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Topic summary contributed by volunteer(s): Randy Kale is a dark leafy green, cruciferous vegetable, and an excellent choice for one of our nine a day servings of fruits and vegetables. It is a good source of antioxidants, calcium, nitrates, skin-enhancing carotenoids and other phytonutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which may be protective against glaucoma. Unfortunately, kale is not common in the American diet. Like other cruciferous vegetables, it may boost mood, lower cholesterol, prevent DNA damage, improve immune function, prevent cancer (like breast and kidney cancer) increase cancer survival rates, and reduce the risk of chronic age-related diseases. Kale is one of the more effective bile acid-binding vegetables, which may play a role in lowering the risk of premature degenerative diseases. To avoid interfering with thyroid function, a person must be careful not to eat too much of it raw. Chopping it and then waiting at least 40 minutes before cooking it or mixing some mustard powder to cooked kale helps produce the anti-cancer nutrient, sulforaphane. Kale chips can be both a healthy and delicious snack. Image Credit: Pixabay. This image has been modified. All Videos for Kale Kidney Stones and Spinach, Chard, and Beet Greens: Don’t Eat Too Much Given their oxalate content, how much is too much spinach, chard, beet greens, chaga mushroom powder, almonds, cashews, star fruit, and instant tea? How to Cook Greens Dark green leafy vegetables are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. What’s the best way to prepare them? Dairy & Cancer How do we explain the increased risk of prostate cancer but the decreased risk of colon cancer associated with dairy consumption? Do Lutein Supplements Help with Brain Function? Avocados, greens, and lutein and zeaxanthin supplements are put to the test for improving cognitive function. Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain? Best Brain Foods: Berries & Nuts Put to the Test Randomized controlled studies put nuts, berries, and grape juice to the test for cognitive function. Pros & Cons of a Macrobiotic Diet What happens when you put diabetics on a diet composed of largely whole grains, vegetables, and beans? Bean Pastas and Lentil Sprouts Do the benefits of beans, and lentils, and chickpeas remain when they’re powdered? Also, how to use temperature stress to boost sprout nutrition. The Benefits of Kale & Cabbage for Cholesterol Dinosaur kale and red cabbage are put to the test. Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen Checklist In my book How Not to Die I center my recommendations around a Daily Dozen checklist of all the things I try to fit into my daily routine. Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Beverage Dr. Greger blends up a vegetable smoothie inspired by a recipe in his How Not to Die Cookbook. Fighting Autism Brain Inflammation with Food One food may be able to combat all four purported causal factors of autism: synaptic dysfunction, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation.
Our Dr. Seuss lesson plan introduces students to the life and contributions of Dr. Seuss. This engaging lesson includes the design of a poster advertisement to familiarize students with Dr. Seuss’ books, as well as a group presentation of the created poster. Students are asked to complete an interactive activity in which they cut out words and word 10 Dr. Seuss book titles using them. Students are also asked to read a series of Dr. Suess quotes and tell what they think they mean, and how it can be helpful to them. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify Dr. Seuss and list facts about his life and explain his significance in history. Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.7
As the volumes of data used in businesses grows, getting data suitably annotated and tagged to train machine learning models is an enormous challenge. Businesses that want to increase profits using machine learning and artificial intelligence must pay attention to the accuracy of the data labeling process. While many are conscious of how the convenience and speed that machine learning offers can help make their business operations more efficient, less attention has been given to the losses that could be incurred if their data sets have been labeled with poor accuracy. See also: Data Annotation Feeds the AI Beast Machine learning is not magic. It’s a technical process that involves developing a model through pattern recognition, and the phrase “garbage in, garbage out” has never been more relevant than in the case of machine learning. Simply put, poorly labeled data results in a model that makes a higher number of mistakes, resulting in losses. One of the most crucial potential losses is, of course, monetary loss. For example, if a model that has been trained to detect ripe apples in an orchard does not meet the acceptable accuracy levels, it is much more likely to miss ripe apples that should be picked. In the United Kingdom, there have already been losses of roughly 16 million apples in 2019 due to a lack of harvesting capabilities. These are apples that could have been sold for profit. For smallholder farmers, losses like these could make or break their operations, especially if their ability to provide a constant supply to supermarkets comes into question. Farmers who are at risk of losing their contracts with buyers would likely decide to switch to a different computer vision company that would be able to provide machines with higher accuracy levels. They would need a service provider who can guarantee a high level of accuracy of at least 85% to 95%. In order to achieve this, it’s vital for a service provider to obtain high accuracy training data sets. Having access to this will allow the company to establish its reputation as one that can provide highly accurate algorithms for highly accurate machines. Companies that fail to do this would likely lose out on business that goes to their competitors with more accurately trained models. It’s an opportunity cost that would very easily be avoided by simply having high quality labeled data. Common Reasons for Low Accuracy Labelled Data To understand what constitutes high-quality data, one must first grasp how data annotation is conducted and the issues that lead to inaccurately labeled data sets. At this early stage of machine learning, the initial processing of data is manual and may involve actions like data annotation, data transcription, and sentiment tagging. This is work that is conducted by humans and is a laborious task that requires immense attention to detail. Besides putting a strain on the labeler’s cognitive load, the process also leaves room for prejudicial bias that occurs due to stereotype influences or cultural contexts. As data volume grows, the difficulties in catching mistakes only increases. Therefore, it’s important to have data labeling standard operating procedures that are compliant with quality control best practices. Obtaining High Accuracy Training Data Sets Some businesses may consider having their in-house team working on data labeling as an effective quality assurance measure, especially because the team is more likely to be familiar with the materials being labeled. But high-quality data labeling is not always correlated to familiarity. More often, it’s about the ability to set up stringent workflows and rigorous quality control methods. Setting these up is not always cost-efficient and may not be the best use of human resources that could be better spent on the actual development of algorithms. The more efficient solution is to look for a dedicated data labeling partner that provides high quality, accurate training data sets to use for training AI and machine learning models. A suitable partner should have a team comprising individuals that have been hand-picked and trained to deliver high precision. They should also have a workflow that takes into consideration issues such as the quality of collected data, prejudicial bias, and a review system that is rigorous enough to attain high levels of accuracy. Companies that specialize in data labeling would have quality assurance measures already in place to do this and would be able to set up ground truth and consensus scoring processes to ensure that their data annotators perform at the highest levels. For a business to succeed with machine learning, high-quality data is crucial. But if it wants to scale, if it wants to get to the next level, having a strong partner is imperative.
An optical fiber sensor to measure gaseous oxygen is presented in this work. The device is based on platinum tetrakis pentrafluorophenyporphine (PtTFPP), a reagent that shows a luminescence at 650 nm when it is illuminated at 390 nm. The emitted signal decreases as oxygen concentrations increases. This sensing material is deposited onto a cleaved-end plastic silica cladding (PCS) fiber by means of the Layer-by-Layer method (LbL). The experimental set up has been also optimized in terms of the dimensions of the optical components in order to get the highest signal level. The response of the sensor has been studied in terms of different oxygen concentrations as well as dynamic conditions. The resulting sensor shows a reversible and linear behavior for oxygen concentrations from 0% up to 100% (R2 = 0.9991). The initial inconvenience derived by the non-water solubility of PtTFPP and its challenging deposition by LbL has been overcome by preparing an emulsion. - Oxygen sensing - Plastic cladding optical fiber
A couple of good prototype machining china pictures I located: Boeing’s B-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated propeller-driven bomber of World War II and the very first bomber to house its crew in pressurized compartments. Though developed to fight in the European theater, the B-29 found its niche on the other side of the globe. In the Pacific, B-29s delivered a range of aerial weapons: traditional bombs, incendiary bombs, mines, and two nuclear weapons. On August 6, 1945, this Martin-constructed B-29-45-MO dropped the initial atomic weapon utilised in combat on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, Bockscar (on display at the U.S. Air Force Museum near Dayton, Ohio) dropped a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. Enola Gay flew as the advance climate reconnaissance aircraft that day. A third B-29, The Excellent Artiste, flew as an observation aircraft on both missions. Transferred from the United States Air Force. Nation of Origin: United States of America Overall: 900 x 3020cm, 32580kg, 4300cm (29ft 6 5/16in. x 99ft 1in., 71825.9lb., 141ft 15/16in.) Polished all round aluminum finish 4-engine heavy bomber with semi-monoqoque fuselage and high-aspect ratio wings. Polished aluminum finish all round, standard late-World War II Army Air Forces insignia on wings and aft fuselage and serial number on vertical fin 509th Composite Group markings painted in black "Enola Gay" in black, block letters on reduce left nose. Boeing’s B-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated, propeller-driven, bomber to fly for the duration of World War II, and the very first bomber to residence its crew in pressurized compartments. Boeing installed quite sophisticated armament, propulsion, and avionics systems into the Superfortress. In the course of the war in the Pacific Theater, the B-29 delivered the 1st nuclear weapons used in combat. On August six, 1945, Colonel Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., in command of the Superfortress Enola Gay, dropped a highly enriched uranium, explosion-sort, "gun-fired," atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. 3 days later, Main Charles W. Sweeney piloted the B-29 Bockscar and dropped a highly enriched plutonium, implosion-kind atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. Enola Gay flew as the advance climate reconnaissance aircraft that day. On August 14, 1945, the Japanese accepted Allied terms for unconditional surrender. In the late 1930s, U. S. Army Air Corps leaders recognized the need to have for really lengthy-range bombers that exceeded the performance of the B-17 Flying Fortress. A number of years of preliminary research paralleled a continuous fight against those who saw limited utility in establishing such an high-priced and unproven aircraft but the Air Corps issued a requirement for the new bomber in February 1940. It described an airplane that could carry a maximum bomb load of 909 kg (two,000 lb) at a speed of 644 kph (400 mph) a distance of at least eight,050 km (5,000 miles). Boeing, Consolidated, Douglas, and Lockheed responded with style proposals. The Army was impressed with the Boeing style and issued a contract for two flyable prototypes in September 1940. In April 1941, the Army issued an additional contract for 250 aircraft plus spare parts equivalent to yet another 25 bombers, eight months ahead of Pearl Harbor and almost a year-and-a-half just before the first Superfortress would fly. Amongst the design’s innovations was a lengthy, narrow, high-aspect ratio wing equipped with big Fowler-kind flaps. This wing style permitted the B-29 to fly quite quick at high altitudes but maintained comfortable handling traits throughout takeoff and landing. A lot more revolutionary was the size and sophistication of the pressurized sections of the fuselage: the flight deck forward of the wing, the gunner’s compartment aft of the wing, and the tail gunner’s station. For the crew, flying at intense altitudes became much far more comfortable as stress and temperature could be regulated. To shield the Superfortress, Boeing developed a remote-controlled, defensive weapons technique. Engineers placed 5 gun turrets on the fuselage: a turret above and behind the cockpit that housed two .50 caliber machine guns (four guns in later versions), and another turret aft near the vertical tail equipped with two machine guns plus two much more turrets beneath the fuselage, each equipped with two .50 caliber guns. One of these turrets fired from behind the nose gear and the other hung further back near the tail. An additional two .50 caliber machine guns and a 20-mm cannon (in early versions of the B-29) had been fitted in the tail beneath the rudder. Gunners operated these turrets by remote manage–a true innovation. They aimed the guns utilizing computerized sights, and every single gunner could take control of two or much more turrets to concentrate firepower on a single target. Boeing also equipped the B-29 with sophisticated radar equipment and avionics. Based on the type of mission, a B-29 carried the AN/APQ-13 or AN/APQ-7 Eagle radar method to help bombing and navigation. These systems have been precise adequate to permit bombing via cloud layers that fully obscured the target. The B-29B was equipped with the AN/APG-15B airborne radar gun sighting method mounted in the tail, insuring correct defense against enemy fighters attacking at night. B-29s also routinely carried as numerous as twenty diverse varieties of radios and navigation devices. The very first XB-29 took off at Boeing Field in Seattle on September 21, 1942. By the finish of the year the second aircraft was prepared for flight. Fourteen service-test YB-29s followed as production began to accelerate. Building this advanced bomber necessary huge logistics. Boeing built new B-29 plants at Renton, Washington, and Wichita, Kansas, whilst Bell built a new plant at Marietta, Georgia, and Martin built one in Omaha, Nebraska. Both Curtiss-Wright and the Dodge automobile firm vastly expanded their manufacturing capacity to build the bomber’s powerful and complex Curtiss-Wright R-3350 turbo supercharged engines. The plan necessary thousands of sub-contractors but with extraordinary work, it all came together, despite key teething problems. By April 1944, the 1st operational B-29s of the newly formed 20th Air Force began to touch down on dusty airfields in India. By Could, 130 B-29s were operational. In June, 1944, significantly less than two years right after the initial flight of the XB-29, the U. S. Army Air Forces (AAF) flew its 1st B-29 combat mission against targets in Bangkok, Thailand. This mission (longest of the war to date) called for one hundred B-29s but only 80 reached the target area. The AAF lost no aircraft to enemy action but bombing final results were mediocre. The very first bombing mission against the Japanese principal islands considering that Lt. Col. "Jimmy" Doolittle’s raid against Tokyo in April 1942, occurred on June 15, again with poor outcomes. This was also the 1st mission launched from airbases in China. With the fall of Saipan, Tinian, and Guam in the Mariana Islands chain in August 1944, the AAF acquired airbases that lay several hundred miles closer to mainland Japan. Late in 1944, the AAF moved the XXI Bomber Command, flying B-29s, to the Marianas and the unit began bombing Japan in December. However, they employed higher-altitude, precision, bombing techniques that yielded poor benefits. The higher altitude winds were so powerful that bombing computer systems could not compensate and the climate was so poor that rarely was visual target acquisition attainable at high altitudes. In March 1945, Significant Common Curtis E. LeMay ordered the group to abandon these tactics and strike alternatively at night, from low altitude, using incendiary bombs. These firebombing raids, carried out by hundreds of B-29s, devastated a lot of Japan’s industrial and financial infrastructure. But Japan fought on. Late in 1944, AAF leaders selected the Martin assembly line to make a squadron of B-29s codenamed SILVERPLATE. Martin modified these Superfortresses by removing all gun turrets except for the tail position, removing armor plate, installing Curtiss electric propellers, and modifying the bomb bay to accommodate either the "Fat Man" or "Little Boy" versions of the atomic bomb. The AAF assigned 15 Silverplate ships to the 509th Composite Group commanded by Colonel Paul Tibbets. As the Group Commander, Tibbets had no particular aircraft assigned to him as did the mission pilots. He was entitled to fly any aircraft at any time. He named the B-29 that he flew on 6 August Enola Gay right after his mother. In the early morning hours, just prior to the August 6th mission, Tibbets had a young Army Air Forces upkeep man, Private Nelson Miller, paint the name just below the pilot’s window. Enola Gay is a model B-29-45-MO, serial number 44-86292. The AAF accepted this aircraft on June 14, 1945, from the Martin plant at Omaha (Positioned at what is nowadays Offut AFB close to Bellevue), Nebraska. Soon after the war, Army Air Forces crews flew the airplane for the duration of the Operation Crossroads atomic test system in the Pacific, despite the fact that it dropped no nuclear devices during these tests, and then delivered it to Davis-Monthan Army Airfield, Arizona, for storage. Later, the U. S. Air Force flew the bomber to Park Ridge, Illinois, then transferred it to the Smithsonian Institution on July four, 1949. Despite the fact that in Smithsonian custody, the aircraft remained stored at Pyote Air Force Base, Texas, in between January 1952 and December 1953. The airplane’s final flight ended on December 2 when the Enola Gay touched down at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The bomber remained at Andrews in outdoor storage until August 1960. By then, concerned about the bomber deteriorating outdoors, the Smithsonian sent collections staff to disassemble the Superfortress and move it indoors to the Paul E. Garber Facility in Suitland, Maryland. The staff at Garber began operating to preserve and restore Enola Gay in December 1984. This was the biggest restoration project ever undertaken at the National Air and Space Museum and the specialists anticipated the perform would call for from seven to nine years to complete. The project truly lasted nearly two decades and, when completed, had taken about 300,000 function-hours to complete. The B-29 is now displayed at the National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Today in the journal Nature, researchers led by Charles Lieber report a big step forward in the field of tiny computing: the creation of linked-up logic circuits made of nanowires, which could be used to build itty-bitty processors. The devices described in the paper layer additional wires across the germanium-silicon ones; charges can be trapped in these wires, influencing the behavior of the underlying nanowires. This charge trapping is nonvolatile but reversible; in other words, you can switch one of the nanowires on or off by altering the charge stored in its neighborhood. This makes it possible to turn the nanowires into a standard field-effect transistor (the authors term them NWFETs for “nanowire field-effect transistors”). [Ars Technica] Lieber had been able to create simple versions of those NWFETs before, but those were difficult to build on a large enough scale to create logic circuits. Lieber’s team reports in this week’s Nature that they’ve been able to build a programmable array of nanowires that can have up to eight distinct logic gates. They dub such an array a “logic tile,” with the idea that multiple tiles could be connected to perform more-complex logic functions. [IEEE Spectrum] Though Lieber’s achievement is impressive, he concedes that it’s difficult to imagine his tech competing with the incredible pace at which computer processing speed accelerates. But, he says, he doesn’t have to: Nanoscale processors have qualities that could make them more suitable than traditional ones for the very small devices that are on the leading edge of research. “The key thing is to recognize that we’re not trying to compete directly with high-performance silicon electronics,” he says. Projections show that the new wires could be up to 100 times more energy efficient than conventional technologies. That could make the meshes useful as logic circuits in low-power applications such as small robots, or perhaps biomedical devices. [Nature] 80beats: Nanowire-Coated Cotton Cleans Water by Zapping Bacteria to Death 80beats: A Nano-Wiretap: Scientists Use Nanowires to Spy on a Cell’s Inner Life 80beats: 2 New Nanotech Super Powers: Desalinating Sea Water and Treating Cancer Discoblog: Nano Snacks! Researchers Say Edible Nanostructures Taste Like Saltines Image: Lieber et. al.
