three key distinctions of a joint tenancy.
Firstly, the four unities must be fulfilled in order for a joint tenancy to exist. Secondly, joint tenants own the property as a whole concurrently and their shares are unspecified. There can only be four joint tenants on the legal title but additional tenants can own the property as joint tenants in equity. Thirdly, a joint tenancy has a right of survivorship. This means that in their death, the interest of the joint tenant does not pass into their estate but rather to the other surviving joint tenants. Normal succession laws would apply upon the death of the last joint tenant.
In contrast, a tenancy in common only requires the unity of possession to exist. The owners own the property in ‘undivided shares’ meaning the tenants have equal rights to the property but there is no physical divide between the tenants. However, each tenant owns a specified (equal/unequal) share of the property. Finally, in the event of death, a tenant in common does not have a right of survivorship. Thus, ownership would need to be passed using a will. | <urn:uuid:0e841f98-17b7-4c89-a1cb-60820e63cbb4> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://askanacademic.com/law/difference-between-joint-tenancy-and-tenancy-in-common-130/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652494.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606082037-20230606112037-00407.warc.gz | en | 0.970604 | 308 | 2.703125 | 3 |
This Russian language conversation course will help you quickly learn everyday Russian language intensively but effortlessly thanks to a special optimized approach.
You will learn standard Russian words, frequently used phrases to start speaking correctly from the very beginning. You will see all topics presented in 2 columns, one with Russian words and expressions and another synchronized with the corresponding English translation. In addition, the videos will allow you to follow the entire reading of the text of this course. This provides an optimized version of a real-life lesson in school when a student follows through reading the text in the textbook made by native Russian speakers, listening to the correct pronunciation, and clearly understanding all spoken text. This will help you quickly learn the native speaker's Russian pronunciation with accurate Russian voice intonations.
This video course represents a word-by-word reading of all Russian phrases from the textbook, which you can download as a pdf file. Reading is done twice for all texts, one is slow, which helps to understand the syllables and remember them quickly, and the second reading is at normal conversation speed with precise native intonation.
The linguistic approach that is proposed to you is based on memorizing various everyday Russian phrases by passively listening to the speaker, understanding and repeating exactly what was said. This is an easy, fast, and fun way to learn a foreign language.
This approach will help you learn everyday Russian language in no time. This course is useful for non-native Russian students of all levels. You will learn the correct Russian language of everyday life, which is also necessary to pass the TORFL A1, A2, and B1 exam levels.
By learning all the topics you can start speaking this beautiful language right away.
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Science provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real-world problems. Science emphasises the skills for working scientifically, as well as critical and creative thinking to address scientific issues.
Within the faculty we have a number of specialist teachers, with a range of abilities and interests, including HSC markers, HSC writers and teachers with industry experience.
In Years 11 and 12, students can choose from different science disciplines, including:
In Year 12, students who are studying at least one other science subject may also choose to study Science Extension.
Junior students learn how science affects much of our lives and how we need scientific information and skills to form opinions and make decisions about issues that will affect our lives in the future. This is achieved through a number of subject areas along with projects that students undertake.
Science is mandatory for all students from Year 7 to Year 10.
Here is the syllabus for Science 7-10.
In Years 7 and 8 you will come to see how Science affects much of your life and how you need scientific information and skills to form opinions and make decisions about issues that will affect your lives in the future.
Year 7 topics:
Getting into Science, Water Everywhere, Earth's Changing Face, Cells, Energy, Living Things, Separations, Astronomy
Year 8 topics:
Plants, States Of Matter, Our Restless Earth, Natural Environment, Body Systems, Sparks And Flashes, Elementary, Dear Watson, Powers Of Attraction
In Years 9 and 10 you will come to see how science affects much of your life and how you need scientific information and skills to form opinions and make decisions about issues that will affect your lives in the future.
Year 9 topics:
All Wired Up, Shudder Down Under, Land Before Time, Machines, Whiz Bang Pop, Our Body At Work, Return To Nature, Glowing In Spring Field
Year 10 topics:
Humans, Motion, Waves, Genetics, Space, Chemistry, Evolution, Resources
The Year 9 and 10 Student Research Project is a Major Assessment task and very high levels of achievement are demonstrated by many students. Students undertake an investigative project.
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Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed bugs are reddish-brown in color, and can live several months without a meal. They like to crawl away to hide in nearby cracks, crevices, recesses of furniture, clutter, electronic equipment, and walls of the home during the day.
These critters can come from anywhere. If you recently stayed in a hospital, adult care home, hotel/air bnb. They could also potentially come from any friends or family coming into town or a home you recently spent the night in. Unfortunately bed bugs are great hitchhikers and will make themselves comfortable in their new home.
The short answer is no. Products purchased in store over the counter do not have the residual and knock down power that commercial grade pesticides have.
Bed bugs are not known to spread disease. However, sometimes the itching from their bites can lead to excessive scratching that can increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.Bed bugs are an annoyance because their presence causing itching and loss of sleep.
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Here we explore iron pickup risk in titanium powder. Part 2 in this series examined contamination risk at the top of the atomization process when the electrode of titanium or other pre-alloyed material is heated in the crucible to reach the molten state. (Read Quality Assurance for Gas-Atomized Powders.)
We follow the titanium further into the atomizer on its journey to becoming spherical powder for use in producing 3D-printed parts. As the electrode melts in the crucible molten metal droplets fall into the atomizer tower. The droplets cool in-flight and form spherical powder. Gravity pulls the powder into the atomizer.
As it impinges the sides of the tower and piping, which are typically made of steel, the hot powder may strip off small amounts of steel from the atomizer. This introduces an iron pickup risk.
In the paper, "Influence of Foreign Particles on Fatigue Behavior of Ti 6Al-4V Prealloyed Powder Compounds," S.W. Schwenker, D. Eylon and F.H. Froes demonstrated the detrimental effects of iron pickup on the end component's properties.
The severity of iron pickup to finished parts' performance led or team of metallurgists to research ways to minimize this contamination risk. The result is a patent-pending atomizer, constructed with an all-titanium tower, cone, piping, cyclone, and collection container. This design eliminates any risk of iron pickup during atomization.
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The human body has a tremendous capacity to heal. Even someone who sustains a huge laceration on the skin could potentially heal without having a scar. At the same time, there are also situations where organ damage can be so significant that it is difficult for someone to make a full recovery. This has been a very active area of research during the past few years, and scientists collaborating in multiple locations across the world may have discovered a way to rejuvenate damaged human organs.
The researchers focused on human skin. It is ideally suited to be a model of preclinical aging, but it has not been used as an aging mechanism very often. Now, the researchers believe that it could play a critical role because aging is immediately visible on the surface of the skin. This makes it easy to tell the difference between old tissue and young tissue.
In the research study, the team demonstrated success in taking human skin and grafting it onto young mice. The researchers wanted to see if the experiments, and their success, extended underneath the epidermis. They use a vascular endothelial growth factor to encourage rejuvenation of the skin. Then, they took old human skin and grafted it onto young mice. In the second experiment, they showed that it was possible to rejuvenate the human epidermis. The researchers observed that increased color and blood vessel growth, important signs of aging, were increased when they took old skin and grafted it onto young mice, showing that the tissue was healing.
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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF TITANIC HISTORIAN - JOSHUA ALLEN MILFORD
Timeline Article: Titanic Floods Rapidly As Third Class Passengers Prepare to Evacuate
As Titanic takes on water, the damage spreads rapidly. A bulkhead collapses near the bow on E deck spilling water into Third class cabins and into the crew quarters.
Following their stewards orders, Third class passengers prepare for evacuation. Much to their disbelief, they find that they have to wait to reach the boat deck.
"One myth that still persists to this day is that of locked gates extending from floor-to-ceiling between the Third class areas and the rest of the ship. It must be noted that there is no evidence, either documented or from the wreck, that any such barriers existed. Bostwick gates and other physical forms of separation were in place at various locations throughout the vessel, but their primary purpose was to clearly mark points through which Third class passengers could not pass, as many could not read. Gates were not intended, nor were they constructed, as a means of forcible confinement or physical restriction."
Excerpt from: Titanic: The Ship Magnificent Volume Two
By: Bruce Beveridge, Scott Andrews, Steve Hall, and Daniel Klistorner
Article By: Joshua Allen Milford - Titanic Historian
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A large galaxy in the center of a cluster of galaxies located in the constellation Bostes.
Description: NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory image of the distant galaxy 3C295 shows an explosive galaxy enveloped by a vast cloud of fifty million degree gas. The gas cloud, which is visible only with an X-ray telescope, contains more than a hundred galaxies and enough material to make a thousand more. The galaxies are too cool to be visible in X-rays. Roughly two million light years in diameter, the cloud and its cluster of galaxies are among the most massive objects in the universe. It is so distant that we see it as it was five billion years ago.
Creator/Photographer: Chandra X-ray Observatory
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, which was launched and deployed by Space Shuttle Columbia on July 23, 1999, is the most sophisticated X-ray observatory built to date. The mirrors on Chandra are the largest, most precisely shaped and aligned, and smoothest mirrors ever constructed. Chandra is helping scientists better understand the hot, turbulent regions of space and answer fundamental questions about origin, evolution, and destiny of the Universe. The images Chandra makes are twenty-five times sharper than the best previous X-ray telescope. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., manages the Chandra program for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory controls Chandra science and flight operations from the Chandra X-ray Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Medium: Chandra telescope x-ray
Persistent URL: chandra.harvard.edu/photo/1999/0166/
Repository: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Gift line: NASA/CXC/SAO
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What Are the Rules for Flying the U.S. Flag at Night?
29 SEP 2017
There are certain rules that pertain to flying the United States flag. It is a symbol of the U.S., and when properly displayed, shows that you are proud to be an American, that you are aware of how to properly fly a flag and that you are giving the flag its due respect. According to the U.S. Flag Code, "The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing" and therefore must be taken care of properly.
The U.S. flag is traditionally flown from dawn to dusk so that it is always illuminated by the sun. It is allowed to be flown at night under certain guidelines, however. Since it must always be illuminated during the day, the same holds true for the night. A floodlight or spotlight must be shown on the flag. This is simple enough to do by placing a floodlight on the ground under the flagpole.
2 24-Hour Flags
There are eight places in the United States where official proclamations and laws have stated that a flag must be flown 24 hours a day. These are: Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine; Flag House Square; United States Marine Corps Memorial; on the green in Lexington, Massachusetts; the White House; the Washington Monument; United States Customs Ports of Entry; and the grounds of the National Memorial Arch in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
3 All-Weather Flags
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There is a big difference between placement machines and labeling machines. The mounter is mainly used to mount SMT components on the circuit board. Labeling machines are used in the packaging industry to mark products. Their characteristics are described below.
The placement machine is SMT, which is a special equipment for surface assembly technology, also known as "mounting machine" and "Surface Mount System". SMT mounter machine is used to achieve high-speed, high-precision placement of components equipment, which is the key and complex equipment in the production of the entire SMI. SMT mounter machine is the placement equipment used in the production of SMT. Nowadays, SMT mounter machine has developed from low-speed mechanical mounter to high-speed optical mounter, and it is developing towards multi-function, flexible connection and modularization. In the SMT production line, it is configured after the glue dispenser or the solder paste printer, and it is a kind of equipment that accurately places the surface mount components on the PCB pads by moving the placement head. It is divided into two types: manual and fully automatic. Generally speaking, it is a machine used to mount pin chip electronic components on the circuit board.
Labeling machine (Labeller) is a device for sticking rolls of self-adhesive paper labels (paper or metal foil) on PCBs, products or specified packaging. The labeling machine is an indispensable part of modern packaging. At present, the types of production labeling machines are gradually increasing, and the technical level has also been greatly improved. It has moved from the backward situation of manual and semi-automatic labeling to the pattern of automatic high-speed labeling machines occupying the vast market.