Does L, the special source used by the author of the Gospel of Luke, represent Jesus as a male descendant of the Hebrew people? Like Mark and Q, L uses masculine nouns, pronouns and verbs of Jesus: L 7:11b-15 “his disciples” “with him” “As he approached” “When the Lord saw her, he had compassion” “he came forward” “And he said” “He gave him” L 7:36-47 “asked him” “He went” “took his place” “he was eating” “his feet” “this man” “he would have known” “touching him” ” ‘Teacher’ ” “he said” L 10:39-42 “the Lord’s feet” “he was saying” “came to him” ” ‘Lord, do you not care…’ ” “the Lord answered her” L 13:1b-5 “He asked them” L 13:10-17b “he was teaching” “he called her over” “he laid his hands on her” “he said this” “The Lord answered him” L 13: 31b-32 “He said to them” L 14:2-5 “in front of him” “He said to them” L 14:8-10 & 12-14 “He said also” L 15:11-32 “He said” L 17:12-18 “As he entered” “approached him” “when he saw them, he said” “thanked him” L 18: 2-8a “He said” “And the Lord said” L 19:2-10 “to see him” “he looked up” “to welcome him” “He has gone to” “said to the Lord” Also, as with Mark and Q, the main character in the L source is referred to as ‘Jesus’ (or Yeshua): L 7:36-47 “Jesus spoke up” L 10:30-37a “Jesus said to him” L 13:10-17b “When Jesus saw her, he called her over” L 14:2-5 “Jesus asked” “So Jesus took” L 17:12-18 ” ‘Jesus, Master…’ ” “Then Jesus asked” L 19:2-10 “He was trying to see who Jesus was” “When Jesus came to the place” “Jesus said to him” ‘Jesus’ or ‘Yeshua’ was one of the more common names for a Jewish male (a male descendant of the Hebrew people) in Palestine in the First century. As with Mark and Q, L places Jesus in Palestine: L 10:30-37a “Jesus replied, ‘A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by the other side. …But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. …’ ” L 13:1b-5 [told him about the] “Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He [Jesus] asked them, ‘Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you: but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them–do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others living in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish just as they did.’ ” L 13:31b-32 ” ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ ” (words spoken to Jesus).‘Herod’ here is presumably Herod Antipas (‘Herod’ being a dynastic title) who killed John the Baptist around the time Jesus started his own ministry. Antipas was appointed tetrarch over Galilee and Perea in 4 BCE, and he ruled there until 39 CE. Even if the above passage refers to some other ‘Herod’ in the dynasty, the various ‘Herods’ ruled over various areas in Palestine. L 17:12-18 “As he [Jesus] entered a village, ten lepers approached him. …He [one of the lepers] prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. …” Samaritans originate from Samaria, and Samaria was located in Palestine between Galilee (in the North) and Judea (in the South). So, this story suggests that Jesus met these lepers when he was visiting a village somewhere in Palestine. L 18:10-14a ” ‘Two men came up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.’ ” [The phrase “the temple” here clearly refers to the Jewish temple in Jerusalem]. Representing Jesus as a man who was an adherent of the Jewish faith who was living in Palestine in the First Century (at about the time of Pilate) suggests that Jesus was a male descendant of the Hebrew people. One final passage provides additional confirmation that Jesus was a descendant of the Hebrew people, or at least that L represented him as such: L 17:12-18 “As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at his [Jesus’] feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ ” In the above passage, Jesus refers to the ‘Samaritan’ man as a ‘foreigner’. Why? Consider the following commentary on Jesus’ parable about the ‘Good Samaritan'(in Luke 10:29-37): By making the hero of the story a Samaritan, Jesus challenged the longstanding enmity between Jews and Samaritans. The latter were regarded as unclean people, descendants of the mixed marriages that followed from the Assyrian settlement of people from various regions in the fallen northern kingdom (2 Kgs 17:6, 24). (The New Interpreter’s Bible, Volume IX, “Luke” by R. Alan Culpepper, p.229) When Jesus refers to the grateful Samaritan (in the ten lepers incident) as a ‘foreigner’, Jesus means that this man was a descendant “of the mixed marriages that followed from the Assyrian settlement…”. In other words, Jesus is implying that the grateful man was racially impure, not a purebred descendant of the Hebrew people. But in using the term ‘foreigner’ Jesus is also implying that he (Jesus) was racially pure, was a purebred descendant of the Hebrew people, and NOT a product of “the mixed marriages….”. So, in this passage, Jesus strongly implies that he is a descendant of the Hebrew people. My conclusion is that L, like Mark and Q, represents Jesus as being a male descendant of the Hebrew people.
Messier 70 (also known as M70 or NGC 6681) is a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780. M70 is at a distance of about 29,300 light years away from Earth and close to the Galactic Center. It is roughly the same size and luminosity as its neighbour in space, M69. Only two variable stars are known within this cluster. Picture obtained with the Wide Field Camera of Hubble’s Advanced Camera for Surveys. The field of view is around 3.3 by 3.3 arcminutes. - ^ Shapley, Harlow; Sawyer, Helen B. (August 1927), "A Classification of Globular Clusters", Harvard College Observatory Bulletin (849): 11–14, Bibcode:1927BHarO.849...11S. - ^ Goldsbury, Ryan et al. (December 2010), "The ACS Survey of Galactic Globular Clusters. X. New Determinations of Centers for 65 Clusters", The Astronomical Journal 140 (6): 1830–1837, arXiv:1008.2755, Bibcode:2010AJ....140.1830G, doi:10.1088/0004-6256/140/6/1830. - ^ a b c "SIMBAD Astronomical Object Database". Results for NGC 6681. Retrieved 2006-11-17. - ^ a b Boyles, J. et al. (November 2011), "Young Radio Pulsars in Galactic Globular Clusters", The Astrophysical Journal 742 (1): 51, arXiv:1108.4402, Bibcode:2011ApJ...742...51B, doi:10.1088/0004-637X/742/1/51. - ^ distance × sin( diameter_angle / 2 ) = 34 ly. radius - ^ a b Forbes, Duncan A.; Bridges, Terry (May 2010), "Accreted versus in situ Milky Way globular clusters", Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 404 (3): 1203–1214, arXiv:1001.4289, Bibcode:2010MNRAS.404.1203F, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2966.2010.16373.x. - ^ "Tight and Bright". ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week. Retrieved 13 April 2012. - Messier 70, SEDS Messier pages - Messier 70, Galactic Globular Clusters Database page - Messier 70 on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images \|\|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Messier 70. Coordinates: 18h 43m 12.64s, −32° 17′ 30.8″
Back and neck pain, headaches, and shoulder and arm pain are common computer-related injuries. Such muscle and joint problems can be caused or made worse by poor workstation (desk) design, bad posture and sitting for long periods of time. Although sitting requires less muscular effort than standing, it still causes physical fatigue (tiredness) and you need to hold parts of your body steady for long periods of time. This reduces circulation of blood to your muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, sometimes leading to stiffness and pain. If a workstation is not set up properly, these steady positions can put even greater stress on your muscles and joints Eye strain and fatigue are common complaints from people who use electronic devices regularly. At first, the discomfort is barely noticeable, but gradually it increases in intensity and can develop into strained vision, pain, and even severe headaches for some. Constant exposure to blue light emitted by LED screens has also been shown to degrade sleep quality - another common complaint of those who regularly use their phones or tablets in bed prior to sleep. The Anti-Blue Light line is a higher class of screen protector that preserves eye health and prevents harmful blue light from impairing your vision and ability to concentrate. An additional razor-thin layer of film filters and disperses blue light that would otherwise cause symptoms of eye fatigue.
2. John Meek was born in Nov 1745 in County Antrim, Ireland. He died on 26 Dec 1803 in Ninety-Six, Laurens Co., SC. Burke's "American Families With British Ancestry" lists William John Meek as the earliest American ancestor, and states that he emigrated to SC in 1774. "Meek Genealogy," by Carleton Meek, lists this person simply as John Meek (D-3). The first genealogy about this family known to this author was A Meek Genealogy, 1902, by H. B. Meek. Mr. Meek's sources are unknown. Carleton Meek copied the work of H. B. Meek although he added some additional branches. Both authors have been discredited on the main focus of their books, the descendants of Jacob Meek, son of Adam Meek. There is no reason to trust them as a source for John's ancestors. John Meek served in the Revolutionary War under Gen. Francis Marion. He was listed 1790 Census, Laurens Co., SC, Ninety-Six District, p. 71. His will, where his surname is spelled Meeks, is dated December 13, 1802, proven 6 Apr 1803, File #49-5, Probate Judge Office, Laurens, SC (Will in Book C1, p. 44, SC Archives, Columbia, SC.) This will, with his wife 'Ellinor' as a joint executor with Charles C. Neall and William Rowe, lists "Meek, Jno. -- children William, Betty, Nancy, Jenny, Samuel, John and James to share equally as they marry." ("South Carolinians in the Revolution," by Ervin, p. 162.) He married Eleanor Mills in 1776 in Laurens Co., SC. She was born on 3 Jan 1748 in County Antrim, Ireland. She died in 1823 in Laurens District, SC. John Meek and Eleanor Mills had the following children: - 11. William Meek was born on 24 Feb 1777 in Laurens District, SC. He died in 1804 in Laurens Co., SC. He never married. - 12. Elizabeth (Betsey) Meek was born on 21 Mar 1779 in Laurens Co., SC. Carleton Meek lists year of birth as 1770. This is considered a typographical error. She died in 1824 in Newberry, Newberry, SC. She married John Atkinson about 1797. He was born in Newberry, SC. - 13. Agnes (Nancy) Meek was born on 12 Aug 1781 in Laurens District, SC. She died in 1804 in Laurens Co., SC. Called Nancy in her father's will. She married Charles O'Neal M.D. in 1803. He died after 1862 in Laurens Co., SC. He was named an executor of his father-in-law's will, dated 13 Dec 1802, where his surname is spelled O'Neall. This date is prior to his marriage date shown. - 14. Jane (Jenny) Meek was born on 9 Jan 1784 in Laurens District, SC. Source gives birth year 1873 in another place. She died in Greene Co., AL. Called Jenny in her father's will. She married David Hitt on 14 Mar 1803. - 15. Samuel Mills Meek M. D. was born on 20 Aug 1786 in Laurens District, SC. He died on 27 May 1846 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was a physician and a Methodist minister. Lived in Charleston and Columbia, SC, Milledgeville, GA, and moved to Tuscaloosa, AL in 1819, where he also owned an apothecary shop. He married Ann Arabella McDowell on 19 May 1813 in Charleston, Charleston, SC. She was born on 11 Feb 1796 in Charleston, SC. She died on 13 Jun 1853. She is listed 1850 Census, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, p. 305, as Ann A. Meek, head of household, with children Caroline, Samuel, Henry, and B. F. Meek. The will of Mrs. Ann A. Meek was dated 2 Jan 1852 and filed for probate 14 Nov 1853 (Book 1, p. 333); it lists "only daughter Elizabeth Jane; son Alexander." [Compiler's Note: We show other children also living then.] - 31. Alexander Beaufort Meek was born on 17 Jul 1814 in Columbia, SC. He died on 1 Nov 1865 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. His baptismal middle name was Alexander Black Meek, but he changed it. Middle name also found spelled Beauford. Prominent orator, lawyer, statesman. Held office of Attorney General of Alabama by appointment of Gov. Clay. Member of the House of Representatives for several terms; judge of Probate Court in Tuskaloosa [sic]. In 1845 he was appointed by President Polk as assistant secretary of the U. S. Treasury. About 1847, he was commissioned federal attorney for the southern district of Alabama, a position he held until the end of President Polk's term. He then came to reside in Mobile, and was associate editor of the Mobile Register newspaper. Shortly before his sudden death, he had removed to Columbus, MS. Though twice married, he left no children. He married Emma D. Clacker-Slater on 3 Sep 1856 in Mobile, AL. She was born on 19 Nov 1816. She died on 30 Aug 1863 in Mobile, AL. Thomas Campbell list month of death as June. Last name listed as Slatter in "History of Mobile County" [AL], p. 422. He married Eliza Jane Cannon on 24 Sep 1864 in Columbus, MS. She was born on 10 Feb 1819 in Darlington, SC. She died on 15 Dec 1901. According to Thomas Campbell, her maiden and married surname was Cannon. - 32. Mary Ann Ellen Meek was born on 16 Oct 1816. She died on 26 Sep 1821. Also found listed as Mary Alice Ellen Meek. - 33. Elizabeth Jane Meek was born on 19 Jan 1819 in Tuscaloosa, AL. She died after Jan 1852 (date of mother's will.) She married Alexander Glascock on 26 Jul 1854 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was born on 19 Jan 1819 in Tuscaloosa, AL. He died on 20 Feb 1857 in Lauderdale, MS. - 34. John William Meek was born on 6 Nov 1822 in Tuscaloosa,AL. He died on 1 May 1851 in Carrollton, Pickens, AL. Graduated University of Alabama at age 18. Unmarried. - 35. Caroline Mary Meek was born on 26 Dec 1825 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, AL. She died on 28 Sep 1851 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Listed 1850 Census, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, as b: 1830, AL (p. 305 under household of Ann A. Meek). - 36. Julia Arabella Meek was born on 7 Sep 1828 in Tuscaloosa, AL. She died on 24 Jul 1851 in Tuscaloosa, AL. School teacher, Selma, AL; unmarried. - 37. Henry Francis Meek was born on 4 Oct 1833 in Tuscaloosa, AL. He died in 1856 in Lauderdale, MS. Listed 1850 Census, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, p. 305, in household of Ann A. Meek, as b. 1833, AL. (Thomas Campbell gives 1837 as year of birth.) - 38. Samuel Mills Meek Jr. was born on 11 Nov 1835 in Tuscaloosa, AL. He died on 24 Dec 1901 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. Thomas Campbell lists date of death as 21 Dec 1901. Listed 1850 Census, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, p. 305, in household of Ann A. Meek, as b. 1831 in AL. He was an attorney, admitted to the bar in 1854. Held several state offices, and was a state senator at time of death. (Source cited does not specify state; probably Mississippi.) He married Mary Louise Cannon (daughter of Eliza Jane Cannon) on 19 Aug 1856. She was born on 1 Jul 1838. She died on 25 Dec 1901 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. - 124. William Cannon Meek was born on 21 May 1857. He died on 27 Feb 1923 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. He married Mary Eloise (Elise) Hopkins on 6 Nov 1899 in Fort Gibson, MS. ("Three Centuries of Meeks" lists marriage as 4 Nov 1891, in Claiborne, MS.) She was born on 28 Sep 1846. She died on 15 Mar 1915. She was buried in Clairborne Co., MS - Wintergreen Cemetery. Name listed as Mary Elsie in Carleton L. Meek's "Meek Genealogy", and Mary Elise by Thomas Campbell. She was of Port Gibson, MS. - 125. Florence Meek was born on 19 Jun 1859. She died on 19 Jun 1859 in Columbus, St. Clair, MI. - 126. Irene Meek was born on 4 Feb 1861 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. She died on 4 Feb 1861 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. - 127. Lillian Annie Meek was born on 12 Mar 1862. She died in Apr 1862. - 128. Alice Alabama Meek was born on 22 Apr 1863 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. She died on 29 Dec 1901. - 129. Alexander Beaufort Meek III was born on 17 Nov 1865 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. He died on 18 Nov 1914 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. He was married to Matilda Marguerite Seth on 15 Sep 1891. Matilda Marguerite Seth was born on 13 Jul 1872 in Galveston, TX. She died on 17 Aug 1894 in Paris, Lamar, TX. Of Paris, TX. Alexander Beaufort Meek III and Matilda Marguerite Seth had the following children: - 130. Susan Elizabeth Meek was born on 25 Mar 1868 in Nashville, Davidson, TN. She died on 15 Aug 1928. She married Robert L. Bolton on 19 Jun 1905. He was born in Oct 1867. He died on 1 Apr 1906. Of Nashville, TN. - 131. Mary Erwin Meek was born on 14 Jan 1869 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. She died on 14 Jan 1869 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. - 132. Samuel McDowell Meek was born on 10 Dec 1870 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. He died in 1941. He married Mrs. Sadie Reid Ray on 7 Nov 1920. She was born in 1870. She died in 1941. - 133. Carrie Amelia Meek. was born on 12 Jun 1873. She died on 26 Mar 1948. She compiled a large part of the Meek family genealogy, which was the basis of both Carlton L. Meek's and Thomas Campbell's publications. She married Battle E. Sessums on 8 Jan 1902. He was born on 1 Oct 1875. He died on 6 Sep 1944. Of Columbus, MS. - 134. Julia Adair Meek was born on 24 Jan 1876. She died on 10 Feb 1953 in Columbus, Lowndes, MS. She married James Madison Gerety M.D. on 21 Sep 1904. He was born on 1 Oct 1875. He died on 8 Oct 1904. - 39. Benjamin Franklin Meek was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Thomas Campbell gives 1839 as year of birth. He died on 16 Jun 1899. Listed 1850 Census, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, p. 305, in household of Ann A. Meek, as B. F., b. 1836, AL. He was professor of Latin and Greek at University of Alabama for many years. - 40. Florence Amelia Meek was born on 10 Dec 1839 in Tuscaloosa, AL. (Thomas Campbell gives 1841 as year of birth.) She died on 18 Nov 1841 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. - 16. John Alexander Meek M. D. was born on 16 Apr 1790 in Laurens Co., SC. - 17. James W. Meek M.D. was born on 10 Feb 1794 in Laurens Co., SC. He died on 21 Dec 1856 in Attala Co., MS. He was buried in Harmonia Cemetery. He moved from AL in 1833. Listed 1850 Census, Attala Co., MS with children."The Heart of the South" lists two other children: "John, who died in boyhood; Dr. William Meek, who practiced medicine for many years near Pickens and in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, where he died, leaving a large family;"He married Mary (Polly) Wyche on 5 Nov 1815. Married by Rev. Christ, near Sallis, MS or Jones Co., GA. She was born on 24 Nov 1797 in SC. She died on 13 Dec 1888 in Attala Co., MS. She was buried in Harmonia Cemetery. Her parents were Batt Wyche and Mary Jarrett. - 50. John Meek died young. - 51. William H. Meek was born about 1821 in Alabama. He appeared in the 1850 census of Winston Co., MS with wife Nancy age 26. It is not proven that this is the son of James. - 164. Mary Meek was born about 1847 in Alabama. - 165. James Meek was born about 1850 in Mississippi. - 52. May A. Meek was born about 1823 in AL. She married William McCormick 25 May 1854 in Attala Co., MS. The "large family" lived near Camden, MS. - 53. Caroline Ellen Meek was born in 1824 in AL. She married William White. - 54. Liddy A. Meek was born 2 Aug 1825 in AL. She died 1 Jun 1881 in Attala Co., MS. She married James Harmon. - 55. Lucinda G. Meek was born 2 Aug 1825 in AL. She died 6 Aug 1902 in Attala Co., MS. She was unmarried. - 56. Sarah Wyche Meek was born in 1828 in AL. She married William W. McAtee. He was born 09 Jan 1801. He died 25 Feb 1875. William is buried in Seneasha Cemetery, Newport, Attala Co MS. This is the family of Reed McAtee. - 57. James J. Meek was born in 1829 in AL. He died in 1890 in Warren Co., AR. He married (2) Katherine Elmira Franklin. - 58. John B. W. Meek was born in 1832 in AL. He died in 1862 in VA while in the Confederate Army. - 59. Robert T. Meek was born 2 Feb 1834 Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He died 14 Oct 1907 in Attala Co., MS.He married Nancy Adeline Brown. - 60. George Wyche Meek was born 2 Apr 1836 in AL. He died in 1915. He served throughout the Civil War in the Confederate Army. He married Sarah Ann Simmons 11 Apr 1867. She was born 16 Aug 1846in MS. She died 23 Dec 1907. - 161. William Edward Meek was born on 21 Jan 1868 in Kosciusko, Attala, MS. Mayor of Goodman, Holmes Co., MS for several years. - 162. David Adolphus Meek Sr. - 163. Lonnie Meek. Lonnie was a nickname. He lived in Goodman, MS. - 61. Susan Patience Meek was born in 1838 in AL. She died 27 Apr 1881 in Attala Co., MS. She married Rev. W. A. Ross in Attala Co., MS. - 62. Junius S. Meek was born in 1840 in AL. He died in Gettysburg. - 63. Emma J. Meek was born in 1842 in AL. She died 23 Jan 1859. Disclaimer: This genealogy was prepared by the author using undocumented and/or unverified sources. Some facts presented here MAY NOT be correct. Never accept as factual any information you find in a library, the Internet or from other genealogist unless it is supported by documentation. Documentation DOES NOT include the undocumented genealogies of other people including those on this web site. 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Help Now > FREE Catholic Classes Titular see of Bithynia Prima, founded by King Zipoetes. About 264 B.C. his son Nicodemes I dedicated the city anew, gave it his name, made it his capital, and adorned it with magnificent monuments. At his court the vanquished Hannibal sought refuge. When Bithynia became a Roman province Nicomedia remained its capital. Pliny the Younger mentions, in his letters to Trajan, several public edifices of the city — a senate house, an aqueduct which he had built, a forum, the temple of Cybele, etc. He also proposed to join the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmora by a canal which should follow the river Sangarius and empty the waters of the Lake of Sabandja into the Gulf of Astacus. A fire then almost destroyed the town. From Nicomedia perhaps, he wrote to Trajan his famous letter concerning the Christians. Under Marcus Aurelius, Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, addressed a letter to his community warning them against the Marcionites ( Eusebius, "Hist. Eccl.", IV, xxiii). Bishop Evander, who opposed the sect of the Ophites (P.L., LIII, 592), seems to have lived at the same time. Nicomedia was the favorite residence of Diocletian, who built there a palace, a hippodrome, a mint, and an arsenal. In 303 the edict of the tenth persecution caused rivers of blood to flow through the empire, especially in Nicomedia, where the Bishop Anthimus and a great many Christians were martyred. The city was then half Christian, the palace itself being filled with them. In 303, in the vast plain east of Nicomedia, Diocletian renounced the empire in favour of Galerius. In 311 Lucian, a priest of Antioch, delivered a discourse in the presence of the judge before he was executed. Other martyrs of the city are numbered by hundreds. Nicomedia suffered greatly during the fourth century from an invasion of the Goths and from an earthquake (24 Aug., 354), which overthrew all the public and private monuments; fire completed the catastrophe. The city was rebuilt, on a smaller scale. In the reign of Justinian new public buildings were erected, which were destroyed in the following century by the Shah Chosroes. Pope Constantine I visited the city in 711. In 1073 John Comnenus was there proclaimed emperor and shortly afterwards was compelled to abdicate. In 1328 it was captured by the Sultan Orkhan, who restored its ramparts, parts of which are still preserved. Le Quien (Oriens Christ., I, 581-98) has drawn up a list of fifty metropolitans, which may easily be completed, for Nicomedia has never ceased to be a metropolitan see. Some Latin archbishops are also mentioned by Le Quien (III, 1017) and by Eubel (Hierarchia Catholica medii aevi, I, 381). As early as the eighth century the metropolitan See of Nicomedia had eight suffragan sees which disappeared by degrees. Among its bishops, apart from those already mentioned, were: the three Arians, Eusebius, Eudoxius, and Demophilus, who exchanged their see for that of Constantinople; St. Theophylactus, martyred by the Iconoclasts in the ninth century; George, a great preacher and a friend of Photius ; Philotheus Bryennios, the present titular, who discovered and published Didache ton apostolon . To-day Nicomedia is called Ismidt, the chief town of a sanjak directly dependent on Constantinople. It has about 25,000 inhabitants, who are very poor, for the German port of Haidar Pacha has completely ruined its commerce. Since 1891 the Augustinians of the Assumption have a mission and school, and the Oblates of the Assumption, a school and a dispensary. The Latin Catholics number about 250 in the region of the mission, seventy of them living in the city. The Armenian Catholic parish numbers 120. Copyright 2020 Catholic Online. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2020 Catholic Online. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
The Beginning: inFORM In 2015, Sean Follmer, human-computer interaction researcher and designer at MIT, introduced inForm: breakthrough technology developed alongside his team to create a “smart” tool able to adapt itself to the user needs. They called it, Shape-Shifting Technology. Built with linear actuations, inFORM is a tool that is able to render both physical content and user interface elements. Able to create 3D data graphs, respond to movement, or even create entire cities of interactive architecture models, it changes its 3D display as needed and promises to be a tool that revolutionises the way we work, and the way our homes work. Creating a visual tool like no other, inForm is able to interact with the physical world around it, recognising and responding to movement. This allows for remote distance collaborations, as with inFORM, users can simply reach out and touch objects in front of them, and the device will mimic the movement on the other party’s interface. The benefits in the current international market are obvious. The inFORM team went further. Explaining how their ambition to create mainstream responsive furniture, and take the meaning of “smart” homes to a whole new level, they introduced their responsive table. Using the same technology used in their work interface, the team was able to create a table that is able to respond to the environment around it and mould itself to what you need. Follmer demonstrated the uses this could bring to your home by showing how the table is able to shape itself around different objects. It can change its shape to better accommodate your laptop, thus creating an instant work environment. It can also recognise objects placed on it by their shape, identifying them by importance, such as your keys, and then able to raise them above other objects to stop you from forgetting them. The Present: Shape-Shifting Micro-Robot Now, shape-shifting technology has made its debut in synthetic biology. But this time, as the first ever shape-shifting robot- made from DNA and protein. Yes. You read it right. It was developed by a research team at Tohoku University and the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. The robot, which is able to perform important living functions, is believed to be the first step into creating a bio-inspired robot designed on a molecular basis. Image Source: Science Daily In the past, chemistry and synthetic biology fields have been able to integrate bio-modules into their work. However, what makes this robot unique is that the researchers were able to push the boundaries of bio-robotics further, by integrating molecular machines into artificial cell membranes, effectively creating a molecular robot. The robot’s body is able to change shape through its integrated actuator, responsible for putting mechanical devices into motion. Thanks to the molecular clutch, and the fact that it is made from protein and DNA, the robot is able to start and stop its shape-shifting behaviour by responding to specific DNA signals. Though the molecular robot is currently extremely small in size, a millionth of a millimetre, it is a major advancement towards the world of robotics engineering, as: it is the first molecular robot able to function in environments like the human body. The Future: The Potential in Medicine Much advancement has already been made over the recent years in shape-shifting technology. Scientists have progressed from working with material which needed external triggers to tell it to transform, to material which can be encoded to follow a sequence of shape shifting transformations without stimuli. Like this, they have been able to create things like synthetic flowers that bloom at pre-determined times. These developments have major implications for medical and scientific fields. Through the creation of a micro-robot that is able to shape-shift and live in the human body, the development of the field of implants and prosthetics promises to benefit greatly. Technologies like these continue to evolve and revolutionise industries. And medicine is the field that will be most promisingly impacted by shape-shifting technology and materials. Research into adaptation of the pre-programmed shape-shifting technology into medical applications has already begun. Scientists are working on developing implants that can deliver medicine from within the human body, or react to conditions in a predetermined manner without necessary stimuli beyond the pre-programmed. The development of shape-shifting robot by Japanese researchers seems to be the catalyst to a new age of medicine, where humans will be able to seamlessly join technology and medicine to unknown limits.