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marble, 1408-09 (reworked 1416)
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This is an early work intended for a buttress of the Duomo. Like Michelangelo's later David, it resonates with political symbolism. David became a symbol of the Florentine Republic in conflict with more powerful enemies, yet favored by God. Although this work is in marble, Donatello worked in bronze, relief, and even wood.
The head of David
Donatello is often interested in the psychology of his figures. Neither the stance nor the face of David conveys a sense of pride in his victory. He wears a crown of leaves, connecting him with the heroes of antiquity.
The head of Goliath
Donatello is often interested in textures. Goliath's hair and beard contrasts with the smooth, young face of David. David's right hand originally held a bronze slingshot. The marble portion with the stone is embedded in Goliath's forehead.
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The photo depicts the surrender of Japanese forces in Vietnam to Brigadier E.C.J. Woodford, Commander of the 32d Indian Infantry Brigade (of the British Army). Note the British Union Jack draped over the table. The Japanese officer was Major General Hattori who offered his personal sword (forged in the year 1511) ceremoniously as a symbol of surrender. The ceremony took place sometime in late 1945 ... and herein lies three stories:
1. A little known historical fact regarding Vietnam is that there were actually THREE Vietnam Wars ... the first was the British War which lasted from 1945-1946 ... this was followed by the French Indochina war (1946-1954) ... and ultimately the US Vietnam War. What is fascinating about the FIRST Vietnam War is that the Japanese troops fought alongside the British, and ultimately under British Command, against the fledging Communish guerilla movement headed up by Ho Chi Minh. In fact, in March 1945, the Japanese (who had coexisted with the Vichy French army in Vietnam throughout the course of WWII) eventually disarmed and interred the French ... and awaited the arrival of the British Army. After the Viet Minh were silenced, the Japanese soldiers were repatriated to Japan.
2. A 1920 Sandhurst graduate, Brigadier Woodford was a much decorated British senior officer who had fought in a number of WWII battles across Africa, to include Egypt, Sicily, Burma and eventually Vietnam. After the war, he was sent to the National War College in Washington, DC, and it was there he met his future bride. They married and his next assignment was back to Egypt where they welcomed the birth of their son, Peter Woodford. Peter, in turn, became an officer in US Army and served with me in Germany in the early 1970's and who is now a successful attorney in Chicago. Further, he eventually married my secretary, Helga Woodford (nee Teschner) ....... and thus the circle is closed.
3. Please see the comments below by General Woodford (Retired) of the British Army for more on this story and the strange turn of events ... as well as a history of "The Woodfords" in British military history.
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Lace is a patterned fabric produced with machines or some intricate handwork by looping,
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The volume of sugar illegally imported into Vietnam from Cambodia and Laos has been increasing, with 757,000 metric tons per year in the 2015-19 period, nearly 2.8 times the quantity in the 2008-14 period, according to a recently released report.
These figures were released at a seminar on the sustainable development of Vietnam’s sugar industry co-organized by the Vietnam Sugar and Sugar Cane Association (VSSA) and U.S.-based Forest Trends, which protects critical ecosystems through creative environmental finance, markets, supply chains, and other incentive mechanisms.
Dr. Nguyen Vinh Quang, who represents Forest Trends, delivered at the workshop a report on supply chains for Vietnam’s sugar industry and issues related to the sector’s sustainable development.
About 273,571 metric tons of sugar was smuggled into Vietnam from Cambodia per year in the 2008-14 period, during which no sugar was illicitly brought into Vietnam from Laos, according to the report.
On any given day, smugglers pile bags of sugar near the banks of the Mekong River in Cambodia.
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Speech recognition is a key technological enabler in multimedia information retrieval, and a prioritised requirement in the MICO use cases. The platform offers an advanced speech processing pipeline that inputs content items with audio parts, and outputs transcriptions in various formats.
The first extractor in the pipeline is audio demultiplexing, which downsamples the audio signal to match the sample rate used in the transcription step. The resulting signal is at 8 kHz, commonly known as `telephone speech’. The second step is diarization, which is mainly done with LIUM. The purpose is to divide the signal into smaller segments, which are easier to process and also opens for parallelization. Although this is currently not in use in MICO, LIUM is also capable of performing speaker identification and gender detection.The central step in the pipeline is the speech-to-text extractor.
The current implementation is based on the open-source library Kaldi, and we are presently to release and alternative based on Microsoft Speech. The transcoding is done using neural nets and Gaussian mixture models. Although Kaldi supports deeper forms of analysis, we use only online decoding and thus trade some precision for real-time performance. The last step in the pipeline produces a transcription in XML format, and there are auxiliary components to translate this into plain text or RDF.
A major challenge in our work is multilingual support. Since Kaldi is a relatively new library, fewer language models are available than for, e.g., CMU Sphinx. Furthermore, since training these language models requires access to large corpora, requires a good deal of computational power, and also manual labour, new models are slow to appear. We address this by, one the one hand, training our own language models, and on the other, wrapping commercial extractors such as Bing which are known to have a broad language support.
Text: H.Björklund, J.Björklund, A.Dahlgren, and Y.Demeke
Photograph: By MaeLRie – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31467975
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Culture is a word that is overused, yet underdeveloped. As leaders we understand that culture is vitally important to maximize the performance of the team.
In this post we are going from the micro culture on the player level to macro culture on the team level.
1. Understanding the micro-culture
In order to fully understand the macro level culture we need to start at the micro level with the individual players that make up the team. Without the micro, there is no macro.
Let’s start by understanding the four stages of a lifelong hockey player’s career.
First stage: Playing for your parents
This is when players are first picking up the game. Their parents usually give them a push to try out the sport. Parents have bought the equipment and take them to the rink.
Second stage: Playing for your coach
At this stage players recognize their coaches know more than their parents. Players are trying to do what the coach is trying to teach them.
Third stage: Playing for yourself
At this stage the player gets pretty good and starts playing for themselves. They feel the empowerment of being talented at something.
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Barbasco, Bois-Cannelle, Bois de Cannelle, Canela Blanca, Cannelle Blanche, Canella alba, Canella winterana, Curbana, Laurus winterana, Macambo, Palo Malambo, White Cinnamon, White Wood, Wild Cinnamon, Winterana canella.
Canella is an herb. The ground bark is used as medicine.
People take canella for colds, poor circulation, and as a bitter tonic.
In foods, canella is used as a cooking spice.
How does it work?
Canella might have stimulant, tonic, or antibacterial effects.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Poor circulation.
- Other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
The appropriate dose of canella depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for canella. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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Journal of Chemical Education
Literature-based problems expose students to current, real world applications of chemistry. These types of problems are often confined to graduate and advanced undergraduate courses. We describe incorporation of literature-based problems in Organic I and II courses on quizzes and exams. We give students at least 1 week to study and discuss portions of a paper, then ask students to answer quiz and exam questions based on the paper. Students show high levels of engagement with and interest in the primary chemical literature when faced with these types of assessments.
Applications of Chemistry, Collaborative/Cooperative Learning, Organic Chemistry, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Second-Year Undergraduate, Testing/Assessment
“This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Journal of Chemical Education, copyright © American Chemical Society after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work, see http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00937
Shea, Kevin M.; Gorin, David J.; and Buck, Maren E., "Literature-Based Problems for Introductory Organic Chemistry Quizzes and Exams" (2016). Chemistry: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
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Fifty research-based literacy strategies designed for busy K-8 classroom teachersOrganized around 10 key areas for teaching and learning literacy—phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, story comprehension, comprehension of informational text, questioning for understanding, discussion for understanding, narrative writing, and writing to learn-Promoting Literacy Development offers 50 clearly written, step-by-step strategies for developing proficient readers and writers. The authors also include suggestions for differentiating instruction for English language learners and for students with special needs.
Speaking Briefly: An Overview of the Literacy Strategy
Treasure Chest is an instructional strategy that focuses on the skills of segmenting and blending sounds. According to the National Reading Panel (2000), instruction that explicitly focuses on one or two skills in phonological awareness is most effective. When students engage in segmenting and blending sounds, they are preparing for the decoding and encoding of words (Ehri, Nunes, Willows, & Schuster, 2001).
The objective of the Treasure Chest activity is to provide emergent or early readers with repeated practice in segmenting and blending phonemes. This activity is best suited for a literacy center or tutorial session. However, it can also be used as an independent work packet to be used at home with parents.
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Other scientists are discovering that plants have similar senses to ours and that they “talk” to each other — not just through their roots, but as we do: through the air. They release a special gas to warn their neighbors of any danger.
For example, " when the first gypsy moth larvae landed on a mature oak tree that resided in a grove with other oaks. By analyzing the chemistry of the mature oak tree’s leaves, they were able to determine that within a very short period of time, the tree had added a bitter tannin to all of its leaves. The tannin made the tree an unattractive lunch option for the gypsy moth larvae. But what was more astounding was that all the other oak trees in the grove changed the chemistry of their leaves, too, making them unappetizing as well."
"A tree’s year rings are analysed for their strength, thickness and rate of growth. This data serves as basis for a generative process that outputs piano music. It is mapped to a scale which is again defined by the overall appearance of the wood (ranging from dark to light and from strong texture to light texture). The foundation for the music is certainly found in the defined ruleset of programming and hardware setup, but the data acquired from every tree interprets this ruleset very differently."- Bartholomaus Traubeck
And even more astonishing is that trees can produce music. One man placed microphones on trees and than took the recordings to a studio and amplified the sound. It turned out we were hearing symphonies.
Mozart saw music and then wrote it as a young man. It seems the music was there in the ether and he happened to be a worthy vessel for it. If all artists were like Mozart we would have truly beautiful and great art in the world and the intellectual birthing we now do not enjoy, that is conceptual art. | <urn:uuid:ef068f98-b2ca-4139-87e7-c21302983b9f> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.evalewarne.com/blog/talking-trees | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00208.warc.gz | en | 0.984127 | 395 | 3.34375 | 3 |
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Medical Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD
Recognizing teen suicide warning signs
Suicide is alarmingly common. It is the eighth leading cause of death for all people (accounting for about 1% of all deaths) and the third leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 24 (following accidents and homicide). The vast majority of suicides are related to emotional or psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others. Unsuccessful suicide attempts also are common and outnumber actual suicides.
While boys are more likely than girls to commit suicide, teens of both
genders and all ages are at risk for suicide. It is especially tragic that the
three leading causes of death in teens and young
- withdrawal from friends and family members
- trouble in romantic relationships
- difficulty getting along with others
- changes in the quality of schoolwork or lower grades
- rebellious behaviors
- unusual gift-giving or giving away own possessions
- appearing bored or distracted
- writing or drawing pictures about death
- running away from home
- changes in eating habits
- dramatic personality changes
- changes in appearance (for the worse)
- sleep disturbances
- drug or alcohol abuse
- talk of suicide, even in a joking way
- having a history of previous suicide attempts
If you're concerned about how to help a depressed teen, don't be afraid to talk to him or her about the problem. It can help to reassure them that they are loved and that you are available to help work out any problems. Be a good listener, don't judge, and don't dismiss any of your teen's concerns. It's OK to directly ask if he or she has ever thought of killing him or herself. If you suspect your teen is suicidal, seek professional help immediately. Ask your pediatrician or family physician for recommendations for treatment programs.
Remember: Threats of suicide or preoccupation with suicide are a medical emergency and should never be ignored.
For additional information please read the following articles:
- Teen Depression
- Teen Center
Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics Web site. "Some Things You Should Know About Preventing Teen Suicide". Accessed 6/8/2009.