Buy Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been? essay paper online “Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?” was written by Joyce Carol Oates and she dedicated it to artist Bob Dylan. The story is about Connie, a fifteen-year-old girl who is described as a vain, stubborn, rebellious, and careless individual. The tragic story begins when Connie starts going out with Eddie. One night, while Connie and Eddie were out, she sees a man in a parking lot who tells her “Gonna get you, baby.” When Connie is left alone by her parents in the house, she sees a man outside and remembers him as the man she met in the parking lot. The man introduces himself as Arnold Friend and he asks Connie to go ride in the car and go with him. Connie refuses because the man is acting weird and tells her of details about her parents that mean he has been spying on her and her family. Arnold continues to persuade her with threats but Connie still refuses and tells him that she will call the police. Arnold follows her in the house and there, he stabs Connie repeatedly. Oates wrote a vague ending but it is certain that the story finishes with Connie dead. The tragic story brings about questions about the values and lessons embedded in Oates’ work. The objective in writing this analysis is to determine the factors or elements that contribute and led to Connie’s demise. Connie’s tragic end was caused by her inability to discern right from wrong, carelessness, stubbornness to get what she wants, and rebellious streak. Symbolism in the StoryWant an expert to write a paper for you Talk to an operator now “Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?” is a cautionary story that illustrates the probable outcomes of carelessness, stubbornness, and rebelliousness, especially to young teenagers who refuse to listen to their parents. Another trait that led to Connie’s tragic end is her vanity and insistence of attracting other boys’ attention by trying to look and act mature. In the beginning of the story, Connie’s mother criticized her for being vain, “Stop gawking at yourself” (Oates, 1). Connie also tries to look mature by dressing up inappropriately and acting flirty around boys. She constantly lies to her mother and sister and never told them about what she has been up to. Ultimately, her stubbornness and rebelliousness against her family led to trouble when they were supposed to attend a barbecue at her aunt’s place but she said no. Instead, Connie chose to stay at home. She preferred to be alone and think about the boy she spent the night with, “her mind slipped over onto thoughts of the boy she had been with the night before and how nice he had been” (Oates, 2) instead of spending the Sunday with her family. However, Connie’s behavior is not entirely her fault. In the story, Oates hints errors on how Connie’s parents treat her. While Connie’s mother is harsh, her father seems detached and uncaring. Connie’s father “was away at work most of the time and when he came home… He didn’t bother talking much to them” (Oates, 1). Connie’s mother always criticizes her, “Who are you? You think you’re so pretty?” (Oates, 1) and compares her to June (Connie’s older sister), which may just be the reason why she feels insecure about herself and also feels the need to look mature. Moreover, the lack of attention from her father may be the reason why Connie feels that she has to attract the attention of boys. The ways her parents treat Connie symbolize the detrimental outcomes of bad or detached parenting to children. Moreover, this part of the story underscores the idea that the traits or characteristics of children are reflections of how they were raised by their parents. Nevertheless, Connie’s thoughts while she is danger show that no matter how she hated her parents, they are the ones she thinks of at a time of need, “She cried out, she cried for her mother, she felt her breath start jerking back and forth in her lungs as if it were something Arnold Friend was stabbing her with again and again with no tenderness” (Oates, 5). Connie’s vanity and desire to look and act mature and attractive may also be the reason why Arnold was attracted to her in the first place. Arnold told her that the first time he saw her in the parking lot, “Seen you that night and thought, that’s the one, yes sir” (Oates, 5), which proves that carelessness attracts danger. During Connie’s confrontation with Arnold, she notices that his car is a convert jalopy painted with gold. The car that Arnold owns reflects the idea that people who we are not supposed to trust may present themselves as dazzling or attractive people. Arnold who owns a shiny car represents the type of people who charm and entice other people – wolves who hide in sheepskin – and they are the ones who take advantage of naïve, careless, and stubborn individuals. In the story, Oates argues three important points: (a) that carelessness, stubbornness, and rebelliousness court danger, especially to young and naïve teenagers, (b) that bad parenting affects the traits and characteristics of teenagers and (c) that dishonest and devious people are usually the ones who appear to be honest or worth trusting. I agree with the three points that Oates embedded in the short story. Nowadays, it is important for parents to pay attention to their children and open lines of communication, with special focus on making sure that their children feel like they could be trusted with whatever teenagers want to say. On the other hand, teenagers must also make a conscious effort to listen to their parents. I was a teenager once and I understand that sometimes, parents seem to be the first ones to criticize and attack their children. However, teenagers must keep in mind that their parents know what is best for them. Lastly, everyone, not only teenagers, must be wary of people who pretend to be someone they are not, especially the ones who exert too much effort to be trusted because they usually are the distrustful ones who are capable of committing deviant acts. Most popular orders What Our Customers Say Check our customer feedback to ensure that we offer top-notch papers
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 So, HFCS is a sweetener. The main component of HFCS is fructose which is a naturally occurring sugar, typically in something like corn. However, nothing in nature comes with high fructose corn syrup. That means that it needs to be made in a laboratory somewhere. And, we all should know that if something needs to be made in a lab, it's generally not good for you. The problem with the process of making HFCS is that you need to use different chemicals to extract the fructose from the corn and concentrate it to become high fructose corn syrup. One of those chemicals that is used is (wait for it) Mercury! Yep, the toxic metal that is liquid at room temperature and is being taken out of vaccines because it's so toxic. There was a study recently published in the Environmental Health Journal in 2009 showing that mercury is found to be more than elevated (in some cases more than 10 times greater than a serving of some fish) in some batches of HFCS, even "organic" HFCS. But it's not all that bad since HFCS comes from corn and corn is all natural like the commercials say. Right? Typically, the corn that is mass produced for uses like HFCS or corn starch or other corn products comes from a Genetically Modified version of corn. In these cases, the corn has typically had its DNA changed to incorporate pesticides and other toxic chemicals. That means that it doesn't matter how much you wash it, the toxic chemicals won't come off, the chemicals are in their genes. There's a very eye-opening documentary about that the genetic modification of food, specifically corn, titled "The Future of Food", which goes into much more depth than I can (it can currently be seen for free on Hulu.com here http://www.hulu.com/watch/67878/the-future-of-food). Just some things to keep in mind next time you go to the grocery store. And just so you know, HFCS is a lot more prevalent than you might think, so read your labels. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 It's what our bodies are made up of, besides a little carbon and nitrogen here and there. It may be hard to imagine that more than 70% of our bodies are H2O since we aren't just rippling and floating our way through life, but water is needed in more functions than you might think. It's what our skin needs to stay pliable and taught. It's what our cells need to stay inflated and functional. It's what our lungs and air passages need to stay open and mucousy. There are plenty of other functions to list, but the list would get way too long for entertainment purposes. So, since we have so much water in us, we probably don't need to add anymore right? Wrong. We lose a lot of our water through everyday activities from breathing to sweating to using the restroom to evaporation. I recently read a medical article stating that the amount of water that we "need" is far less than what we thought. I believe that they suggested that we only need 8 ounces of water per day to survive. But we're not just here to survive are we? We are here to thrive. And in order to thrive and allow your cells and skin and lungs and all other parts of your body to function at their highest capacity, you need way more water than only 8 ounces per day. So, in order to keep pace with all of the water that we lose during the day, you should be drinking at least 64 ounces per day (that's about 8 glasses of water). And that's just water, not any of that other stuff. But pop and juice and beer and milk are mostly water right? They are. But they also have plenty of other fillers in them. Most other drinks have sweeteners in them whether they are synthetic like high fructose corn syrup (that's a whole other topic) to the lactose found in milk. The problem is, most of that other stuff found in "tasty" drinks, including sweeteners, can have the opposite effect of water. Caffeine, alcohol, and sugar can make you dump water. Plus, you are still adding all of that unnecessary stuff to you body. So, just stick to the water to get your 64 ounces. The best way to make sure you get enough water during the day is to keep water right in front of you. That way you will be reminded every time you see your glass or Nalgene or stainless steel bottle. In fact, you probably got a little thirsty just reading this. So if you haven't already, get a reusable water bottle and bring it with you to work, school, outings, wherever. Just make sure you try to get that 64 ounces. Your body deserves it. Monday, July 12, 2010 I know that as a kid, I was all over the place running around, falling, and getting bumps and bruises. (In fact, it's been said that you fall more times in the first 4 years of your life than you do the rest of your life!) Yeah, it may have hurt a little bit for a short time as a kid and maybe gave some outward appearance of minor bodily damage. But that doesn't tell the whole story. Anytime someone falls, bumps into something, gets hit, or anything like that, there's the potential for minor damage to the spine. And over time, that minor spinal damage can add up and lead to things like chronic low back pain, headaches, weakness, asthma, indigestion, and a whole lot of other problems in the future. The falls and bumps and bruises aren't usually even the most traumatic thing to happen to a kid. Actually, one of the most traumatic events that anyone could go through in their entire life is the birthing process, especially if it was a non-natural process or if the doctors needed to yank and pull on you on the way out. Think about it. How often do you have someone pulling and twisting on your head with multiple pounds of force? Not very often. But most people had this done to them when they weren't even 1 minute old! Now I don't know about you, but based on that, I think that a good deal of damage can be done to an infant's spine in the birthing process. Those are some of the main reasons why we have a Kids Day. It's important to get those stresses out of the spine especially during the growing periods. That way, we can help prevent some more serious issues down the road and hopefully add some quality to those little lives. My wife and I just recently had our first child, and one of the first things I did was check his spine because I know how important it is for a child's development to have everything in working order. So if you thought chiropractic was only for treatment following a car accident or to get rid of that chronic low back pain or crick in the neck, hopefully this was able to show why all people should at least get their spines checked, especially kids. Friday, July 9, 2010 Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have all learned to appreciate when the sun is out. And now that summer is fully upon, that means that we will be getting more and more sunshine. But don't let all of those sunscreen lotion commercials fool you, a little bit of unprotected sunlight for our skin is just what our bodies need. That's right, it's OK to get some sun without putting on sunscreen. But just like everything else, in moderation. Of course you don't want to lie out in the sun for 6 hours without any protection! You may be wondering, doesn't the sunlight still hit your skin even when wearing sunscreen? It does, but sunscreen blocks the UVA and UVB rays that the sun emits, which is a good thing when you're out in the sun for multiple hours. But those UVA and UVB rays are what our bodies use to synthesize Vitamin D. And Vitamin D is essential for hundreds of different vital processes in our bodies every single second of the day from skin health to energy levels and many more. Therefore, it's not just OK to get some unblocked sun, it's crucial! So, how much unprotected sun is enough without getting too much? One rule of thumb is to get at least 15 minutes of unblocked sun on your completely bare legs, arms, and head. Now, I know that my skin can handle a little bit more sun than that, so I usually go at least a half an hour before putting on some sunscreen. It's your judgment call based on your history. Some people burn really fast, others don't seem to burn at all. Just remember, it's all about using common sense and don't forget, a little bit of unprotected sunshine goes a long way toward your overall health and wellness.
Infections during infancy – rather than antibiotic use, as previously suspected – were associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity in a Kaiser Permanente study of more than 260,000 infants over 16 years. The findings were published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. "In previous studies, antibiotics used to treat infant infections have been associated with weight gain. However, we separated the two factors and found that antibiotics do not, themselves, appear to be associated with childhood obesity," said De-Kun Li, MD, PhD, principal investigator of the study and a reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California. "Our study is one of the largest analyses of the interplay among infections, antibiotic use and childhood obesity, and adds important evidence to a small but growing body of research on how the microbiome, or gut bacteria, may be affecting children's development." In the United States, more than one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research has shown that energy imbalance (calories consumed versus energy expenditures) cannot account for the entire increase in obesity in childhood. Scientists are exploring numerous factors that may play a role in growth and development during early childhood, including chemicals in the environment, maternal gestational diabetes, and the metabolic programming of body weight during early childhood. Both infections and antibiotic use have been shown to influence the composition of intestinal microorganisms; the intestinal microbiome can affect metabolic processes and the immune system, which can in turn affect metabolic processes, growth patterns and weight development. In this study, researchers reviewed 260,556 births that occurred between January 1, 1997, and March 31, 2013, at Kaiser Permanente facilities in Northern California. Kaiser Permanente's comprehensive electronic medical record, Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect®, allowed researchers to obtain data on infections and antibiotic use in infancy, and to capture heights and weights measured in these children for up to 18 years. All infant infections were included, with respiratory and ear infections accounting for the majority. The electronic medical record provided additional information that allowed Dr. Li's team to control for potential confounding factors, such as maternal smoking during pregnancy, pre-pregnancy body mass index, race/ethnicity and breastfeeding. Children diagnosed with an infection during their first year of life who had no antibiotic use were about 25 percent more likely to become obese (defined as in the 95th percentile for body mass index of all children studied) compared to those without infections. There was a dose-response relationship, meaning that higher numbers of untreated infections were associated with a larger increased risk of obesity. In contrast, there was no increased risk of obesity associated with antibiotic use during the first year when compared to infants with untreated infections. The type of antibiotics used (broad or narrow spectrum) did not influence the outcomes. Researchers recommend focusing efforts on reducing infections in infancy while being careful in prescribing antibiotics. In addition to Dr. Li, co-authors of the study were Hong Chen, MPH, Jeannette Ferber, MPH, and Roxanne Odouli, MSPH, all of the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research. The study was funded by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Effectiveness & Safety Research. Through investments in infrastructure and specific projects, the center takes advantage of Kaiser Permanente's talented research teams, rich data assets, and integrated delivery system to contribute to the knowledge base in comparative effectiveness and safety.
SPECIES: Artemisia abrotanum Howard, Janet L. 1998. Artemisia abrotanum. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available: http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/ . No special status Southernwood has a long history of cultivation in the Old World and its region of origin is uncertain. It is thought to be native to the Mediterranean [4,13]. It is an introduced species of minor importance in the United States and southern Canada. It has escaped from cultivation in the Northeast and occurs there sparingly. It is adventive in the Great Plains and the Intermountain region [8,9,13,23]. FRES36 Mountain grasslands FRES38 Plains grasslands CT IL KS MA MN ME UT VT NS Southernwood rarely persists after cultivation and is not an important member of plant communities in the United States . Southernwood has been used for rehabilitation of rangelands and mine spoils in the Intermountain region. It withstands drought and prolonged freezing temperatures and is recommended for soil stabilization and as a nurse plant Southernwood is established by outplanting of stem cuttings. In the Intermountain region, survivorship of transplants in the first few years after outplanting has been good to excellent Southernwood probably will not persist on reclamation sites due to poor reproduction Southernwood is an introduced shrub or perennial forb from 1.6 to 6.6 feet (0.5-2.0 m) tall. It is woody at the base and much branched in form [8,9]. The inflorescence is an open panicle with multiple flowerheads. The fruit is a cypsela bearing a tiny seed . Southernwood occurs on disturbed sites such as roadsides and open fields [8,9,14]. It grows in moderately acid to moderately alkaline soils and tolerates elevations above 10,000 feet (3,050 m) [13,15]. Southernwood flowers in late August or September in the Great Plains, the Midwest and the Northeast [8,9,14]. Seeds usually do not reach maturity. Plants in the Intermountain region rarely flower . Response of southernwood to fire has not been documented in the literature. Since southernwood sprouts from the root crown after top-kill by agents other than fire, it probably sprouts from the root crown after fire has removed topgrowth. Southernwood twigs are killed by freezing temperatures when twigs are not insulated by snow. In spring, southernwood sprouts from the root crown after winter dieback. Southernwood also sprouts from the root crown after heavy browsing. Plummer reported that southernwood is more vigorous when topgrowth is removed regularly. Southernwood regeneration by seed after fire is probably insignificant. tall shrub, adventitious bud/root crown Southernwood is probably top-killed by fire. Southernwood probably sprouts from the root crown after top-kill by fire. 1. Austin, D. D.; Hash, A. B. 1988. Minimizing browsing damage by deer: Landscape planning for wildlife. Utah Science. Fall: 66-70. 2. Bergendorff, Ola; Sterner, Olov. 1995. Spasmolytic flavonols from Artemisia abrotanum. Planta Medica. 61(4): 370-371. 3. Bernard, Stephen R.; Brown, Kenneth F. 1977. Distribution of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians by BLM physiographic regions and A.W. Kuchler's associations for the eleven western states. Tech. Note 301. Denver, CO: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. 169 p. 4. Davis, P. H., ed. 1975. Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands. Edinburgh, Great Britian: Edinburgh University Press. 890 p. 5. Everett, Richard L.; Meeuwig, Richard O.; Butterfield, Richard I. 1980. Revegetation of untreated acid spoils Leviathan mine, Alpine County, California. California Geology. 32(1): 8-10. 6. Eyre, F. H., ed. 1980. Forest cover types of the United States and Canada. Washington, DC: Society of American Foresters. 148 p. 7. Garrison, George A.; Bjugstad, Ardell J.; Duncan, Don A.; [and others]. 1977. Vegetation and environmental features of forest and range ecosystems. Agric. Handb. 475. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 68 p. 8. Gleason, Henry A.; Cronquist, Arthur. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. 2nd ed. New York: New York Botanical Garden. 910 p. 9. Great Plains Flora Association. 1986. Flora of the Great Plains. Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas. 1392 p. 10. Kartesz, John T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. Volume I--checklist. 2nd ed. Portland, OR: Timber Press. 622 p. 11. Kuchler, A. W. 1964. United States [Potential natural vegetation of the conterminous United States]. Special Publication No. 36. New York: American Geographical Society. 1:3,168,000; colored. 12. McArthur, E. Durant; Giunta, Bruce C.; Plummer, A. Perry. 1977. Shrubs for restoration of depleted range and disturbed areas. Utah Science. 35: 28-33. 13. McArthur, E. Durant; Stevens, Richard. 1986. Composite shrubs. Unpublished manuscript on file at: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Labortory, Missoula, MT. 155 p. 14. Mohlenbrock, Robert H. 1986. (Revised edition). Guide to the vascular flora of Illinois. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press. 507 p. 15. Plummer, A. Perry. 1974. Oldman wormwood to stabilize disturbed areas. Utah Science. 1974 March: 26-27. 16. Plummer, A. Perry. 1977. Revegetation of disturbed Intermountain area sites. In: Thames, J. C., ed. Reclamation and use of disturbed lands of the Southwest. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press: 302-337. 17. Plummer, A. Perry; Christensen, Donald R.; Monsen, Stephen B. 1968. Restoring big-game range in Utah. Publ. No. 68-3. Ephraim, UT: Utah Division of Fish and Game. 183 p. 18. Raunkiaer, C. 1934. The life forms of plants and statistical plant geography. Oxford: Clarendon Press. 632 p. 19. Shiflet, Thomas N., ed. 1994. Rangeland cover types of the United States. Denver, CO: Society for Range Management. 152 p. 20. Stark, N. 1966. Review of highway planting information appropriate to Nevada. Bull. No. B-7. Reno, NV: University of Nevada, College of Agriculture, Desert Research Institute. 209 p. In cooperation with: Nevada State Highway Department. 21. Stickney, Peter F. 1989. Seral origin of species originating in northern Rocky Mountain forests. Unpublished draft on file at: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory, Missoula, MT; RWU 4403 files. 10 p. 22. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1994. Plants of the U.S.--alphabetical listing. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 954 p. 23. Welsh, Stanley L.; Atwood, N. 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This is general advice about the type of computers students should consider to support their studies in computer science. Included is advice on: laptops, OS, and GitHub. This is often a common question from students new to the program and making the correct laptop choice can allow for a higher level of productivity. However, often the best choice depends on the individual. But here are some things to think about: The majority of the work done in the Department of Computer Science is done using open source tools. This means Linux, but you can do Ok with a OSX, Chromebook, or Windows machine. It is just incrementally more hassle. GitHub is an archival resource that is currently very popular. The resource provides versioning options for your software and tools for examining the state of your repository. The are also other features, like the ability to host webpages. There are two important points to remember about using GitHub, first is do not make any of your assignments public during a course semester and second be sure to ask your professor if you can use GitHub during a course. On the first point, if you make your programs public, then you are allowing others in a course the ability to plagiarize your work and you could be considered complicit in their misdeeds. On the second point, instructors often have reasons for why they ask students to do what they wish, do not do something that makes your life easier assuming that this will be allowed. Always ask the instructor teaching a course what are their desires in regards to GitHub. If and when you do use GitHub, be sure to get a full account, allowing you to make your repositories private if you wish. This is free to students (see GitHub on availability,) otherwise you are advised to pay the small monthly fee.
Oklahoma City is located in the epicenter of Tornado Alley. Tornados can happen here at any time, and there are yearly averages of 5 severe tornados touching down. We would love to share some other Oklahoma City tornado facts with you. Please see below. - The F5 tornado that struck the Oklahoma City area on May 20, 2013 resulted in 24 fatalities, 350 injuries and caused $2 billion worth of damage. - 13 violent tornados (11 F4 and 2 F5) have struck the immediate Oklahoma City area. The most recent was on May 20, 2013 (mentioned above). - There is a tie for the record amount of tornados to strike in a single day (5). The first was on June 8, 1974 and the second was on May 31, 2013. - The Oklahoma City area has been struck 21 times by two or more tornados on the same day. - Of the 6 November tornados on record, two struck on Nov. 10, three on Nov. 19 and the sixth on Nov. 20. - Since 1950, the longest period without a tornado in the immediate Oklahoma City area is 5 years, 8 months (Oct. 8 1992, through June 12, 1998. The area then was struck by 11 tornados in the following 11 months (June 13, 1998, to May 3, 1999). Don’t wait any longer to keep your family safe! Contact us today for more information about our reliable storm shelters.
Students and professors at University of North Carolina Wilmington have a small contraption that they believe can simultaneously solve environmental and economic issues by turning plastic, a pollutant, into oil, a commodity. Now, those involved with the project are working to convince local business leaders and government officials to implement the concept. The piece of equipment is called a tabletop depolymerizer, and UNCW is the first university to receive one, said Scott Davis, Plastic Ocean Project business development intern. The college partnered on the research with national nonprofit Plastic Ocean Project and PK Clean, the makers of the technology. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports, “In the United States, plastics are not made from crude oil. They are manufactured from hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) and natural gas. HGL are byproducts of petroleum refining and natural gas processing. These liquids are used as feedstocks by petrochemical manufacturers to make plastic and are used as fuels in the manufacturing process.” Plastic Ocean Project executive director Bonnie Monteleone was the driving force behind UNCW acquiring the technology, Davis added. Monteleone, who also works in the chemistry department at UNCW, has completed countless expeditions to gather data and marine plastic. The equipment’s location at UNCW means not only can Monteleone use it, but grad students and members of the college’s chapter of Plastic Ocean Project can too. Currently, Davis said, they are working to figure out what type of plastic creates what type of oil — and, subsequently, how each type of oil can be used. They’ve been able to form oil out of all types of plastic except PVC. The technology hasn’t caught on yet because earlier versions made by other companies yielded a toxic byproduct, Davis said, and there hasn’t previously been data to prove a return on investment. He hopes municipalities will take interest in PK Clean’s large-scale unit, which can process 10 tons of mixed recycling daily. Local industries showing interest in the technology are asphalt and petrochemical, he said. Davis and Monteleone are also spreading the word around campus, holding informational events April 4, and April 5 they presented the equipment and research to a few of the New Hanover County Commissioners. Plastic Ocean Project’s main mission is keeping plastic out of the ocean, which PK Clean’s new technology would do. Plastic Ocean Project estimates there are 600 million pounds of plastic in the ocean, where it can be consumed by marine life. PK Clean’s technology would also keep plastic out of landfills. Three hundred million tons of plastics are produced globally each year, brochures distributed during the April 4 meeting stated, yet only about 10 percent is recycled. Davis said there’s just not enough motivation to recycle. One problem for consumers is convenience — there aren’t always nearby recycling bins and some municipalities, like Davis’ Wrightsville Beach community, don’t offer curbside recycling. For municipalities, the issue is economic. “Right now, New Hanover County is losing about $40 per ton of plastic that they collect out of the recycling stream because as oil prices drop, plastic waste loses value,” Davis said. PK Clean’s data shows the large-scale unit, with the ability to process 10 tons daily, will pay for itself in less than three years. Davis believes if people and municipalities know their recycling efforts go directly toward creating a valuable commodity like oil, they will be more likely to recycle. “Once people know that it’s actually going to serve a purpose, create more revenue for municipalities, then you’re much more inclined to throw it in the recycling bin,” he said. Davis, Monteleone and representatives from PK Clean are working to get others to buy into the concept by appealing to people’s minds and pocketbooks but also to their hearts, by encouraging them to be part of solving what Davis calls the “completely avoidable problem” of plastic pollution. “Hope, that’s my biggest selling point,” he said.