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Targets such as flying insects, birds, and bats obscure the measurement of radar reflectivity and doppler velocity by weather radars. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of the concentration and velocity of adult bollworms, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie), and other similar-size targets with the base reflectivity and doppler velocity measured by the NEXRAD network of WSR-88D doppler weather radars. Relationships between entomological radar data, pilot balloon wind profile data, and WSR-88D reflectivity and doppler velocity data were investigated in the Lower Rio Grande Valley near the WSR-88D at Brownsville, Texas, and near the WSR-88D at New Braunfels, Texas, in the spring and summer of 1995 and 1996. Clear-air radar reflectivity often exceeded 4 dBZ, the lower reflectivity threshold on the WSR-88D radar display for precipitation-tracking mode. WSR-88D reflectivity was significantly correlated with the aerial concentration of adult bollworm-size targets. Doppler velocity was significantly correlated with the radial component of wind velocity, but the target velocity contributed to a mean bias of as much as 2.7 m/s. These results indicate that information about the local population dynamics and identity of migratory nocturnal insects can increase the accuracy of reflectivity and velocity measurements by WSR-88D radars, and lead to the development of algorithms which estimate the migratory flux of bollworms and other nocturnal insects. | <urn:uuid:45c3d965-bb04-4f33-b093-b2d8dc6fc42c> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/1998/abstracts/550.cfm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650620.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605021141-20230605051141-00608.warc.gz | en | 0.940437 | 331 | 2.96875 | 3 |
What do they do?
Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with children and young people, their families, and health, education and social care colleagues, to help individuals get the most from their lives and achieve their potential. We work with children and young people who have ‘functional difficulties’ or a physical and/or learning disability which impacts upon their daily participation in activities, meaning their ability to learn and develop, socialise and play may be compromised.
A 'functional difficulty' may include but is not limited to:
- Learning to explore the world
- Participating in nursery or school
- Being able to feed independently
- Being able to dress independently
- Accessing suitable toileting/bathing facilities
- Being able to play with toys and games
The Early Years section provides information to support children up to the age of 5 years with functional difficulties relating to their development. This could include feeding, dressing and play.
The primary section provides information to support children of primary school age with functional difficulties relating to both their home and school needs. This could include handwriting, concentrating in class, or difficulty with self care.
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Dalai Lama Masterworks
- Art History
- Iconography (List of Dalai Lamas)
- Religious Context
- Dalai Lama: Key Study Topics
- Dalai Lamas in Art (Part 1)
- Dalai Lamas in Art (Part 2)
Key Study Topics:
- Dalai Lama Incarnation Painting & Sculpture Sets
- Stages of the Path Lineage Sets: Example #1
- Single Commission Objects (with or w/o inscriptions)
- Dalai Lamas as Secondary Figures
Sonam Gyatso (1543-1588) was the first to bear the title Dalai Lama, a line of successively re-incarnating teachers in Tibetan Buddhism. Gedun Drub and Gedun Gyatso, referred to as the first and second Dalai Lamas, were posthumously recognized as his predecessors. It was the 5th Dalai Lama, also known as the Great 5th, Ngagwang Lobzang Gyatso (1617-1682) that unified Tibet once again and established the Ganden Podrang Government. The successive Dalai Lamas have been the acting or nominal Heads of State since the time of the Great 5th. Depictions of the Dalai Lamas can be recognized by the iconographic characteristics of a white lotus flower held in the right hand and a yellow Pandita hat. The yellow hat is an attribute also shared with Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Tradition, and with other Gelug teachers that followed. The white lotus flower is the principal attribute of the bodhisattva Lokeshvara.
Jeff Watt 2-2002 [updated 4-2017, 1-2020]
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A negative control is a control group in an experiment that uses a treatment that isn't expected to produce results.A positive control is a control group in an experiment that uses a treatment that is known to produce results.
A negative control is an experiment that uses the same procedures as a primary experiment at the same time on a different population with a placebo or no treatment. This is predicted to produce no change to results of interest to the experiment. As with a negative control, a positive control is a parallel experiment on a different population. The treatment used in a positive control has a well understood effect on results. A positive control is typically a treatment that is known to produce results that are similar to those predicted in the hypothesis of your experiment.
SimilaritiesBoth a negative control and positive control are parallel experiments to a primary experiment that are based on a different population and treatment than the primary experiment. They are both used to improve the validity and reliability of an experiment by providing a comparison and benchmark.
DifferencesA negative control uses a treatment that is known not to influence results. A positive control uses a treatment that is known to influence results. Often, a positive control is predicted to achieve results similar to your hypothesis.
ExampleAn experiment for a new medication to treat acne uses a placebo as a negative control and a commercially available medication as a positive control. The negative control is used to show that any positive effects of the new treatment aren't the result of the placebo effect. The positive control is used to detect any problems with the experiment and to benchmark results against another medication. A total of 300 participants are randomly assigned to the primary experiment, the negative control group and the positive control group such that each group has 100 participants. The experiment is double-blinded meaning that neither participants nor the experimenters know who is in what group.
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Diploma In Photo & Video Production
Video production is the process of producing video content. It is the equivalent of filmmaking, but with images recorded digitally instead of on film stock. ... Production is the phase of video production which captures the video content (moving images / videography) and involves filming the subject(s) of the video. what after this course :- Video production, also called digital videography, offers an array of Positions and jobs. As a Video Editer, DVD Writer, animator or audio director, camera operator, you could work in news media, advertising, movies, education, businesses, television or government. Once you learn how to operate the latest video equipment and associated computer programs, you can create fictional and factual audiovisual productions. Digital video production opens doors to becoming a camera operator working with a variety of digital cameras and computer software. A well-known type of camera operator is the videographer. Videographers often shoot events and weddings and may create documentaries for businesses as well. Other camera operators include cinematographers, who film movies, and studio camera operators, who work in broadcast studios. Editing film and videos is another strong choice as most top movies are shot digitally, though film projects are still available as well. Editors select footage and organize it into a coherent story based on the director's vision for the work. They work closely with directors and producers. | <urn:uuid:f61f749d-64ea-433a-bb81-e5eb0f3729da> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | http://professionalphotographycourses.in/photo-video-production-institute-ahmedabad.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00608.warc.gz | en | 0.948564 | 285 | 3.3125 | 3 |
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- Subject(s):English Skills
- Author(s):Achina Majumdar
- Available from: September 2015
Cambridge Listening and Speaking for Schools, is a ten-level series that prepares for ASL.
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Cambridge School Grammar series (1–8) takes a holistic view towards the development of the school learners’ knowledge of English grammar. The course aims to teach English grammar with equal emphasis on the form and the communicative function of each grammatical structure. Every unit introduces learners to one grammatical structure through meaningful contexts and provides ample practice, and demonstrate the use of the structure for specific purposes in real-life scenarios. Since grammar plays an important role in the development of the basic skills of LSRW, the tasks in every unit integrate grammar with the skills.
Assessment of Speaking and Listening Units—Tasks modelled on the CBSE guidelines for Assessment of Speaking and Listening (ASL).
Vocabulary—Tasks helping to build discrete and level-appropriate vocabulary among non-native speakers of English.
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The course prepares its users for the Assessment of Speaking and Listening (ASL) Skills conducted by the CBSE as part of Summative Assessment I and Summative Assessment II.
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IntroducedRajya SabhaAug 21, 2010
PassedRajya SabhaAug 30, 2010
PassedLok SabhaAug 31, 2010
The Representation of People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on August 21, 2010 by the Minister of Law and Justice Shri M. Veerappa Moily. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 31, 2010 and the Rajya Sabha on August 30, 2010.
- The Representation of the People Act, 1950 makes detailed provisions for elections and lays down the conditions required to register as a voter in a constituency. The conditions of registration include that a citizen should be “ordinarily resident” of a constituency.
- The Bill allows for all citizens to be enrolled in the electoral rolls in the constituency in which his place of residence in India as mentioned in his passport.
- The Electoral officer has to undertake the required verification for enrolment.
- The procedure for registration and the time period within which the registration shall take place is to be specified by the Government in consultation with the Election Commission.
- The Bill permits registration in electoral rolls of persons who are (a) citizens of India, (b) not enrolled in electoral rolls, (c) have not taken up the citizenship of any other country, and (d) are absent from the ordinary place of residence. | <urn:uuid:7c968811-085d-46f2-8eb6-06dbbc94e6f8> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-representation-of-the-people-amendment-bill-2010 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00609.warc.gz | en | 0.953181 | 300 | 2.625 | 3 |
Earth Systems is really a class of mini-classes. It offers a variety of topics like oceanography, geology, astronomy, and meteorology to engage our students! The students are very creative, inquisitive, and enthusiastic when it comes to learning about the various content topics. It is always amazing to see what they create in terms of models, posters, and essays as part of their required curriculum. We are also in the process of transitioning our Earth System classes into the digital age and getting our students familiar with electronic resources through the use of Google Classroom and several online educational tools, including virtual labs.
Our school has done a great job narrowing the digital divide for our students, but it is not completely absent.
Our students work diligently to meet every challenge, but with 42.8% of our students being economically disadvantaged, some lack the necessary home access to digital resources.
As our Earth System classes transition into the digital age with the use of Google Classroom, online tools, and virtual labs, we are finding that a handful of students in each class do not have a cellular device or access at home to these tools. Our school provides Chromebook carts that teachers share, but sometimes our students might need to complete a project they could not work on at home.
I often lend my teacher Chromebook for student use during class time and borrow a few more when available, but this has not met their needs entirely.
My plan is to set up Chromebook stations in the classroom for these special situations so that they could be used by these students. In doing so, we would be able to provide more equitable access to Google Classroom, online education tools, and research for those that need it.
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What does it mean to flourish?
In the book Flourish, Martin Seligman explains just that – and debunks the be-all-end-all concept of happiness that he and so many of us have been subscribing to. Happiness is not the goal we’re all seeking.
How come people have children, even though studies show that having children doesn’t bring more happiness? How come we love the feeling of flow, even though we lose track of time and don’t feel much of anything? Are all introverts less happy because our moods are generally lower? Why do so many people achieve great success and find they aren’t happy?
Seligman’s framework explains these and many other questions. Instead of pursuing the single goal of happiness, he says, we pursue these five things:
- Positive emotion: Momentary feelings of pleasure, glee, satisfaction, etc.
- Engagement: Flow, or being fully immersed in what we’re doing.
- Accomplishment: Mastery and success.
- Meaning: Belonging to and serving something bigger than the self.
He selected these five criteria because we choose them for their own sake, and they all contribute to well-being. In this new framework, our 24 character strengths can play a role in all these areas. | <urn:uuid:6a386672-d95f-4fa9-9aa4-d335deb9dcc2> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://positivepsychlopedia.com/components-of-well-being/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654097.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608035801-20230608065801-00006.warc.gz | en | 0.947763 | 282 | 2.53125 | 3 |
Play to learn more about the County Seat Historical Monument
Sumter County was officially created by the legislature in 1853. Adamsville was originally designated the county seat, but in 1858 center of county government moved to Sumterville. In 1868, the legislature again moved the county seat, this time to Leesburg. In the late 1870’s, Leesburg became part of the newly created Lake County and the legislature directed Sumter County to vote on a new county seat. On October 10, 1881, the citizens voted for Sumterville to become the county seat once again. After two years of legal wrangling, the legislature recognized the election and work began on a new courthouse.
Less than 20 years later, on January 20, 1909, fire destroyed the Sumterville courthouse and virtually all the records stored within. Again the legislature ordered an election, and again political infighting delayed the process. Finally, in 1912 and by a margin of only 12 votes, the citizens chose Bushnell over Wildwood as the new county seat.
The marker commemorating the old Sumterville courthouse is collocated with the Sumterville Community Center and Historical Site. The Center features a park and a picnic area with a grill, and is open from sunrise to sunset.
Directly across the street from the marker and community center is Mabel’s Early Bird restaurant, a pink building that’s home to some of the best Cuban and American food around. It’s a great place to stop for lunch during your tour of Sumter County’s historical sites. Try their roast pork with black beans and rice or their famous Cuban sandwich. Mabel’s is open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 2pm. | <urn:uuid:c99205e3-3997-4dae-9bd1-eee21cfb085a> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://discoversumterfl.com/county-seat-historical-monument/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643585.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528051321-20230528081321-00209.warc.gz | en | 0.956653 | 357 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Computer sites allow multiple computers and devices to share resources. They are used for showing files, printers and even internet connections in business settings. Using a network of computer systems allows you to maximize productivity, streamline processes and minimize costs in many ways.
A network is made up of a group of computers connected to the other via cabling or cordless signals. These computers, referred to as workstations, communicate with a central unit known as a hardware, which retailers the data and files that employees will need access to. The server as well manages most access asks for from the additional network read this article devices. It is crucial for a network to have a well-designed infrastructure to guarantee the speed, consistency and protection of connection between products and users.
The main advantage of a computer network is definitely its capability to share documents between numerous machines. This permits employees to get information more quickly and simply and accelerates collaboration within groups. It also offers employees even more opportunity to study from each other, to help them to develop their abilities and be more effective in their jobs.
A computer network can also reduce costs by allowing the business to share devices like printers and internet connections. This is especially helpful for smaller businesses with limited limitations. It can also increase security, as being a network’s storage space acts as a centralized repository meant for files and documents. If an employee’s computer fails, the files are not dropped because they are stored on a web server, which is saved on a regular basis. | <urn:uuid:ce39a687-4c2a-47ed-967c-bfde1530adc3> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.die3la.de/the-benefits-of-pc-networks/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644683.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529042138-20230529072138-00608.warc.gz | en | 0.964598 | 304 | 3.015625 | 3 |
What Is Intellectual Work?
When instructors give you writing assignments, they want you to do intellectual work. If you can understand what this means, you’ll be better able to understand what your professors are looking for and how to complete your assignments successfully.
If something is intellectual, it’s about thinking, so understanding information and ideas. And as soon as we talk about using something, we are working with it. So “intellectual work” is about thinking actively (in the ways that your professor is asking you to think) and demonstrating that thinking through whatever your professor asks you to produce.
Writing assignments are one way that professors get you to practice more complex intellectual tasks. They certainly aren’t the only way, but in college (and professionally) writing is a common way of working through and then sharing complex ideas.You already do intellectual work, even if you haven’t used that phrase. For example, memorization is a kind of intellectual work you’ve almost certainly done: being able to identify the parts of a plant, for example, or remembering vocabulary words in a language class. While memorization can be important, it is rarely an endpoint in college (and, to be honest, probably not in most of your recent education either). Memorization at this level just serves as a starting point for more complex tasks, such as propagating plants or holding a conversation in a new language.
In a later chapter, I talk about how to analyze specific writing assignments for a range of factors, including the purpose and audience of the assignment. In this section, I’m hoping to help you develop a stronger understanding of the kind of thinking that different writing tasks ask of you. | <urn:uuid:3a03b037-6b69-457e-afbc-27e961242653> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://rotel.pressbooks.pub/readwritesuccess/chapter/what-is-intellectual-work/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648695.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602140602-20230602170602-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.945226 | 351 | 2.890625 | 3 |
Which is which…..
There is often confusion between what services are provided by a psychologist versus a psychiatrist. So which one do you lay on a couch and talk about your mother? Well, I guess you could choose.
The role of a psychologist is to provide talk therapy. They will have completed at least a master’s degree and completed hundreds of hours of training and supervision before they become licensed by the state. A psychologist helps a client by using a variety of techniques based on the best available research that best suit the client’s needs and characteristics. Practicing psychologists also are trained to administer and interpret test in order to best diagnose a client. These test can measure a variety of things ranging from cognitive function to personality traits.
A psychiatrist is officially a medical doctor. They use a variety of modalities to help their patients. Psychiatrists are able to provide talk therapy as well as administer a variety of tests in order to come to the proper diagnosis. One of the main differences is a psychiatrist’s ability to prescribe medication. This is the ability to prescribe is usually the focus of their practice.
It is best recommended to have a blend of the two services. A client is best served by receiving their medication from a psychiatrist or a general practitioner and receive talk therapy from a psychologist or counselor. This gives a balance of treatment for a client.
Psychiatrists are trained in the medical, psychological, and social components of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and utilize a broad range of treatment modalities, including diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, psychotherapy, and helping patients and their families cope with stress and crises. | <urn:uuid:ecce26e6-72ad-488d-96d9-d6b6b9791455> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://reallifecounseling.us/faq/psychologist-vs-psychiatrist/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655143.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608204017-20230608234017-00006.warc.gz | en | 0.970153 | 330 | 2.546875 | 3 |
The devastating plagues which swept across Europe in the second half of the fourteenth century took the lives of as many as half the population. Almost all aspects of life felt the impact of the sudden loss in population. With fewer people survivors should have enjoyed a dramatic increase in resources available to each of them. As it turned out and especially over the course of the next one hundred years the results proved considerably less straightforward. The pattern of changes in energy consumption between 1300 and 1450, from before the Black Death to after the waves of disease had ended, indicates some of the varying strategies peoples put in place to take advantage, if at all, of the changed circumstances. Efforts to calculate what happened to total energy use and the shares of different energy carriers indicate that people did have more to work with per person but that the gains were limited and that the ways they used those gains did not necessarily lead to unrestricted improvements in welfare for people or for the environment.
Richard W. Unger (PhD Yale University 1971) taught medieval and early modern European history at the University of British Columbia where he is now a professor emeritus. He has worked on the history of medieval shipbuilding and beer brewing in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. More recently he has directed research to late medieval cartography and to patterns of energy consumption in medieval Europe and contemporary Canada. Recent publications include Ships on Maps: Pictures of Power in Renaissance Europe (2010), (with John Thistle) Energy Consumption in Canada in the 19th and 20th Centuries (2013), an edited volumes Shipping Efficiency and Economic Growth 1350-1850 (2011) and articles on “Trade, Taxation and Government Policy in the High Middle Ages,” Viator, 46 (2015) and “Commerce, Communication and Empire Economy, Technology and Cultural Encounters,” Speculum, 90 (2015). | <urn:uuid:4400c06b-03b7-4235-8c15-9762396489f3> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://events.ceu.edu/2016-05-13/public-lecture-energy-consumption-and-black-death-richard-w-unger | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649518.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604061300-20230604091300-00408.warc.gz | en | 0.955758 | 378 | 2.875 | 3 |
A water-immersed nucleobase-functionalized suspended atomically thin nanoribbon as an intrinsically selective device for ultra-fast and accurate nucleotide detection is proposed. The proposed device combines Watson-Crick selective base pairing with the ability of atomically thin membranes to flex and deflect substantially in response to sub nanonewton forces. The deflection events can be detected in several ways, including capacitive effect, conversion of anisotropic lattice strain to changes in an electrical current at the nanoscale (e.g. in graphene), or via nanoscale piezoelectric effect (_e.g. in molybdenum disulfide or graphene oxide). The proposed approach can be applied to a variety of atomically thin materials, including non-covalently coated graphene and molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).
This invention is a DNA decoder to determine a sequence of sequentially disposed nucleobases in single stranded DNA. DNA sequencing is critical in biomedical research, personalized cancer treatment, and fast and accurate forensic analysis. The current state-of-the-art in DNA sequencing methods takes 48 hours to produce full human genomic data and is costly (approximately $1000). Whereas this invention can produce full human genomic data in just 10 minutes for approximately $50.
This invention has the potential of becoming a speed – and cost-effective nanotechnology-based alternative to the currently used methods of obtaining a DNA sequence. | <urn:uuid:5e29e2f1-d9b5-4cbb-af19-437ab31a4cc1> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.nist.gov/patents/nucleic-acid-sequencer-electrically-determining-sequence-nitrogenous-bases-single-stranded | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224654606.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608071820-20230608101820-00208.warc.gz | en | 0.926266 | 300 | 2.703125 | 3 |
Larry Burns and fuel cell
It's an issue that concerns former General Motors R&D chief Larry Burns, now a University of Michigan professor.
“If I could do one thing differently, I would never have uttered the word 'fuel cell,'” Burns recently said to IEEE Spectrum. “I would have called it a hydrogen battery—just another battery!”
Fuel-cell vehicles are, essentially, battery-electric vehicles, as they also store chemical energy that's released in the form of electricity. Only whereas batteries require (still relatively time-consuming) recharging, fuel cells can be merely refilled—given the presence of a yet-installed hydrogen distribution infrastructure, of course.
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From the standpoint of the rest of the vehicle, you need similar components, and the driving experience is virtually the same as what you'd get from a battery electric—albeit with the potential for some significant weight savings versus a large battery pack.
Underscoring all of this is the issue of image, and Burns admits that the term makes the technology seem strange and suggests that as a reason it's scared away investors.
To speculate for the moment, 'fuel cell' might sound like it involves something dangerous and racing-related—or fossil-fuel-related—while batteries are now, to the vast majority, what we're now used to in our smartphones, our tablets, and what we go to bed next to, safely.
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As we move toward another major push for fuel cells, especially in California, that spurs the question: Will there be an attempt to 're-brand' hydrogen fuel cell technology with a new name? And what would that be? | <urn:uuid:aad29836-7363-483d-83ca-600041e2ec76> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1092757_should-fuel-cells-have-been-called-hydrogen-batteries-instead | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645089.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530032334-20230530062334-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.942441 | 385 | 2.890625 | 3 |
What are body-focused repetitive behaviors?
“BFRB for short, is an umbrella term for a group of repetitive self-grooming behaviours in which an individual damages their appearance or causes physical injury through pulling, picking, biting or scraping of the hair, skin or nails. BFRBs are also considered impulse control disorders as part of the OCD Spectrum. Over time these conditions can cause very significant distress, which can affect work, social and daily activities. These behaviors are not a form of self-harm.” (Source)
- Canadian BFRB Support Network (CBSN): “Run by a group of passionate volunteers and advocates, the Canadian Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour Support Network (CBSN) aims to reduce the stigma, shame, and isolation associated with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs), and related mental health conditions.”
- Skin Picking Support: “Skin Picking Support is a website by Angela Hartlin to provide support, information, and to bring worldwide awareness to Dermatillomania (aka Excoriation Disorder). It offers resources to learn about this disorder and provides personal insights into recovery while facing the struggles and stigma surrounding this Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior.”
- The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: “The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors takes a comprehensive approach to helping people overcome and heal from body-focused repetitive behaviors.” | <urn:uuid:d76f406c-eb4c-43b6-94ed-dede1a731819> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://endthestigma.blog/body-focused-repetitive-behaviors/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643585.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528051321-20230528081321-00209.warc.gz | en | 0.93396 | 312 | 2.609375 | 3 |
The School of Science and Expertise is an thrilling multidisciplinary surroundings for studying, teaching and research. When attempting to reply the query ‘What is the that means of science and expertise?’ we have now to view science as the examine of the pure world while technology needs to be considered as the examine of learn how to manipulate the natural world as a way to suit man.
Science encompasses the systematic research of the construction and behavior of the bodily and natural world by means of statement and experiment, and know-how is the application of scientific information for sensible purposes. Technological advances for chilly regions in research, improvement, and engineering observe are relevant to the journal.
The journal will present research, analysis and commentary from established themes within the Nordic STS communities, equivalent to research on sustainable vitality and climate change, data and communication applied sciences, gender research, sport research, research on biotechnology and reproductive technologies, media research, research on fashionable representations of science and the history of science and technology.
New advances in science and know-how maintain immense guarantees for attaining the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Growth ," stated UN Below-Secretary-General for Financial and Social Affairs, Liu Zhenmin, in his opening remarks to a session of the intergovernmental body overseeing the UN’s development work.
We specialise in Biosciences , Chemistry , Computing and Technology , Engineering , Forensic Science , Arithmetic , Physics and Sport Science This mixture of traditional and trendy science topics encourages and inspires our future innovators. Professor David Peters and colleagues from the Faculty of Science and Know-how will be part of a collaborative analysis and improvement programme as part of a brand new UK initiative project in Indian Traditional Medicine. | <urn:uuid:0c18f666-2990-4631-9540-422b017563e3> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | http://www.dreamerweblose.net/ie-school-of-human-sciences-and-technology.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655143.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608204017-20230608234017-00008.warc.gz | en | 0.895584 | 348 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Organizational charts, also called organization charts or org charts, are diagrams that reveal the overall structure of the workforce of a company. Through an organizational chart, the formal indirect or direct relationships between the positions in a company are presented. The chart also shows how different departments are connected.