< Browse to Previous Essay \| Browse to Next Essay > Asian elephant Chai gives birth to 235-pound baby girl at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo on November 3, 2000. HistoryLink.org Essay 2784 : Printer-Friendly Format On November 3, 2000, at 4:48 a.m., a 235-pound girl was born to Chai, an Asian elephant, at Woodland Park Zoo, after a typical 22-month elephant pregnancy. The birth was historic and not only for the new mother. Asian elephants are an endangered species, with from 35,000 to 50,000 left in the wild, and about 300 in captivity in North American zoos. The baby is healthy and on her first day goes from wobbling to running. She is clueless how to stop and runs into her mother's leg. In March 2001, the baby will be named Hansa (pronounced Hun-suh), which means Supreme Happiness in Thai. The name was submitted to a public competition by 6-year-old Madison Gordon, of Redmond. Note: On June 8, 2007, 6-year-old Hansa will be found dead in her stall. Zookeepers Help Chai Learn to Mother Female Asian elephants live in groups known as matriarchies. As with other higher mammals, maternal behavior is learned. In captivity Chai has not had an opportunity to observe mothering, but she is bonding with her calf very nicely. The baby cannot reach her mother's milk (elephants have only two human-like breasts between their front legs). In the wild the mother elephant knows to kneel down, plus in the wild the Aunty elephants babysit and provide other assistance. The zookeepers built a little platform for this baby to climb up on so the calf could reach her mother's milk and this worked very well. Chai, an elephant from Thailand, was 21 years old at the time of the birth. She arrived in Seattle at age one and grew up at Woodland Park Zoo. She lives within the third ranking of the dominance hierarchy of the zoo's four elephants. The other elephants were permitted to witness the birth and they can see the new baby but they were kept separate. The zoo's four elephants in order of dominance are: - Watoto, 30, an African elephant, wildborn, who was probably an orphan. She was born in Kenya during a time of extensive poaching. Watoto is quite interested in the new baby and reaches out to touch it with her trunk. - Bamboo, 33, an Asian elephant who grew up in the Children's zoo area of Woodland Park Zoo. Bamboo reaches out to touch the baby but when the baby moves she startles back as if she has just encountered a snake. - Chai, 21, is described by her keeper, Pat Maluy, as a sweetheart. She is shy and gentle, not very curious, and relates to the other elephants more than to people. - Sri (pronounced See), 20, an Asian elephant who like Chai was a gift from Bangkok. Sri is of the same opinion as Bamboo. Breeding in Captivity: Difficult and Dicey For six years, attempts were made to artificially inseminate Chai. She was inseminated more than 50 times, but never got pregnant. Therefore it was decided to try to breed her with a bull elephant. The Woodland Park Zoo elephant exhibit is designed for female elephants and has no bull. It was decided to breed Chai to Onyx, a bull at Dickerson Park Zoo, in Missouri. Onyx aka "Big Mac" was born in the Assam Valley in northern India. He was once part of a three-elephant act known as the "Mitie-Mites." For Chai, the journey to Missouri would involve a long and extremely stressful trip. But, since she wasn't getting pregnant, and since elephants in captivity tend to lose the ability to get pregnant at about age 25, it was decided that it had to be done. A special elephant crate was brought to the zoo and the keepers trained her to get into the crate. Finally she got in for the big trip. The door was closed and the crate was forklifted onto a truck and Chai began her 2,100-mile trip to Missouri. It was 60 hours on the road. According to lead elephant keeper Pat Maluy: "We were concerned with her being on the freeway and the movement of the vehicle and not knowing where she was. We tried to plan for every contingency we could think of. We contacted over 15 different facilities with veterinary care that agreed to be on call during the course of the trip, should there be any problems. Chai was extremely tired and frightened and she wasn't eating. Certainly elephants can go weeks without food, but our main concern was that she wasn't interested in drinking water and that could be a big problem. We had to tempt her with a variety of water-based foods such as watermelon and things that she was interested in eating. "I couldn't explain to her that everything would be ok. That was somewhat hard for me to deal with. We were finally getting closer to our destination at Dickerson Park. The bull that we planned to breed Chai with at Dickerson Park was named Onyx, and we were curious as to how the initial introduction would go. We started getting really concerned towards the last part of the trip, around the 40th hour. She had been laying down a lot and we were concerned that she might somehow become wedged in the small confines of the crate. So I made the decision to go into the crate with her, just to hold her hand so to speak, and to make sure that she knew somebody was there with her. It seemed to help. In fact, she never did lie down again while I was riding with her." Chai spent 51 weeks socializing with Onyx and the other elephants. Elephants are clannish and slow to accept newcomers and the other females at Dickerson picked on her. She was unhappy and lost 1,000 pounds. But finally she got pregnant and could come home. The trip home was a breeze. She ate all the way. She knew she was coming home. Her keeper stayed in the cage with her and when he fell asleep she would sniff his face with her trunk. When she arrived the other elephants became extremely excited. Baby Takes First Steps and First Run Her calf was born 22 months later, exactly on schedule. After the new baby was born, the public was barred from visiting for the first two days to enable Chai to bond with her without disturbance. The public was admitted on the third day. A baby elephant is like a colt, and she stood, walked, and ran on the first day. Chai's legs had been chained so she wouldn't squash the baby, and they were unchained on November 6. According to lead elephant keeper, Pat Maluy, Chai and her calf were learning how to walk around each other. "Chai treads carefully and adjusts her body to accommodate her calf beneath her legs." In 2004, Hansa weighed 3,112 pounds. She continued to nurse and also ate hay, grain, vegetables, and fruit. On June 8, 2007, Hansa, who was 6 years old, was found dead in her stall. She had been "under the weather" since May 31. Zoo staff had noted colic-like symptoms, and a poor appetite. Tests had been inconclusive, but she was under observation and being given antibiotics. The zoo conducted a necropsy on the afternoon of her death, but results would not be known for several weeks. The elephant exhibit was closed for the day and there were many expressions of shock and sadness. Note: Hansa's sire Onyx died at the age of 38 in May 2002. Pat Maluy, "Chai," (www.zoo.org); Sherri Stripling, "First Elephant orn at Woodland Park Zoo, The Seattle Times, November 3, 2000, (http:/seattletimes.com); Sherri Stripling, "It's a Girl: Woodland Park's Asian Elephant Gives Birth," The Seattle Times, November 4, 2000, Ibid.; "Zoo's New Elephant Sees Outdoors for First Time," The Seattle Times, November 6, 2000, Ibid.; "And the Winner is ... Hansa: First-Grader Names Zoo's Baby Elephant," The Seattle Times, March 27, 2001 Ibid.; "Sire of Zoo's Baby Elephant Dies," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 25, 2002 (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com). Note: This essay was revised on March 27, 2001, and updated on May 25, 2002, and again on August 28, 2004. It was updated once again on June 8, 2007. Travel through time (chronological order): < Browse to Previous Essay Browse to Next Essay > Licensing: This essay is licensed under a Creative Commons license that encourages reproduction with attribution. Credit should be given to both HistoryLink.org and to the author, and sources must be included with any reproduction. Click the icon for more info. Please note that this Creative Commons license applies to text only, and not to images. For more information regarding individual photos or images, please contact the source noted in the image credit. 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Without question, the Arabian is the most distinctive and easily recognised horse on the planet. It is also a breed of antiquity, with records suggesting a origin of 5,000 years ago. With a high set tail carriage and a fine head shape unique to the breed, the Arabian is a picture of grace and deceptive delicacy. It is believed that every riding horse in the world can be traced back to one Arabian or another, with many bloodlines dating back centuries and spanning the globe – examples from America to continental Europe and the Middle East. How the Arabian came to be so well distributed is blamed upon war and trade, with the Arabian being added to the breeding program of other developing breeds to include its endurance, strength, willingness and refinement. Having evolved beneath the hot Arabian sun, one would be hard-pressed to find a hardier or more versatile equine, capable of achieving greater speeds, demonstrating greater stamina, or showing a more gentle and balanced disposition. For these reasons, the Bedouin people of the Arabian Desert favoured the breed and made certain to preserve and evolve its merits. The Arabian features heavily in ancient folklore and mythology, with one Bedouin legend describing how the horse formed from the scattered rain of a thundercloud, thereby acquiring the title ‘Drinker of the Wind.’
Harina Blanca para Tortillas Marca Masa Lista In Mexico and Central America, a tortilla is a type of thin, unleavened flat bread, made from finely ground maize, usually called "corn". In Mexico, there are three colors of maize dough for making tortillas: white maize, yellow maize and blue maize. In addition to its sharply different color, blue corn has several nutritional advantages. It contains 20% more protein and has a lower glycemic index than white corn. When used to make tortillas, blue corn produces a sweeter, nuttier taste than yellow or white corn. To make tortillas, tamales and sopes (These links will open in a new browser tab)
by Sandi Watson Have you ever seen a llama or alpaca up close? They are beautiful animals, with their big eyes, flirty eyelashes, long legs, and soft fleece. \|alpacas in Pacchanta, Peru April 2010\| For the Heifer project families who raise them, llamas and alpacas are also tremendously useful. After turning the fleece into yarn, families can create blankets, hats, ponchos, and other items. During our volunteers study tour in Peru, we learned that these beautiful weavings are also part of a rich cultural heritage. Special symbols such as condors, alpacas, mountains, and rivers honor Mother Earth. Sometimes white fibers are dyed, using inks made from local plants. Other times, the weavers use only the naturally occurring colors rich browns, pale taupes, creamy whites. All these hand-crafted pieces are an important source of income for the families. Llamas thrive at high altitudes, as we saw when we visited Pacchanta (over 13,000 feet above sea level). They are nimble and strong, able to carry loads to market. And because they are related to camels, they dont need much water. The next time you need a fun gift for a loved one, consider giving a llama in your beloveds name. The person you honor will be thrilled and youll make a tremendous difference in the lives of the people who receive your gift! This post originally appeared on the Heifer in Boston volunteer blog.
Arkansas has made great strides in reducing the number of hungry children in our state, and we've been recognized nationally for our efforts. Still, we have a long way to go to reach our goal of ending this crisis in the next three years. Summer is starting, and while many of us have fond memories of what that season meant to us as kids, it's actually a time of year that leaves thousands of Arkansas children more at risk for hunger and malnutrition. While summertime provides students a break from classes, it also means losing a reliable source of nutritious food. Thousands of kids count on eating breakfast and lunch at school every day. The Arkansas Summer Food Service Program helps bridge that gap for children who live in eligible areas. They can receive the same high-quality meals during the summer as they get during the school year. Even with this program available, too many children go without enough food. During the 2009-2010 school year, for example, as many as 200,000 children needlessly went hungry in the summer, even though feeding programs were available. Many Arkansas families still don't know that these neighborhood programs exist, and that is partly to blame for low participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Recent research also found that some children don't participate because their parents feel stigmatized about needing the help. Other families are unable to find transportation to a food site, and some parents worry about leaving their children somewhere unfamiliar. In the past few years, however, participation has improved. Last summer, Arkansas added 100 open summer-meal sites and increased the number of meals served by 16 percent. Still, more than one-in-four children in our State are uncertain about where they will get their next meal, and this is unacceptable. As we launch this year's Arkansas Summer Food Service Program, our goal is to connect an additional 13,000 kids to these free summer meals. Kids who participate get more than food. Many summer meals sites offer fun through learning and recreational activities, so that young children and teens can eat a healthy meal while staying active and spending time with friends. This is so important because a lack of nutrition and activity during the summer months can set students back and put them at a higher risk for poor performance once school begins again. Hunger often leaves children more prone to illness and other detrimental health issues, including obesity. Making sure that Arkansas's children are fed is an investment in the future of our State. We have to provide better access to nutritious food if we hope to create opportunities for success for all members of our future generations. If you or someone you know is interested in free summer meals, call 1-888-454-3427 or text "FoodAR" to 877-877. Information can also be found on the Arkansas Department of Human Services Web site. Together, we can reach our goal of ending childhood hunger in Arkansas, not just in the summer, but throughout the year.
Daniel Coates who works a our studio is a Sound Healer and has put together this interesting information about the power of sound. This is Part II Recording Studio: Entrainment In 1665 a Dutch scientist Christian Huygens, ‘discovered’ the principle of ‘entrainment’. This principle states that whenever two or more oscillators in the same field are pulsing at nearly the same rate, they tend to lock in and begin pulsing at exactly the same rate. The powerful rhythmic vibrations from one source will cause less powerful vibrations of another source to lock into the vibration of the first source. This can be demonstrated in a recording studio with two tuning forks. Put two tuning forks of the same note next to each other and strike one of them and the other tuning fork will vibrate as well. Systems theory states that; “the less diversity there is in a system the more energy it will conduct.” It takes less energy to pulse in cooperation that in opposition. The composer Paul Hindemith said “People who make music together in a recording studio cannot be enemies, at least while the music lasts!” Nature seeks the most efficient state. We see the law of entrainment in action when birds fly together in migration; they will flap their wings together and glide at the same time to save energy. Women who work or live together will often find that their menstrual cycles will synchronize. Itzhak Bentov illustrates this phenomenon in his book ‘Stalking the Wild Pendulum’. If you place a number of grandfather clocks on a wall with pendulums all swinging at different rates within a few hours all the pendulums will be swinging at the same speed! The principle of entrainment can be experienced when one sings in a choir. If you are singing next to someone in a recording studio with a strong voice it is easy to sing your part. If the person with the strong voice is singing a different part to you it becomes much harder to hold your part in the recording studio If you sing a strong clear harmonious sound to a person who is sick or out of balance their body will lock into your powerful healing sound. The principles of resonance and entrainment are both at work in a sound healing treatment. Recent scientific research has identified specific sound frequencies, which relate to different parts of the body. Therapeutic application of the appropriate sound frequencies can help disorders in those parts of the body. If a part of our body is out of balance we can retune it like tuning a piano. in a recording studio If a piano is out of tune, do we drug the offending key or rip out the offending piano wire? This is precisely what we do to the human body. Rudolph Steiner said: – There will come a time when a diseased condition will not be described as it is today by physicians and psychologists, but it will be spoken of in musical terms, as one would speak of a piano that was out of tune. Recording Studio: Intention Jonathan Goldman in his book ‘Healing Sounds – The Power of Harmonics’ says: – “When we have learned techniques for harmonic toning, the human voice is able to create nearly every frequency, at least within the bandwidth of audible frequency”. Jonathan offers the simple formula: – “Frequency plus Intention equals Healing”. If we can find the right sound frequency coupled with the right intention then healing will occur. Intention is another important principle underlying the way sound healing works. If we sing a pure sound to another person with a pure intention then healing will occur. Every action we perform has a conscious or unconscious intention behind it. We can see the principle of intention at work when a mother sings her baby to sleep. In a Sound Healing treatment, the sound carries our intention to the person receiving treatment.
Last week the Iraqi government launched a new version of its official history. As students return to school from the Ramadan holiday they found new history books waiting for them that include the major changes the nation has experienced in recent years and open up topics that were once censored. This power to write history is sacred. As Oscar Wilde said, "Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it." This power comes from the fact that the narratives we live in have a powerful, hidden hand in determining how we interpret our environment. This fact, long noted by Hindu and Buddhist traditions, is supported by an ever-growing body of scientific knowledge. Innovators who significantly impact the world seem able to recognize when we are living a story with a dead ending. Then they abandon the current tale to enter a new one that empowers people to act when no one else will. I’ve been researching narratives relating to business, and I’ve found three lessons that can help us better leverage the full power of storytelling. 1. Choose a new starting point Like turning the rudder of a ship, you can change the future people anticipate by retelling the past. One key is to strategically pick the right starting point. Let’s consider Hewlett-Packard as an example of this principle. Since 2006, HP has engineered a remarkable turnaround under the leadership of CEO Mark Hurd. But I believe the groundwork for this 180-degree change was laid years prior under his predecessor Carly Fiorina. Core to her strategy was the idea of "resetting" the HP story by reaching back to HP’s original roots. The company’s internal and external messaging brought to life the story of the company’s founders, Hewlett and Packard, working in their garage, building their first products. In fact the HP "garage" was elevated into an icon that roots the company in a common starting point and grounds them in a history of invention. 2. Show the system is stuck People are willing to change only when they grow discontented with where things are. In 2007, Michael Dell took back the reins of his company. Dell, the company that had revolutionized the computer industry by introducing a direct-to-consumer model, was in serious trouble as competitors began copying that model. With its stock sinking, the company turned to its founder for help. In trying to craft a turnaround, Michael Dell has played on the story, as all narrative experts do. He repeatedly says that "this is a defining moment in our history and in our relationships with customers." The first part of his message is a wake-up call: the future that Dell employees and partners are imagining is not the right one because the old direct model is no longer unique. He then paints a future of promise: "We know our competitors drive complexity and needless cost into consumers’ environments. We intend to break this cycle." In other words, he is arguing that the competition is stuck and this presents an opportunity for his company. Embedding a new story requires far greater effort than you might think. Communicating your version of the past and future—your vision—demands repeatedly delivering it to your audience using creative methods to remind them and keep them convinced. I’ve worked with several companies to embed new stories that alter behaviors and thereby build a competitive advantage. It usually requires carefully picking the stories that illustrate the turning points you want people to remember, then telling them over and over in meetings, by email, through visual displays, in continuing education classes and through textbooks, like the Iraqi government. But the effort is worth it. Every leadership book underscores the importance of maintaining a long-term vision in the minds of your people. This vision is a product of the past, of the story people tell themselves about what has happened and therefore what to expect in the future. For your innovations to succeed you must revise, edit, and rewrite prevailing stories. Ask yourself the questions below to see how you can rediscover your past and write a new success story. 1. Where did this idea come from? 2. How did the company find its current direction? 3. Is our mission clearly stated? 4. How can I remind my employees that they are working toward something bigger than themselves? 5. How can I use my company’s stories to engage and inspire my staff and my customers?