Organizational charts are types of graphs that depict four types of relationships: line, lateral, staff, and functional. Line relationships exist between superiors and subordinates. Lateral relationships exist between different departments of similar rank. Staff relationships exist between a managerial assistant and a line manager. Functional relationships exist between a specialist and a line manager.
An organizational chart is usually shaped like a pyramid, with the President or Chief Officer in the top rectangle and levels of subordinates in descending rectangles according to rank listed below. Each rectangle size corresponds to the level of authority. Thus, superiors have larger rectangles than subordinates. Peers have equally sized rectangles. Solid lines between rectangles signify a direct relationship, and dashed lines symbolize an indirect relationship. Arrows represent the direction of communication flow between the components of organizational charts.
An organizational chart has its advantages. It promotes structure in an organization and defines the roles of the management. It also reveals the parts of a company that need improvement and possibly more or less employees. An organization chart also has disadvantages. It does not reveal anything about the managerial style. Moreover, organizational charts needs to be changed every time an employee leaves or joins the company. | <urn:uuid:9e3fa31b-c079-4227-b4e8-54d299279e94> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | http://www.typesofgraphs.com/organizational-chart/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653183.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606214755-20230607004755-00209.warc.gz | en | 0.948112 | 293 | 3.25 | 3 |
Rowing machines are a device that typically consists of two moveable long, flat blades or paddles attached to a horizontal bar. Gravity is used to cause the person sitting on the machine to move back and forth in an alternating motion that propels the person through the water by applying force with their legs, arms, and back.
Why Use a Rowing Machine?
1. Strengthens the entire body
The muscles used in using a rowing machine are the same are those used for other activities such as running, jumping, and lifting. This can help to make the muscles stronger and thus add to one’s overall fitness and strength.
2. Reduces Body Fat and Improves Physical Health
Rowing machine exercises can help to improve muscle tone, which can help to reduce the amount of fat in the body. The body becomes fitter, and this helps it to function at a higher level longer, producing a healthier person.
3. Prevents Injury
Rowing exercises can give the muscles a full-body workout. This helps to strengthen muscles that might otherwise become injured from other types of strength training exercises.
4. Improves Cardiovascular Health
Rowing machines can help to improve endurance and cardiovascular health. The muscles are being worked, which means more calories are consumed, helping the body to become stronger and healthier.
5. Improves Balance
Rowing exercises can help to improve balance. This exercise requires the person to use their core muscles to balance themselves while exercising.
6. Increases Flexibility
Exercising with a rowing machine can help increase one’s flexibility as their muscles will become more pliable over time. This can help to prevent injuries that may come from a lack of flexibility.
7. Increases Focus
Because rowing exercises require focus and attention to properly perform them, this helps the person maintain focus throughout their day and into the future. This has the potential to improve performance in other areas of life such as school or work.
Rowing machines are a great way to increase one’s overall fitness and health. They can be used in almost any setting, such as the home or a gym, and provide a challenging workout for all ages and levels of experience. With an increasing number of people becoming sedentary due to their work and lifestyle, these types of exercises are ideal for those who want to get fit while being able to maintain the hectic pace they already have. | <urn:uuid:72a33486-d81f-4f51-8656-d122f9f17f83> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.thereviewwire.net/rowing-machines-and-fitness-equipment/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653183.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606214755-20230607004755-00209.warc.gz | en | 0.954031 | 500 | 3.34375 | 3 |
Stress is a common problem that affects many people in today’s fast-paced world. Stress can hurt both physical and mental health and lead to various health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and heart disease. One way to manage stress is through massage therapy at Silicon Oasis massage center, which can help to reduce stress and promote feelings of relaxation and well-being.
The science of stress:
When a person experiences stress, their body releases stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones prepare the body for the “fight or flight” response, which can be helpful in short-term situations, such as a dangerous encounter. However, when stress is prolonged, these hormones can hurt the body, leading to an increased risk of health problems.
One of the main effects of stress on the body is increased muscle tension. When a person is under stress, their muscles can become tight and tense, leading to muscle pain and discomfort. Stress can also affect the immune system, making people more susceptible to illnesses and infections.
How can massage therapy help?
It can help to reduce stress and muscle tension:
Massage therapy can help reduce stress and muscle tension in several ways. When a person receives a massage, their body releases endorphins, natural chemicals that promote well-being and relaxation. Endorphins also block pain signals in the body, which can help reduce muscle pain and tension.
It can also help to improve circulation:
Massage therapy can also help to improve circulation, which can deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and other tissues in the body. Improved circulation can also help remove waste products, such as lactic acid, from the muscles, reducing muscle soreness and discomfort.
It can also have a positive impact on mental health:
In addition to the physical benefits, massage therapy can also have a positive impact on mental health. Massage therapy can help reduce stress and anxiety and promote calm and relaxation. This can lead to improved sleep, which can help to reduce fatigue and improve overall well-being.
Stress is a common problem that can hurt both physical and mental health. Massage therapy is an effective way to manage stress and promote relaxation. Massage therapy can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and release endorphins, which promote well-being and relaxation. | <urn:uuid:8078cc0b-8aa5-45f0-b33a-4a93a3fc7097> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.cupcakeshopchicago.com/general/stress-relief-how-a-massage-can-help-with-it/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645810.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530131531-20230530161531-00608.warc.gz | en | 0.955249 | 474 | 3.09375 | 3 |
This pilot was saved when the enemy shot him in the bullet
Walter Chalaire was an American newspaper reporter turned British pilot during World War I whose life was saved while he was being shot down thanks to the enemy bullet becoming lodged in a round on Chalaire's cartridge belt.
The lucky pilot was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1895 and went to college in New York. During school, he made money as a reporter while studying law before graduating in 1916. That was just in time to head to Europe and fight the Germans.
Cadet Walter Chalaire, at right, later became a Royal Air Force lieutenant and was saved during a pitched aerial fight when this cartridge belt stopped a German round. (Photo: PhotoBucket/njaviator)
Chalaire joined the military and was soon assigned to the newly formed Royal Air Force's No. 202 Squadron, a reconnaissance and bombing unit that operated predominantly over Belgium and France on the Western Front.
On August 14, 1918, Chalaire was piloting a De Havilland DH-4 on a mission near Ostend, Belgium, and got separated from the other observation plane. Chalaire and his observer, a British sergeant, were alone in contested skies when they spotted two flights of German planes. The first was above them and the second was below and behind.
The Germans turned on the sole English plane and started peppering it with fire. Chalaire and his observer returned fire, downing two of the enemy. But the Allied crew was outgunned and rounds flew through the plane, cutting cables, puncturing the tank, and wounding the observer seven times.
Chalaire was still trying to fight his way east when a German burst hit him. One round went into his shoulder but the other was caught by his cartridge belt, driving its way into one of Chalaire's unused rounds.
That was when the American finally bugged out as hard as he could, sending the plane into a steep dive and praying that the damaged plane didn't collapse as the air rushed over it.
Chalaire made it to the coast before setting it down and then rushed to find help for his observer who survived. The pilot's goggles and ammo belt were photographed and his story was reported in American newspapers. He survived the war and became a prominent lawyer before passing away in 1971. | <urn:uuid:37068085-9f8b-4b7a-82af-e4f9d61b59e7> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-history/this-pilot-was-saved-when-the-enemy-shot-him-in-the-bullet/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646257.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531022541-20230531052541-00409.warc.gz | en | 0.990305 | 490 | 2.75 | 3 |
Study: eating habits influenced by social groups
Your friends might be throwing off your food choices and making you eat more if they don’t follow healthy eating habits.
A new meta-analysis of 15 different studies was recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has found that people are more likely to overindulge in high calorie foods and overeat if they have knowledge of what others are choosing and eating.
The good news is that it works both ways. The analysis showed that if those around you choose to eat low-calorie, healthy foods, or eat less, you will be more likely to follow suit, so a trick to keeping the calories down might be to pick your dinner parties wisely. Eating habits are passed along socially.
The researchers say the effect is a result of fitting into social norms.
“Conforming to informational eating norms may be a way of reinforcing identity to a social group,” said head author Eric Robinson in a press release. “If a person’s sense of self is strongly guided by their identity as a member of their local community and that community is perceived to eat healthily, then that person would be hypothesized to eat healthily in order to maintain a consistent sense of social identity.”
The researchers also noted that even while eating alone you can be influenced by the decisions of others, even if unaware of it. Eating with others regularly who eat healthily and don’t overindulge in high-calorie foods will help make you eat better while alone, because you will believe that is what others expect you to be eating and what you expect others are eating. | <urn:uuid:d874bddd-afbe-49e6-9322-e528f057d615> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://triathlonmagazine.ca/nutrition/study-eating-habits-influenced-by-social-groups/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643784.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528114832-20230528144832-00609.warc.gz | en | 0.970691 | 340 | 2.984375 | 3 |
1848 – A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism.
1876 – Battle of the Little Bighorn and the death of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. Custer’s force of 208 men was killed by Chief Sitting Bull’s Sioux warriors.
1910 – Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of females for “immoral purposes.”
1942 – Gen. Dwight Eisenhower took command of the U.S. forces in Europe.
1947 – The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.
1948 – The Berlin airlift begins.
1950 – The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea.
1973 – White House attorney John Dean told a Senate committee that President Richard Nixon joined in a plot to cover up the Watergate break-in.
1976 – Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
2009 – Michael Jackson, known as the “king of pop,” died of cardiac arrest at age 50. | <urn:uuid:64777341-b836-4344-a03d-b43ac5b4d6a9> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://utahpolicy.com/archive/20833-today-in-history-june-25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653930.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607143116-20230607173116-00205.warc.gz | en | 0.959734 | 259 | 2.984375 | 3 |
In the series: Blender Print-a-Piece 1-11
Cloud’s Wild Rainbow
Using the face element and extrusion tool to Bend light to our will. Further exploring our abilities and using the bevel tool to add in some nice curves.
For this lesson we’re going to practice extruding and beveling. Extruding lets us extend a piece of geometry to reach further than it currently does. We’re going to extrude the top of the rainbow to reach the other cloud in the red section of the lesson.
- Right click to select the rainbow object and press Tab to enter edit mode.
- Right click to select the top face of the rainbow
- Press E to use the extrude tool
- Move the mouse to adjust height of the extrusion
- Left click to confirm placement or Right click to cancel (repeat from step 3 if canceling is required)
- Press R and then Y this way we only rotate the face along one axis
- Then repeat from step 3 to reach the other rainbow
Beveling edges can smooth out the edges of our objects. To use the tool first select an edge then press Ctrl + B. When you move the mouse the edge will split and the two new edges will move further apart. If you spin the Mouse Wheel more edges will aparear between the original two smoothing out the curve between them.
- Connect the two clouds through a rainbow
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CLIMSAVE outputs will inform many policy processes ensuring that decisions on how best to adapt to climate change are based on solid scientific analysis. This includes the EC White Paper on Adapting to Climate Change and national adaptation strategies which have been adopted, or are under preparation, in many European countries. CLIMSAVE’s integrated assessment approach will enable stakeholders to explore and understand the interactions between different sectors, rather than viewing their own area in isolation. This contributes to the development of a well adapted Europe by building the capacity of decision-makers to understand cross-sectoral vulnerability to climate change and how it might be reduced by various adaptation options.
CLIMSAVE is a pan-European project that is developing a user-friendly, interactive web-based tool that will allow stakeholders to assess climate change impacts and vulnerabilities for a range of sectors, including #agriculture, forests, biodiversity, coasts, water resources and urban development. The linking of models for the different sectors will enable stakeholders to see how their interactions could affect European landscape changes. The tool will also enable stakeholders to explore adaptation strategies for reducing climate change vulnerability, discovering where, when and under what circumstances such actions may help. It will highlight the cost-effectiveness and cross-sectoral benefits and conflicts of different adaptation options and enable uncertainties to be investigated to better inform the development of robust policy responses.
There is widespread acceptance that the climate is changing due to human emissions of greenhouse gases. Such changes in climate will affect all sectors of society and the environment at all scales, ranging from the continental to the national and local. Decision-makers and other interested citizens need to be able to access reliable science-based information to help them respond to the risks of climate change impacts and assess opportunities for adaptation.
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- compass.ocean.tests.isomip_plus.geom.interpolate_ocean_mask(ds_mesh, ds_geom, min_ocean_fraction, thin_film_present)[source]¶
Interpolate the ocean mask from the original BISICLES grid to the MPAS mesh. This is handled separately from other fields because the ocean mask is needed to cull land cells from the MPAS mesh before interpolating the remaining fields.
ds_mesh (xarray.Dataset) – An MPAS-Ocean mesh
ds_geom (xarray.Dataset) – Ice-sheet topography produced by
min_ocean_fraction (float) – The minimum ocean fraction after interpolation, below which the cell is masked as land (which is not distinguished from grounded ice)
thin_film_present (bool) – Whether domain contains a thin film below grounded ice
ds_mask (xarray.Dataset) – A dataset containing
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Approximately 90 cents of every dollar spent on health care is for patients with chronic disease. This includes cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, COPD, asthma, heart disease, and obesity, amongst others.
With more than half of the adult population in the U.S. living with at least one chronic condition, and nearly one in three living with two or more chronic conditions, it’s clear that we need to put forward a more concerted effort to fight these life-altering illnesses.
In this blog we’ll provide three tips for fighting chronic disease.
Recent chronic disease data from the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) shows that behavioral changes and treatment advances can combat chronic disease and reduce health care spending.
Preventive care includes physical activity, smoking cessation, abstinence from alcohol, and healthy eating.
Treatment advances include the advent of new medicines, therapies, and technologies that can support those suffering from chronic illness.
A 2016 Annual Report released by America’s Health Rankings showed that there is a strong correlation between chronic diseases, such as obesity, and difficulty accessing health care.
If using insurance is difficult, it creates an unnecessary barrier for patients to receive treatment or preventive care.
Partnering with organizations that lobby for your health care rights, such as New York Health Works and Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, is a great way to take action and let your voice be heard.
All across the U.S., wellness programs and initiatives are being developed to help prevent disease and promote overall health. While these programs are a great start, they are often siloed within their community, without access to resources to replicate their program or learn from similar efforts across the country.
By getting involved with some of these programs, you can help to raise awareness and provide education about chronic disease prevention and management.
There is hope for those with chronic disease. When treated properly, conditions can improve and we can work towards disease prevention. Our hope is that by partnering with organizations like PFCD and by educating and informing the public about their health, we can make a difference in the health of our nation. | <urn:uuid:c9396d37-2afb-4edf-9fbb-3661453db920> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.nyhealthworks.com/blog/3-tips-to-combat-chronic-disease/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647409.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230531182033-20230531212033-00407.warc.gz | en | 0.958497 | 438 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Source: International Business Times
The mysterious habitats of the deep are being destroyed before we know anything about them.
Given its vastness and apparent remoteness from our everyday lives, the deep sea has been widely considered protected from the impacts of the human era, known as the Anthropocene. This, unfortunately, is not true.
For many decades, the deep sea has been an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ rubbish dump. Munitions, waste, lost ships and shipping containers, radioactive waste and sewage have all been disposed of in the deep sea.
Our knowledge of the full extent of deep-sea pollution is far from complete, although it accrues yearly. Recently microplastics have been found in deep-sea sediment samples – some of which are an extraordinary distance (2,800 km) from major pollution sources.
The impact of such pollution on deep-sea animals is unclear. In addition, over the last century humans have been increasing the harvest of biomass from the deep sea. The most damaging form of this harvesting – bottom trawl fishing – has expanded continually since the 1950s and now commonly occurs at depths approaching 2,000m.
To give an idea of the destructive potential of trawling, imagine flattening whole forests just to collect the birds that live in it. This is effectively what happens to deep-sea coral gardens, which are biodiversity hotspots. Wasteful doesn’t even begin to describe the effects of trawling on these habitats where corals can live for over 4,500 years, making them some of the oldest living creatures on the planet. | <urn:uuid:354a9929-f45d-429a-be9d-4da7121451e3> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://savethehighseas.org/2017/08/24/trawling-destroying-deep-sea-coral-gardens-planets-oldest-living-creatures/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646144.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530194919-20230530224919-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.949207 | 333 | 3.96875 | 4 |
We don’t know what dark matter is yet, but thanks to researchers at Yale and other universities, we now know where it’s at in three nearby galactic clusters.
The team, led by Priyamvada Natarajan, used gravitational lensing techniques (where a massive object bends light around it to act like a magnifying lens) to study the details of galaxy clusters Abell 2744, MACSJ 0416, and MACSJ 1149 in depth.
The initial images came from the Hubble Space Telescope. Measuring the distortions caused by gravitational lensing on background galaxies showed where invisible masses were still bending space around it enough to cause lensing events.
Dark matter is named so because of a “missing mass” in the universe. The rate of expansion for the universe doesn’t fit the amount of objects we can see. In fact, we can only see 5 percent of the total mass of the universe, with dark matter accounting for 27 percent and dark energy accounting for the rest.
Several solutions for dark matter have been proposed. This includes weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), MAssive Compact Halo Objects (MACHOs), and other exotic kinds of particles. WIMPs and other particles would constitute a type of matter that doesn’t interact with the matter we see all around us, but exerts a gravitational force. MACHOs are objects that are invisible to telescopes, like black holes, brown dwarfs, pulsars, and more that we haven’t yet detected, though there are significant doubts that they could account for the missing matter. Some dark matter researchers believe that MACHOs may account for a small chunk of the missing mass, with WIMPs making up the greater portion.
While we haven’t directly detected dark matter, it’s known to exist because of studies of the rotation rates of galaxies carried out by researchers like Fritz Zwicky and Vera Rubin. By mapping where dark matter is, astrophysicists may be able to gain a better understanding of how it clumps and what it might be made of.
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A lottery is a game of chance that draws a random number from a pool of probabilities. It is regulated by a commission and raises revenue for the country in which it is played. It has been around for centuries and continues to be used today to fund colleges, wars and public works projects.
An official lottery is a lottery that has been sanctioned by a government body and is operated by an authorized representative with specific rules and regulations to ensure fairness to players. For example, the state of Connecticut operates an official lottery called the Connecticut Lottery Corporation that sells fanfolded tickets with a common Pack Number.
Rules of the Lottery
The rules that govern the operation of a lottery are published by the governing authority and are essential for players to understand. They define such details as ticket issuance, prize payments and the verification process.
Scams & Fraudulent Callers
Scammers use different names, logos and websites to scam people into sending them money by telling them they have won a large lottery prize. They also use social media to spread their message.
These scams can be tricky and they take many forms, from e-mail to text messages. However, there are a few things you can do to avoid becoming the victim of one of these scams.
First, check your phone’s area code. If it’s outside of the market area for the lottery or game mentioned in the email, message or call, then you are probably being scammed. | <urn:uuid:7afe270f-88dd-4fd6-810f-86e0021736dd> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://bouriblog.com/what-is-a-lottery/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657720.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610131939-20230610161939-00407.warc.gz | en | 0.973345 | 301 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Confined space course in Melbourne, this course is for the people who work in a narrow place and poorly ventilated environment which is unsafe for the workers they might lose their life due to working in a place which is completely dangerous for them. Number of people working in places which is completely harmful for them and they work there on a daily they should know how to protect their life through confined space course, where people learn how to keep themselves away from risk of losing life and protect their life in an efficient manner. Therefore, a confined space is defined as dangerous place.
Following are the reason why confined space course is important.
- Confined space course give awareness how to measure risk before working on a dangerous places and what are the safety protection one should have while performing a job and how to use that protection which is very important.
- Confined space course it helps the worker to determine the risk which involve in a job or in a specific task.
- This course give the awareness of testing equipment before performing a job which is very important one should know whether equipments are up to date or they need tuning. Because if equipments are not performing well how workers work properly and it increase the risk of workers life.
- Confined space course helps individual to collect enough information where they are going to work that how hazardous place and what are the protections they need to perform a job and they will do in a case of emergency. Information related to weather which is most important because at times worker work on heights.
- Confined space course, this course helps individual how to not panic and make their own way to come out from the hustle and help others without putting others life in a risk.
Each company should give this training to their employees and make their life risk free. If a worker know what to do and how to do it will be beneficial for the workers and companies as well. Company should only assign those workers who have training and know how to deal in dangerous circumstances.
Confined space lead to injuries and at times worker loses their lives because they doesn’t have enough knowledge but Skylar Safety is the company who has all the solution this company providing confined space course for the safety of the worker who works in hazardous environment the main concern of the company is to provide awareness how to work in a hazardous place and how individual health is important. This company trains the worker according to the need and profession they belongs to. | <urn:uuid:3810a89d-a8c8-481c-9eda-7e6f8e98567e> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | http://aclslearningcenter.com/what-is-confined-space-course-and-why-it-is-important/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648322.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602040003-20230602070003-00408.warc.gz | en | 0.970713 | 492 | 2.96875 | 3 |
Reuters reported last Friday that crude oil from the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico could eventually reach the shores of either Miami Beach or North Carolina’s barrier islands, if it connects with the ocean’s current in the right (or is that wrong?) way.
Robert Weisberg, a physical oceanographer from the University of South Florida, said in a conference call that the Loop Current which sweeps around the Gulf was in line to connect with the massive oil slick. Once such “entrainment” occurs, he said, the oil would be pulled swiftly south along Florida’s Gulf coast, and then out into the Florida Straits, which separate the United States and Cuba.
Weisberg added, “Exactly when the oil will enter the Loop Current at the surface is unknown but it appears to be imminent. It could be days or it could be longer but it looks like it’s going to happen, and it looks like it’s going to happen now sooner than later.”
Depending on local winds, however, Florida’s southwest beaches, the Florida keys, the coral reefs and the Everglades may all be spared from the oil, Weisberg added. This is because ocean circulation models show it more likely to head out to sea, beyond the Dry Tortugas islands, before getting caught in the Gulf Stream and making its way up the east cost of the United States. “Once it’s at the entrance to the Florida Straits it’s only another week or so before it could be in the vicinity of Miami or Palm Beach and one more week or so until it could be as far north as Cape Hatteras,” Weisberg said.
When asked about such a possibility, a spokesperson for NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) said her agency had no immediate forecast. “As far as the Florida Loop Current (goes), our predictions go to 72 hours out and right now the predictions are not (for) an effect on Florida at this moment,” she said.
Weisberg explained that the oil making it to shallow water is completely dependent on the winds. “Whether or not the oil makes landfall anywhere will depend on what the winds are doing at that particular point in time … It’s likely that there could be oil on the beaches in Miami but we really can’t say for sure right now.” | <urn:uuid:409d146d-2577-400e-ab96-8ecf531af2c7> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.cheapinsurance123.com/blog/2010/05/16/bp-spill-could-affect-miami-beach-oceanographer-says/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653608.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607042751-20230607072751-00609.warc.gz | en | 0.960027 | 504 | 2.625 | 3 |
New Weevil Named After Chewbacca
Posted on April 27, 2016
Scientists have named a newly discovered weevil species after Chewbacca from Star Wars. The new beetle was one of four new flightless black weevil species discovered in New Britain, Papau New Guinea. The curious scales on the weevil made the scientists think of Chewbacca.
The beetle's scientific name is Trigonopterus chewbacca. The other new beetles include Trigonopterus obsidianus, Trigonopterus puncticollis and Trigonopterus silaliensis.
The scientists found the beetles after spending ten days sifting through leaf litter and foliage. The Chewbacca beetle measures between 2.78 and 3.13 mm. The beetle's body is black and rhomoid shaped with rust colored antennae.
The author say in a release, "Given the size, mountainous topography and tropical vegetation of New Britain, it is likely that Trigonopterus has undergone some local speciation on the island, but this possibility requires further investigation."