*** To support my company's move to bring awareness on wild life endangered species and what we can do to help, I am posting this article courtesy from my company's bulletin. Let’s play our part... to know our world a little better, to contribute a little more, to secure a better tomorrow. I would like to share news on the animals that we, humans, are threatening to extinction. Understand them and what threatens them and we could all make a change before its too late.... not only for them... but for us as well. Scientific Name : Megaptera Novaeangliae Habitat : Oceanic Did You Know?... Each whale has its own unique pattern on the underside of its tail flukes, which can be used like "fingerprints" to identify individual whales. Humpbacks produce a wide array of sounds but how it create these sounds is still unknown as they do not have functional vocal cords. Humpbacks are among the most endangered whales as fewer than 10% of their original population remains. Humpbacks are found in all oceans to the edges of polar ice, and follow definite migration paths from their summer feeding grounds to warmer waters in the winter. The climate change (global warming) has forced these migratory whales to swim up to 500km further and for less food. Shrinking sea ice reduces whale foraging areas and the abundance of the Antarctic krill on which the whales feed. As the krill is dependent on sea ice, less sea ice will reduce the abundance of food for whales in the feeding areas. humpback’s main food source - krill What Can We Do?... Saturday, 28th March 2009 From 8:30pm to 9:30pm You may ask “what difference can one make in an hour?”... Our question to you... “why not participate and find out?!” Once you’ve seen the impact, it would encourage you and the people around you to be more mindful with the On and Off switches in the future. Join us to say “I did my part” by signing up at www.earthhour.org.my Lights Out people! “Your Switch is your vote - Vote Earth!”
Taking Effective Minutes In most community groups having a record of meetings is a vital part of being effective. The group’s recorder holds the responsibility of making sure the minutes accurately reflect the course of the meeting by recording discussions, decisions and actions, and task assignments. Taking effective minutes for a group meeting can be a difficult task, from deciding what is pertinent to be recorded to making sure the facts are straight. In our own hometown, Brushy Fork found the answers to some of the questions we’ve been asked about taking minutes. The Berea Community School’s Committee on Committees compiled a list of suggestions to other school committees about what to include in minutes. This list was designed to fit the situation at the school, so not all the suggestions are pertinent to community groups. But these ideas will provide a good start for recorders who may be unclear on how to go about taking good minutes. - Committee name - Date of meeting - Names of committee members present - Any decisions made Good to include: - Time the meeting began and ended - Names of others present, if they chose to introduce themselves - Summary of major points made in reports and discussions - Names of people who presented reports - Attachments of documents relevant to the committee’s discussions - Follow-up summary: who agreed to do what - Point-by-point account of discussions - Specifying who said what in a discussion - Reports on off-track discussions - Optional items that could embarrass someone Other considerations (added by Brushy Fork): - The minutes should be approved at the next meeting. - Copies of minutes should be sent to all group members (especially helpful to inform those who were not present!). The group might choose to send minutes to anyone else they want to keep informed of their work, such as local officials or stakeholders in the group’s efforts. —adapted from a handout designed by Berea Community School Committee on Committees Download this file to print as a handout.
The Romans were immensely proud of their empire. Through the Pax Romana they believed that they were bringing the light of civilisation to the darkest corners of Europe and Asia. They had an unshakeable belief that Rome was superior to any other country or culture, so by conquering foreign peoples, they thought they were doing them a favour. How paternalistic! What they promoted in the end was fascism and imperialism. It was the mother of all scams, and we are still witnessing this ruinous and degenerate culture today. Let's get some facts straight. Civis romanus non sum. I am not a Roman citizen. All my ancestors were Hernici, an ancient Italic people, and thus I am an Hernicus or Hernican. Though their territory was included in Latium, in the sense in which that term was understood in the days of Augustus, Hernicans were still distinguishable as a separate people. Cicero categorised their spoken Latin as rusticitas, and Hernicans are mentioned even at a later time as retaining many characteristics of their rude and simple forefathers. For most of the 5th century BC, the Roman Republic had been allied with the other Latin states and the Hernici to successfully fend off the Aequi and the Volsci. In the early 4th century BC this alliance, however, fell apart. A war fought between Rome and the Hernici in the years 366–358 BC ended in Roman victory, and the submission of the Hernici. Rome also defeated a rebellion by some Hernican cities in 307–306 BC, which a few years earlier had allied with the Aequi and the Marsi, proof that the Hernicans were still resisting the Arrogantia Romana. Those cities which had stayed loyal to Rome — Alatri (Aletrium), Ferentino (Ferentinum), and Veroli (Verulae) — retained only nominal independence as municipia. The rebellious Hernicans of Anagni (Anagnia) and of other cities were incorporated directly into the Roman Republic, and were given citizenship without the right to vote (civitas sine suffragii latione), in essence citizenship without the right to marry Roman citizens, so they were citizens, but effectively treated like peregrini (foreigners). In the course of the following century the Hernici became indistinguishable from their Latin and Roman neighbours, and disappeared as a separate people. It is an old story, but few realise that the Hernicans were the first to become a conquered people by the so-called forces of civilisation. Let me again repeat the simple facts. Civis romanus non sum. I am not a Roman citizen. Not only all my ancestors were Hernici, but today I have the same kind of phoney citizenship that was granted to the rebellious Hernicans of Anagni (Anagnia) and of other cities. Even though I am an Italian, and thus a European Union citizen through my mother and the Roman legal concept of jus sanguinis, since I have refused to submit to the Arrogantia Romana, today I have neither a European passport, nor an Italian national ID card, and so if I go to Italy I cannot stay for a longer time than any American tourist. I also have a phoney American citizenship by the Roman legal concept of jus soli, and for this reason I cannot legally become the next President or Vice President of the United States, so I have rejected my original US citizenship by rebellion against New York City, and have acquired Native American citizenship by adoption, since I was adopted by a Native American traditional organisation that is acknowledged by some recognised Native American tribes, bands, or traditional communities. Hernican [1, 2] was the ancient language of central Italy that the Hernici spoke, a member of the Oscan group within Sabellic (Osco-Umbrian). Two inscriptions in the language have been identified thus far, dating to the 1st millennium BC. Hernican, a North Oscan dialect, was written in a manner similar to how Oscan proper was written. Some Sabellian languages were affiliated with Oscan (the so-called North Oscan dialects: Hernican, Marrucinian, Paelignian, Vestinian), others with Umbrian (Aequian, Marsian, Volscian). It should be noted that the word Hernici is a derivative of what the Marsi called Herna. As was stated in Latin, «Hernici dicti a saxis, quae Marsi herna dicunt.» Translation: "The Hernici are named from the stones, which the Marsi call herna." So there was certainly some linguistic adoption even between Sabellian languages. This linguistic adoption goes even further in me, and shows just how much of a freedom fighting Sabellian or Italic I am. My forename Cesidio [3, 4] derives from the Latin Caesidius (the Roman nomen of the gens Caesidia), which in turn derives from the Oscan Kaisidis (or Caisidis). The name Caesidius, like all aristocratic names ending in "idius", "iedius", or "edius", is of Sabellian language origin, the oldest epigraphic evidence coming from the Marsi area of the city of Trasacco in the 4th century BC. Oscan speakers adopted the Etruscan alphabet to write their language. This event probably occurred around the 7th century BC, but the first evidence of the Oscan alphabet did not appear until the 5th century BC in the form of inscriptions on coins. The Oscan alphabet was written from right to left, a feature preserved in Etruscan and in a few languages today such as Arabic and Hebrew , but not in Latin. Also, to mark separation between words, a dot was used. As Rome conquered territory occupied by Oscans, it assimilated the Oscan people into the Roman world. As a consequence, the Oscan ethnic identity and culture disappeared, and the Oscan language ceased to be spoken and written by the end of the 1st century AD. Víteliú was the Oscan term for the Italian peninsula. This name is probably connected with the word for "calf" (seen in the Latin vitulus, and the Umbrian vitlu), and was originally applied to the Greek colonies in Italy. Gradually the word came to refer to the entire peninsula, and was adopted by allied Sabellian tribes to foster a sense of nationalism during the Italic revolt against Rome. A form of the ancient word survives in the modern Italian name Italia (Italy).
While researching history, I've turned again to my wonderful "America's Fascinating Indian Heritage" published by Reader's Digest. I cannot tell you how many times I have counted on this historical guide to help me get my facts straight...and to learn. In 1881, Sitting Bull and his Sioux tribe surrendered to the U.S., closing the history of the plains Indians as we know it. All plains Indians were confined to reservations in the Dakotas, to lands so dry and unyielding, that even experienced farmer's would encounter problems working the soil. The people were expected to survive on supplies rationed by the government to supplement what they grew, but sadly, the food they received was as scarce as the yield they garnered from the tilled soil. Land-hungry white men took advantage of the starving Indians and tried to buy their plots for as little as 50 cents per acre, and certain government agencies pressured the red man to consent to sell off the excess real estate. Caught in the middle of greed and hunger, the tribe sustained themselves with memories of the old days. Far away, a Paiute prophet, Wavoka had a vision that spread and gave a new hope to the desparity. The Ghost Dance would bring a new dawn and a time when the white man would disappear. The dead would be resurrected and all Indian existence would change, living forever and hunting the new herds of buffalo that would reappear. In preparation, The Ghost Dance had to be performed, a simple ceremony consisting of dancing and chanting, often resulting in a frenzy where participants often fell into a semi-conscious state and saw visions of the coming of the new world. A Ghost Dance shirt, thought to make the wearer safe from the white man's bullets, was adopted, and because so many wore such shirts, the garments may have been the reason the ritual was considered a war dance. Despite mistreatment at the hands of the whites and the undertones of the Dance, no antiwhite feelings were expressed and the message of the cult was one of peace, but fear mongering among the white officials on the reservation and spreading of gossip pointed a finger at Sitting Bull, who was thought to be the focus of the ceremony. Forty-three Indian police were ordered to arrest him, and descended upon his cabin. He fought against the injustice due to what has been said to be taunts from old women to resist the whites once again. Shots were fired and at the end, fourteen people, including Sitting Bull lay dead. More next month of the aftermath known as the Slaughter at Wounded Knee. Note from Ginger: All information pertaining to the Ghost Dance is attributed to Reader's Digest. I have paraphrased to share this event with you.
Embark on an adventure of personal creativity and invention with fan favorite Rosie Revere! This activity book features art from the picture book Rosie Revere, Engineer and will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds. Kids will have the chance to design a better bicycle, build a simple catapult, construct a solar oven, and more! This empowering activity book will teach problem-solving and creative-thinking skills crucial to STEM fields while also providing opportunities for its readers to try new things and, sometimes, to fail. As the picture book so brilliantly showed hundreds of thousands of young readers, flops are an inevitable part of success and something to be celebrated rather than feared. Created by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the same New York Times bestselling team who brought us Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist, this activity book will be perfect for old and new fans alike!
Alternative Title: Joseph Shuster Learn about this topic in these articles: contribution to comic strip ...1937) and Action Comics (begun 1938). Superman, which appeared first in Action Comics, was the creation of Jerry Siegel (scenario or text) and Joe Shuster (art); it was soon syndicated and transposed to other media. The Superman formula of the hero who transcends all physical and social laws to punish the wicked was widely imitated. The... Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joseph Shuster introduced Luthor into an already swelling rogue’s gallery, but he ultimately eclipsed all the comic’s other villains. He is Superman’s greatest foe because he relies not on cosmic powers but on the power of his own mind. When it comes down to a battle of wits, Luthor has the advantage over Superman.