A research paper on the newly discovered beetles was published here in the journal, ZooKeys.
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IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) has been around since the early 1980's and is still the dominant networking protocol being used today to route traffic throughout the Internet. IPv4 uses 32-bit (four-byte) which translates to 4294967296 (232) addresses. As the Internet grew larger, this became insufficient and thus stimulated the development of IPv6 in the 1990's which has been in commercial deployment since 2006.
IPv4 consists of 2 sections which are the network identifier and the host identifier. The network identifier consists of the most significant bits of the IPv4 address, the length of which is variable. The remaining bits become the host identifier.
Example of an IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation
The IPv4 addresses used to be divided into class A, class B, class C, class D and class E. Class A, B & C had 8 bits, 16 bits & 24 bits respectively as their network identifier. Class D was multi-cast and class E was reserved. Then came the introduction of Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR). With CIDR, IP addresses are able to be allocated with a variable number of bits in the network identifier. This enabled a more efficient allocation of IP addresses.
Example of an IPv4 address in CIDR notation ( /24 means the 24 most significant bits is the network identifier)
While most of the IPv4 addresses can be used on a public network like the Internet, there are some private ranges which are only meant for use in local area networks and broadcast operations.
On February 3, 2011, the IPv4 pool was exhausted and no more allocations could be made. With the advent of Internet of things, more and more devices will be connected to the Internet. This is where IPv6 will come in as there will be a whole lot more addresses that can be allocated from that pool. | <urn:uuid:ae7869d4-7b45-4285-b7b4-01ba1b64fc46> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.liveipmap.com/ipaddress_ipv4 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643585.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528051321-20230528081321-00209.warc.gz | en | 0.947998 | 385 | 3.765625 | 4 |
I’m not surprised about the “slowness” that we see with respect to lab managers and scientists engaging in social media, as discussed in our earlier post. Many of us, scientists included, are still learning the ropes of productive online communication.
However in this video from Imperial College London scientists share some great insights how and why they actually use social media tools and how these tools help them with their research, their networking and managing their work.
Here are a couple of things I found interesting:
- They use those social media tools that they know others (colleagues etc.) use.
- Twitter seems the exception: Scientist may use Twitter (whether their colleagues use it or not) to follow science news feeds and people with interest in science. They appreciate that the breaking news coming out of Twitter are sometimes faster than the BBC. They tweet about their research and the research done by others.
- Some use social media tools to increase their chances of being identified as an expert in a certain field.
- Blogging and peer-reviewed publications don’t exclude each other: One researcher shares his experience how some of his blog posts have sparked follow-up discussions, have matured into scholarly articles and “accelerated the progress of science”. He also mentions that in some cases he gets more feedback (comments) on a blog post than giving a talk at a conference.
- Preserving precious work: Some write blog posts based on tutorials, seminars which they developed for their students, designed to explain things in the best way.
- Libel actions can become an issue, but it seems users of social media tools learn to deal with those as they go along.
- Mendeley seems popular: Scientists use it to find papers that are relevant to their research concept and what others have published in a certain area – 2 things that our research networking tool, UCSF Profiles, seems to do pretty well.
- Other tools they mention include Slideshare, Papers (a social paper management tool), Google docs, Google calendar, Wikipedia, Astrophysics Data System (a digital library portal for researchers in Astronomy and Physics) and arxiv. | <urn:uuid:b110d886-e09b-468a-85d5-262fe7334e7e> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://biomed20.ucsf.edu/2011/06/06/social-media-and-science-lets-hear-what-scientists-tell-us/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653764.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607111017-20230607141017-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.961918 | 447 | 3.125 | 3 |
Given an array and the task is to calculate its standard deviation of it.
Input: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Output: 1.4142135623730951 Input: [23, 4, 6, 457, 65, 7, 45, 8] Output: 145.13565852332775
Please refer to Mean, Variance, and Standard Deviation for details.
Mean is average of element. Where 0 <= i < n
Mean of arr[0..n-1] = ∑(arr[i]) / n
Variance is the sum of squared differences from the mean divided by a number of elements.
Variance = ∑(arr[i] – mean)2 / n
Standard Deviation is the square root of the variance.
Standard Deviation = variance ^ 1/2
Approach: To get the standard deviation of an array, first we calculate the mean and then the variance, and then the deviation. To calculate the mean we use Array.reduce() method and calculate the sum of all the array items and then divide the array by the length of the array.
To calculate the variance we use the map() method and mutate the array by assigning (value – mean) ^ 2 to every array item, and then we calculate the sum of the array, and then we divide the sum by the length of the array. To calculate the standard deviation we calculate the square root of the array.
Example: In this example, we will be calculating the standard deviation of the given array of elements.
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Treating First-Degree Burns
First-degree burns are common and many can be treated at home, a dermatologist says.
Unlike second- or third-degree burns, first-degree burns involve only the top layer of skin and often occur after contact with hot surfaces, like a curling iron or a stove. Sunburn can also be a first-degree burn.
A first-degree burn may cause red and painful skin and mild swelling.
“Although first-degree burns aren’t as serious as higher-degree burns, they can hurt quite a bit and can leave a scar if not properly treated,” Dr. Darrell Rigel, a clinical professor of dermatology at New York University, said in an American Academy of Dermatology news release.
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Rigel offered tips on how to treat the burn.
Cool it by immediately immersing the burn site in cool tap water or by applying cold, wet compresses. Continue for about 10 minutes or until the pain eases.
Apply petroleum jelly two to three times a day. Do not apply ointments, toothpaste or butter to the burn, because they may cause an infection. Do not apply topical antibiotics.
Cover the burn with a nonstick, sterile bandage. If blisters form, do not pop them. Let them heal on their own while keeping the area covered.
Consider taking over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve the pain and reduce inflammation.
After the burn heals, protect it from the sun to minimize scarring.
“First-degree burns usually heal on their own without treatment from a doctor,” Rigel said. “However, if your first-degree burn is very large, if the victim is an infant or elderly person, or if you think your burn is more severe, go to an emergency room immediately.”
The American College of Emergency Physicians has more on burns.
SOURCE: American Academy of Dermatology, news release, Oct. 10, 2017
Last Updated: Oct. 24, 2017
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Cancer mortality rate in the UK has fallen by 16% over the last 20 years | UK News
The all-cause death rate from cancer has fallen by 16% since Cancer Research UK was founded, according to new data from the charity.
It was said that around 310 people in every 100,000 died from cancer in the UK every year in the early 2000s – but now it’s around 260.
Factors said to include improvements in screening programs, research into more effective treatments and strategies that help prevent cancer from developing in the first place.
In some cancers, such as cervical cancer, the mortality rate has fallen even more Cancer with a minus of 33%.
Lung cancer survival rates have also doubled. In the mid-2000s, around 10% of people with the disease in England survived at least five years, now it’s 20%.
Cancer Research UK said this was partly due to the research it has funded into early detection and treatment.
‘Improvements in cancer mortality rates are the result of widespread contributions from across the research landscape, but it is clear that the impact of CRUK was an important part of this progress,’ said the charity.
Around £5.4 billion has been invested since its inception in February 2002, involving 3,000 researchers in 350 institutions. It plans at least a further £1.5bn in research spending over the next five years.
It said medicines linked to its research are used to treat more than 125,000 patients in England each year.
Chief Executive Michelle Mitchell said, “Every penny donated has helped revolutionize the way we know about cancer and saved many lives.”
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Extraction of Silica Nanoparticles from Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Study of Its Application in Making Composites
Keywords:Rice husk, sol-gel method, ceramics matrix nanocomposites, ceramics, composite, silica nanoparticles
Nanotechnology is the most emerging field in the area of different scientific research. Various methods of synthesis of nanoparticles are available. The wet chemical synthesis method is applicable in the extraction of silica nanoparticles from Rice Husk Ash (RHA). Rice husk is a form of waste product from the rice milling industries which is produced in an abundance amount in and around the country. Rice husk which is generally left on the field as a waste contains 60% silica content and can be economically viable raw materials for the extraction of silica [1-2]. Initially, Rice husk was burnt to obtain its ash. Then, a simple bottom-up approach, the sol-gel method was applied, and fine powder silica in the nanoscopic range was extracted. After extraction of it, internal arrangement and average particle size were recognized by XRD while molecular components and structure present in silica were identified by FTIR. The obtained silica was then used in making of ceramics matrix nanocomposites (particularly silica-sand cement block), and its mechanical properties were identified by compressive strength test using Instron testing machine which was found to be increased in comparing with the compressive strength of ceramics composite (Sand cement block) prepared in the same ratio and same size of mold as that of ceramics matrix nanocomposites. The ceramics matrix nanocomposites acquiring higher mechanical strength than Ceramics composite occurred due to the incorporation of Silica nanoparticles.
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Step 2 for your research paper is compiling a Preliminary Bibliography, and it consists of listing 22 sources in MLA Bibliographic format. This research step is especially important any time you have been given the ability to choose your own research topic since it is a test of the topic’s research viability. Remember if you cannot find 22 sources, there is a very strong chance that your research topic is not sufficient for the final project: the research paper. Also, you need to give a variety of sources so that the topic’s coverage is thorough.
There are 6 parts to Step 2, and they are listed below:
- Find and give the bibliographic citation for 1 encyclopedia article and copy a paragraph of the article under the citation.
- Find and give bibliographic citations for 5 books.
- Find and give bibliographic citations for 5 magazines/journals.
- Find and give bibliographic citations for 5 newspapers.
- Find and give bibliographic citations for 5 internet sites.
- Find and give the bibliographic citation for 1 source with a bibliography and copy a part of the bibliography list under the citation.
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To those who are not familiar with the law on a daily basis, the differences between civil trials, appeals and other legal procedures may not be very clear. If you are like many other residents in Las Vegas, you might even use the terms “civil appeals” and “jury trial” interchangeably. Until you find yourself going through a court process, these definitions might not mean that much to you. However, it can help you to understand the key differences between these two courtroom processes – especially if appealing a case ever becomes an option for you.
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights defines trial courts and appellate courts in two clear and distinct ways. Here are the main points about each that you may need to know.
Trial cases – A district court is where you would first hold your civil case if it were a federal trial. These are the types of jury or judicial trials that you might watch on a television courtroom drama, although most real-life cases aren’t quite as dramatized and sensational. Both sides will be allowed to present their own evidence and call witnesses to testify. At the end of your case, either a judge or a jury will decide the outcome.
Appeal cases – Officially called courts of appeals, federal appellate courts may be held if you or the opposing side do not agree with the results of the original trial and have a valid reason to seek another decision. This does not mean a new trial will be held; instead, the judge or a panel of judges will look over the evidence from your first trial and decide if the original decision should be upheld or changed. You will not be able to present any new evidence during an appeal. In some cases, you may be able to take your appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The appeals process is meant to ensure that the court is fair to both sides in disputes between individuals or entities. This information can help you understand the complex rules surrounding civil appeals, but is not meant to be taken as legal advice. | <urn:uuid:d804ea87-f217-4980-a897-1b0ab5d60046> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.johnaldrich-lawfirm.com/blog/2015/06/how-does-an-appeal-differ-from-a-trial/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647895.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601143134-20230601173134-00607.warc.gz | en | 0.968389 | 411 | 2.796875 | 3 |
When taking a movement oriented approach towards rehabilitation, one quickly realizes how important the ankle and hips are to movement. A significant degree of ankle and hip mobility is needed to squat and lunge.
And while mobility is needed to assume these fundamental positions, strength is needed to maneuver in and out of those positions.
Glute activation is paramount in rehabilitation. There are many bridge variations (see here, here, and here) that can be done to activate the glutes. However, activating muscles in isolation does not always translate to normal human function.
In order to activate the glutes during the normal gait cycle, the hips need to move into at least 10 degrees extension. However, in order to move into hip extension when standing or taking a stride, ankle mobility is a prerequisite.
Without sufficient ankle mobility, the hips cannot move into extension and the glutes cannot fully activate. This can lead to a calf and quad dominant gait, which perpetuates the vicious cycle of stiff ankles and hips.
The amount of ankle dorsiflexion needed for a normal gait cycle is about 20 degrees. A good place to start improve ankle mobility is foam rolling the calves and performing a simple stride stretch.
If you finding yourself frustrated with not getting anywhere with improving hip mobility through foam rolling and glute activation, you may want to look further down the kinetic chain. A locked up ankle can be a driving force of movement dysfunction. | <urn:uuid:79f7dc58-97c8-4f8a-918b-9a5e9b3404aa> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://movementsolutions-sc.com/hip/the-hip-and-ankle-connection/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653183.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606214755-20230607004755-00209.warc.gz | en | 0.934022 | 290 | 2.75 | 3 |
What is there to understand about Security lending?
Stock loans can refer to a number of different forms of borrowing money, usually against the value of one`s stock. Some popular kinds of stock loans are non-recourse loans, borrowing against an owned stock, and margin agreements.
A non-recourse loan is one that is made, often with a third-party lender, in which stocks are given as collateral for a sum of money roughly equal to a certain Loan To Value (LTV) of the securities. Many pitfalls exist for both the borrower and lender in these kinds of stock loans. Both parties are known for defaulting on repayment or return of stocks at the end of the loan term, and as the name implies, there is no recourse in these situations.
Borrowing money against stocks, means that as collateral, only the stock is given, rather than one`s ability to pay back a loan. This is similar to borrowing money against a home or property. The biggest danger here occurs in the form of one`s stocks dropping in value while the repayment amount for the loan remains the same.
Similar to borrowing against stocks in a margin agreement. In this situation, a lender provides funds up to 50 percent of a borrower`s marginable assets when purchasing new stocks. The loan comes with an interest rate and is paid back as the stocks appreciate in value. This allows the borrower to purchase more stocks than they would otherwise be able to using their funds alone. Whether the stock does well or not, the effects of this kind of loan are compounded. The gains can be very big, but so can the losses.
A borrower should simply put up the stock as collateral and obtain the best possible loan terms and hope that the stock will not drop drastically in value during the loan term. A stock loan is a simple and quick process. | <urn:uuid:d84a8ff8-50f8-47c6-ae18-3086faaec8b4> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://seunajibade.com/understanding-security-lending/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644855.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529105815-20230529135815-00009.warc.gz | en | 0.973758 | 376 | 2.625 | 3 |
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used to assess the significant effects of a project or development proposal on the environment.
EIAs make sure that project decision makers think about the likely effects on the environment at the earliest possible time and aim to avoid, reduce or offset those effects. This ensures that proposals are understood properly before decisions are made.
Stages of the EIA process
EIA has 5 main stages. If an EIA is required, an Environmental Assessment Impact Report will be written and submitted with the application for development consent. The public will have the chance to comment. This makes sure you're given a chance to be involved in decision making.
|1. Screening||Deciding if an EIA is required|
|2. Scoping||Deciding what needs to be covered in the assessment and reported in the 'EIA Report'|
|3. Preparing the EIA Report||The EIA report has to include the likely significant environmental effects of the development|
|4. Making an application and consultation||The EIA Report and development application must be publicised (including electronic advertisement), interested parties and the public must be given an opportunity to give their views on it|
|5. Decision making||The EIA Report and any comments made on it must be taken into account by the competent authority before they decide whether to give consent for the development. The decision notice has to be published|
|6. Post decision||The developer starts any monitoring required by the competent authority.|
Who makes the decisions?
Competent authorities decide whether to grant consent for a project. Information from the EIA process must be looked at when making a decision. Comments from statutory consultees and the public are also taken into account.
In Scotland there is a broad range of EIA development. This ranges from small-scale agricultural projects to major infrastructure.
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How many people have headaches?
Headache is a common symptom that can be caused more than 200 different medical problems (see this link). Some causes are very visible (like brain tumors), but the most common causes like migraine and tension type headache are not visible on available imaging. Tension type headache is the most common type of headache but it is less disabling than migraine.
How common is migraine?
Migraine is the third most common disease in the world after dental caries and tension type headache. People usually do not know this.
- 12% of people
- 15% of women
- 8% of men
- 10% of children
- 25% of Canadian households
- 1-2% of the population live with chronic migraine, the severe type
So if you live with migraine, you are definitely not alone. If you are in a room with 100 random people, 11 others will have migraine, at different severity levels.
How common are other types of headaches?
|30 to 80% over the lifetime|
20% of people overall at any given time
|2/1000 (probably more)|
For comparison, prevalences of other well-known diseases
|1% (probably more)|
Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 354 diseases and injuries for 195 countries and territories, 1990-2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet. 2018;392(10159):1789-858.
THE MIGRAINE TREE
- ACUTE TREATMENTS
- DEVICES AND NEUROMULATIOIN
- PREVENTIVE TREATMENTS
- PROCEDURES AND INJECTIONS
- SELF-CARE AND LIFESTYLE
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Hello there, my friend! Today, I want to talk to you about two powerful emotions – anger and fear. Both feelings are a natural part of the human experience, but they can sometimes be challenging to self-regulate. In this post, I’ll share five steps to help you self-regulate anger and techniques for dealing with fear.
- Recognize your anger: The first step in self-regulating your anger is to recognize when you’re angry. Anger is often accompanied by physical sensations such as a rapid heartbeat, tense muscles, and shallow breathing. Pay attention to your body’s signals and take a moment to pause and acknowledge your anger.
- Express your feelings: Once you’ve acknowledged your anger, find a healthy way to express your feelings. Expressing your feelings could involve talking to a trusted friend or family member, journaling, or engaging in physical activity such as running or yoga. Whatever method you choose, ensure it’s a healthy way to release your emotions.
- Identify your fears: Fear is often at the root of anger. Take some time to identify what you’re afraid of. Is it a fear of failure, rejection, or the unknown? Once you understand your fearful worries, you can begin to address them.
- Challenge your thoughts: Fear often leads to negative thoughts and self-talk. Challenge these thoughts by asking yourself if they’re true or if there’s evidence to support them. Then, replace them with more positive and realistic thoughts.
- Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness is being present at the moment without judgment. When you feel angry or fearful, take a few moments to focus on your breath and tune into your physical sensations. Mindfulness can help you become more aware of your emotions and respond more intentionally.
Remember, learning to self-regulate anger and deal with fear is a process that takes time and effort. But with practice and persistence, you can develop the skills to manage your emotions healthily and constructively. So, be kind and patient with yourself, my friend, and trust that you can transform your relationship with anger and fear. | <urn:uuid:e0841f27-935b-4741-87d9-8494889da5ee> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://www.laurieanneking.com/how-to-wrangle-your-anger-and-fear-to-the-ground/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646350.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610200654-20230610230654-00607.warc.gz | en | 0.939062 | 441 | 2.953125 | 3 |
Dangers All Drivers Should Know
After driving for many years, it's sometimes easy to forget how many hazards there are on the road. Every now and then, it's good for drivers to be reminded of what could be waiting for them while driving on American highways. Fresh information about highway hazards helps drivers know what to do to keep themselves, their passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians as safe as possible.
Drivers who fail to keep up with their automobile's regular maintenance schedule run the risk of having a vehicle malfunction while driving along the highway. Vehicle breakdowns can have serious consequences for drivers and others on the road. Not only are poorly maintained vehicles a danger to drivers, they can also create unnecessary and costly expenses when small issues turn into major repairs that could have been avoided.
Regular motor vehicle drivers should be just as aware of the dangers of tire blowouts as truck drivers are. A loud boom and the sensation of rolling over a speed bump are often indications of a tire blowout. Drivers should do their best to stay calm and release their foot from the accelerator while turning on their hazard lights and guiding the vehicle safely to the shoulder of the road. Tires should be inspected regularly for wear and damage.
Serious hazards exist while driving near large trucks. Many successful truck accident lawyers warn that motorists should use the utmost caution when driving near trucks. It's best to remain out of a truck driver's blind spot, and motorists should pass trucks as quickly and carefully as possible while using an appropriate passing lane. It's also best not to follow too closely behind trucks, since you can't see what's happening in front of them.
While driving in fog, your vision of the road and other vehicles will be impaired, sometimes to zero visibility. it's always good to drive slowly with the fog lights on, if the car has them. Drivers might not be aware of it, but roads can become slick as a result of fog, making it even more essential that they drive with caution. It's also good to leave plenty of distance between vehicles and roll the car windows down to hear potentially muffled sounds. | <urn:uuid:4088aecb-2d0c-48b0-a3ae-5b42eb5cd16b> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | http://www.mannerstv.com/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648850.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602172755-20230602202755-00208.warc.gz | en | 0.975975 | 427 | 2.6875 | 3 |
Home > Don't just hike > Three SSS > Snakes
Slippery, slimy ...
Snakes are part of nature and should be a wonder to see but the fear factor is always present. They hear you long before you see them. Whilst hiking in the Magaliesberg, one should remember we are trespassing on their territory.
These are very common and are found in or close to most major cities. Many of the snake bite cases reported come from adders. They have large fangs situated in the front of the mouth which, when they are not in use fold back against the roof of the mouth. Most have cytotoxic venom, which destroys tissue and blood vessels. Symptoms are localised but bites can be very painful and are often followed by severe swelling and occasionally blistering.
Elapids include cobra and mambas and related snakes. They are venomous snakes with fixed grooved fangs in the front of the mouth and most of them are long and slender. The rinkals and the cobras are easily identified as they lift their heads off the ground and spread a hood. The venom of most is primarily nerotoxic; which affects the nervous system. The symptoms are rapid and can include dizziness, difficulty in swallowing, slurred speech, blurred vision and eventually unconsciousness.
These have small fangs on the upper jaw, just behind the eye. The boomslang and twig snake are known to have potent haemotoxic venom, which affects the blood-clotting mechanism, causing severe headaches, bleeding from the mucous membranes, nausea, vomiting and eventually bleeding from all internal organs.
Fangless and non-poisonous snakes
These do not possess venom, so are harmless, but they do have teeth. Some, like the large mole snake, are capable of painful bites. | <urn:uuid:b39cc0c6-98b3-4407-afbf-f7d802cb3053> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://jhbhiking.org.za/cms/index.php?id=161,211,1,1,1,0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651815.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605085657-20230605115657-00008.warc.gz | en | 0.95514 | 406 | 3.453125 | 3 |
Measuring mortality in short-tailed bats (Mystacina tuberculata) as they return from foraging after an aerial 1080 possum control operation
- Science and Research, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 10 420, Wellington, New Zealand
- Otago Conservancy, Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 5244, Dunedin, New Zealand
Lesser short-tailed bats (Mystacina tuberculata) feed on arthropod taxa known to consume 1080 baits. Thus, they may be vulnerable to secondary poisoning after control operations for brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) using aerially broadcast 1080 baits. Short-tailed bat mortality was monitored during 11 days after 1080 baits were broadcast over their winter foraging area. Monitoring involved catching a sample of 269 bats as they arrived at a roost after foraging, then holding them in captivity for 48 hours. None of the captured bats displayed any symptoms of 1080 poisoning. Power analysis indicates that there was a ³ 0.95 probability of detecting mortality when the actual mortality rate was above 11.1 deaths per thousand foraging flights. Uncertainties in assumptions about the bats behaviour mean that the overall population mortality corresponding to this minimum detectable mortality rate may range from 5.4 to 28.4%, with a best estimate of 14.4%. Although it can be concluded that this 1080 operation probably did not cause major mortality of short-tailed bats, several replicate trials are required before a generalised conclusion can be drawn about the fate of short-tailed bats following aerial 1080 operations. More information about short-tailed bat population demography is required to assess the impact of 1080 operations on population viability. | <urn:uuid:f51bec07-9e5e-4070-857e-63ef577461f7> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://newzealandecology.org/nzje/2138 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651815.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605085657-20230605115657-00008.warc.gz | en | 0.93477 | 350 | 2.625 | 3 |