Technology Policies to Address Climate Change This brief presents public policy tools available to provide support for research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An emissions price induced by a cap-and-trade program can provide an incentive to “pull” new technology into the marketplace, while public funding for technology can provide a “push” with the two approaches more powerful in tandem than either alone. Economic theory provides the rationale for public expenditure on RDD&D, which can compensate for several market failures that would otherwise generate sub-optimal investments from the private sector. The appropriate policy tool depends on the stage of development for a particular technology and the scale of a project. Direct public expenditures, channeled through organizations such as the Department of Energy or the National Science Foundation, have a long history of funding earlier stages of research and development, and make up the bulk of current technology dollars. Some technologies to address climate change, such as next-generation nuclear power and carbon capture and storage, require a larger investment for early projects than private industry is likely to make, and could benefit from public funding of demonstration projects. The federal government can also provide inducements for private industry to invest in RDD&D with mechanisms such as investment tax credits. Indirect policies that can support technology deployment include standards that require a minimum performance or a market share requirement, and programs that identify and certify top efficiency performers in the marketplace. Funding sources for technology programs include appropriations from general revenues and dedicated revenues, perhaps from climate- or energy-related sources such as allowance auctions or dedicated energy taxes. Regardless of the source, funding must flow through and to multiple institutions that manage, select, and perform the actual RDD&D options. Each institutional option has strengths and weaknesses. Download the brief (PDF)
In a recent blog entry, we shared news of a study that found a link between a mosquito insecticide and autism. Since that publication, more news has become available that shows chemicals that were banned decades ago are contributing to an increase in autism diagnosis. Prenatal Exposure to Banned Chemicals In a study, Drexel University researchers shared their revelations that certain chemicals and pesticides banned back in the 1970s are still putting today’s children at a significantly greater risk of developing autism. The research was carried out by professors at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. According to the study, children born after being exposed to organochlorine chemicals during their mother’s pregnancy were about 80% more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Even though the chemicals were banned in 1977, they remain in the environment. In fact, they have been known to move long distances via surface runoff or groundwater. Humans can be exposed to the chemicals by eating fish, dairy products and other fatter foods that are contaminated. To this day, many people in the U.S. have a measurable level of these chemicals in their bodies. The Study at a Glance Lead researcher, Dr. Kristen Lyall, and her collaborators looked for the chemicals in pregnant women because they can seep through the placenta and affect the neurodevelopment of the fetus. While there had been previous studies looking at how exposure to the chemicals led to low birth weight, little was known about how they affected autism, specifically. Dr. Lyall and her team focused on a sample of 1,114 children born in Southern California. Blood tests taken during the second trimester of the mother’s pregnancy revealed that prenatal exposure to the chemicals can influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways. What You Should Do If You’ve Been Exposed to Organochlorine? These chemicals pose a risk to the health of the mothers as well, and can damage the liver, kidney, central nervous system, bladder, and thyroid. If you believe you may have been exposed, we advise you to contact your doctor immediately. If Your Child Has Autism, Get In Touch With The Fitzgerald Law Firm We can help you find out why your child has developed autism. If medical malpractice or environmental toxins are found to be involved, we’ll seek compensation for your child. Call The Fitzgerald Law Firm today for a free consultation. Our number is 800-323-9900.
Letter ID and Sight words interventions and more. This product allows YOU to select the letters or sight words you want to focus on. Simply type in the editable boxes and the entire worksheet is filled in with the letters or sight words you want to use for your intervention. Use this as an intervention or for your entire classroom instruction. Want to see how it works and try it for EARTH DAY FREE for a week? See the product preview! Set one: 3-6 letters per week Set two: 3 words per week, up to 5 letters long. Set three: 6 words a week, up to 10 letters long Target student instruction to THEIR needs with 6 focus words per page that you program in. You will just type the words in 6 boxes (ie because, instead, everywhere, should, which, fantastic). I have programmed this document to then import these words onto every page. Next, you will select one of the themes you want to use for the week and hit print! It will take you less than a minute to have your sight word interventions and work prepared! Sort the words Color code the words Write the words quickly Spin and write the words *Use the words in a sentence This product will accommodate words that are 10 letters long. NOTE: "m" and "w" will count as 1.5 space. EDITABLE FILES: Hi there... in order to enter your own sight words you will need to keep these things in mind: 1. Open the file in ADOBE (it will not allow you to edit in any other document reader) 2. Once you download the file, close all of your internet browsers, then open the file. The ADOBE app will not let you edit the file with the correct fonts. 3. Be sure your ADOBE is up to date. Please let me know if you experience difficulty. Included in this unit: Letter ID intervention ~ Editable! Help Me! Help You! Sight Words intervention ~ Editable! Help Me! Help You! Sight Words Intervention 2 BIG WORDS ~ Editable! Help Me! Help You! Intervention: Super Speed through the year-ELA and Math Intervention: ELA or Math Superheroes EDITABLE Want more games? Roll, Say, Keep – themes: Roll, Say, Keep GAMES Or save 35% on the bundle! Roll, Say, Keep BUNDLE I hope you enjoy! I'd love it if you would... ✿Follow me on Instagram ✿Follow me on Pinterest ✿Join our Facebook Group
Is the future of automotive transportation finally here? Perhaps. While it doesn’t yet include the flying cars we may have dreamed of when we were children, nonetheless our cars are getting more innovative and are getting some very unusual new features. The most unusual new feature demonstrated recently by Google is the “driverless” car. Google has been working on prototypes of the driverless car since 2010. The company recently released a new video of the car being “driven” by a blind driver. Although the car still has the common features we expect to see – such as a steering wheel – it has new capabilities that can improve safety and mobility. The car safely transported its “driver” on his daily errands, including a trip to Taco Bell’s drive-thru for lunch. New technology is not unusual for Detroit’s auto manufacturers. The automotive companies have been adding automated features as well as new initiatives for safety and entertainment. But are they ready for the next revolution in driving? Group Activities and Discussion Questions: - Show the video to start the discussion: http://youtu.be/cdgQpa1pUUE - Ask students if they would ever consider buying a driverless car. Why or why not? - Discuss the role of product innovations for Google. The company has traditionally only been in software. Why is it expanding into hardware products? - Discuss if this is a viable product to market. - Who is the target market? - How could this product be marketed? - What are potential obstacles for marketing the product? (e.g., insurance, service, etc.) - What are the implications of the driverless car for Detroit auto manufacturers? Global implications? - What are the new technologies that car manufacturers have already implemented (i.e., GPS, phones)? How have these technologies changed consumer expectations? - What are the implications for Google’s business strategy? Source: Brandchannel.com,4/27/12; Google.com – news announcements; Los Angeles Times
Growth and fruiting characteristics of eight apple genotypes assessed as unpruned trees on 'm.9' rootstock and as own-rooted trees in southern france The influence of root system and genotype on vegetative and reproductive growth was characterized on untrained apple (Malus domestica) genotypes that were own-rooted or grafted onto M.9 rootstock. The eight genotypes assessed were selected at INRA for resistance to scab (Venturia inaequalis) and low susceptibility to mildew (Podosphera leucotricha), good fruit quality and aptitude to storage, and depending on genotype, other traits such as regular bearing and one fruit per inflorescence. The two main objectives were to determine the influence of (1) the scion genotype, and (2) the root system genotype on tree growth and yield. Trunk cross-sectional area (TCSA), branch cross-sectional area (BCSA) and position of branches with a basal diameter of more than one centimeter were measured at the end of the third year of growth in the orchard. Yield and fruit size data were collected during the first four years of tree growth. Different genotypes had different TCSA and total BCSA but all had a smaller TCSA and total BCSA when grown on M.9 compared with own-rooted trees. The relationship between TCSA and total BCSA was also different depending on genotype but remained unaffected by root system. The relative location of BCSA, or basitony of the trunk, was influenced by the type of root system. Own-rooted trees were more basitonic than trees on M.9. Yield, precocity and fruit size differences were attributed to both genotype and root system. In all genotypes, yield efficiency (kg of fruit/cm2 TCSA) was higher with M.9. This may not be the defining characteristic since some genotypes expressed similar or even higher yields and fruit size in the 3rd and/or 4th year when own-rooted. Precocious own-rooted trees, which in our study belong to type IV architectural class (acrotonic), may be more interesting in the long-term because, although they have later entrance into production, they may have higher cumulative yields as early as the 4th year, and a better distribution of fruit within the canopy.
There are total 8 letters in Eutectic, Starting with E and ending with C. In Eutectic E is 5th, U is 21st, T is 20th, C is 3rd, I is 9th letters in Alphabet Series. Total 24 words created by multiple letters combination of Eutectic in English Dictionary. Eutectic is a scrabble word? Yes (12 Points) Eutectic has worth 12 Scrabble points. Each letter point as below.
Unsafe abortion continues to be a major cause of maternal mortality and disability—accounting for 13% of pregnancy-related deaths worldwide.1 Every year, 47,000 women die because of unsafe abortion and millions more face injuries, including hemorrhage, infection, chronic pain, secondary infertility and trauma to multiple organs. Of the 38 million abortions performed annually in developing countries, more than half are unsafe (56%); in Africa and Latin America, virtually all abortions are unsafe (97% and 95%, respectively).1 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an unsafe abortion as one performed by an individual without the necessary skills, or in an environment that does not conform to minimum medical standards, or both.2 A holistic approach to reducing the number of abortions that are unsafe and minimizing the consequences of those that still take place has at least three major components. First, improving access to quality family planning services to prevent more unintended pregnancies in the first place would mean fewer abortions overall— including those that are unsafe—because almost all abortions are preceded by an unintended pregnancy.1 Second, ensuring that safe abortion care is more widely available would mean fewer women would need to resort to unsafe, usually clandestine alternatives. Finally, enhancing the quality and availability of comprehensive postabortion care—including treatment for the complications associated with incomplete abortions—would substantially mitigate the harms that too often result from unsafe procedures. Of these three, the one that is least constrained by politics and culture is postabortion care, so it should be the area with the most potential for progress. Yet, postabortion care services remain incomplete, inferior or altogether unreachable for too many women in developing countries. Elements of Postabortion Care According to the most recent estimates, 8.5 million women annually faced injuries from unsafe abortions that required medical care, while only three million received treatment.3 Almost all unsafe abortions—98%—take place in developing nations, because the majority of such countries severely restrict legal abortion, which results in women’s reliance on clandestine procedures.1 Postabortion care encompasses a set of interventions to respond to the needs of women who have miscarried or induced an abortion. Over time, the view among medical and public health experts has evolved to define postabortion care services to include a comprehensive package of public health interventions beyond those oriented primarily around emergency medical treatment. Indeed, in 2002, the Postabortion Care (PAC) Consortium updated its model of postabortion care to include five essential, interrelated elements: treatment, family planning services, counseling, other reproductive and related health services, and community and service provider partnerships.4 The consortium represents international nongovernmental organizations with expertise in reproductive health and is the leading international forum for information and advocacy on postabortion care. Both incomplete and unsafe abortions can lead to potentially life-threatening complications, so postabortion care services traditionally have centered around providing medical treatment. This entails use of high-quality methods such as manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) techniques or drugs such as misoprostol to complete incomplete abortions and halt bleeding. WHO strongly recommends the use of MVA over other surgical methods such as dilation and curettage (D&C),2,5 because MVA is safer, more cost-effective, less painful, less resource-intensive (no need for operating rooms or regular electricity) and can be performed by midlevel health providers at the primary care level (instead of physicians at tertiary facilities such as hospitals). As a result of broader MVA use, the accessibility, sustainability and quality of postabortion care services has increased. More recently, WHO has come to strongly recommend the use of misoprostol as a nonsurgical alternative. Another key element of postabortion care is timely access to family planning services, including a broad choice of contraceptive methods to help space births, prevent future unintended pregnancies and avert unsafe abortions. Ideally, women would receive such family planning services at the time of postabortion care, rather than through referral. Counseling—a related but separate element—not only includes postabortion family planning education, but identification of the broader range of other physical and emotional health needs and concerns of the patient, to be addressed directly by the same provider or through referral to an accessible facility. Another affiliated component calls for linkages with additional reproductive and related health services available on site or through referral, including STI prevention, diagnosis and treatment; gender-based violence screenings; nutrition education; infertility counseling; hygiene education; and cancer screenings. Such linkages are important to ensuring that women’s broader sexual, reproductive and other health needs also are met. Finally, this postabortion care construct recognizes that strong partnerships among community members and health care providers are critical to preventing unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortion, to mobilizing resources so that women can obtain appropriate and timely care, and to ensuring that health services are responsive to community needs. Without community outreach and participation, efforts to prevent and treat unsafe abortion and to advocate for positive change will remain limited. Current Challenges to Care A multitude of practical and interrelated problems interfere with the availability of model postabortion care, including those involving cost, quality, access, supplies, provider training, stigma, and lack of treatment protocols and policy guidelines, to name a few. Several recent country-level analyses conducted by the Guttmacher Institute highlight some specific challenges and their impact on women, their families and communities. One common set of problems revolves around disparities in access to abortion-related services. In Rwanda, where abortion is legally restricted and access to safe abortion care is limited, poor and rural women are particularly likely to develop abortion complications (see chart).6 That likely stems in large part from a reliance on self-induced abortion, rather than abortions obtained from trained providers. Moreover, women who experience complications also face problems in access to postabortion care. Among all Rwandan women who suffered abortion complications and needed medical care, 30% did not receive it from a health facility, likely because not enough facilities were equipped to provide postabortion care and because many women wanted to avoid feeling stigmatized or mistreated as they often are when they do show up for care. The disparity between poor women and nonpoor women was stark, however: Some 38–43% of poor women did not obtain facility-based treatment, compared with 15–16% of nonpoor women.6 Poor women are also more likely to entirely forgo necessary medical care when facing abortion complications than their nonpoor counterparts. These women are especially likely to suffer debilitating consequences. Although postabortion care literally can be life-saving, or at least critical to preventing serious illness or disability, obtaining that care often represents a significant economic burden, especially at the individual and family level. In Uganda, for example, Guttmacher found that the majority of women surveyed who had received treatment for unsafe abortion complications had experienced a decline in financial stability from the costs of their postabortion care: Some 73% had lost wages, 60% had had children deprived of food or school attendance or both, and 34% had faced a drop in the economic stability of their household.7 At the national level, the costs are also significant: An estimated $14 million is spent each year to treat the complications of unsafe abortion in Uganda.8 The costs of postabortion care can be mitigated in part by ensuring that health care facilities that provide treatment utilize the most current standard of care according to WHO—which is also less expensive than traditional treatment—and that such treatment protocols are delineated through national guidelines. In Colombia, for example, Guttmacher found that postabortion care services are significantly more costly at higher-level medical facilities (an average cost of $200 per patient) than at primary-level specialized facilities ($45), largely because of the former’s reliance on D&C, which is a more expensive and invasive procedure than alternatives, and is also less safe.9 The cost, coverage and quality of postabortion care could be vastly improved if misoprostol or MVA were more commonly used, and if nonspecialized providers were encouraged and trained to provide services. Paths to Progress Technical experts and advocates are advancing a number of recommendations to improve and scale up postabortion care, which range from education to address stigma and provider bias, to developing national medical protocols on postabortion care, to ensuring adequate and appropriate supplies and equipment. Meanwhile, two interventions in particular deserve increased attention, priority and resources because of their high-impact potential for protecting women’s health and saving lives: integrating family planning services into postabortion care and incorporating misoprostol into first-line treatment. The former should have been easier to accomplish than it has been, but instead has been a major challenge ever since postabortion care first appeared on the global health agenda more than two decades ago. The latter represents an important, relatively new treatment option with the potential to substantially expand the availability of services. Because contraceptive use dramatically reduces the risk of future unintended pregnancies, repeat unsafe abortions, and maternal health complications and deaths, it plays a critical role in postabortion care. Even so, integration of family planning into postabortion care is uneven and difficult, for reasons ranging from shortfalls of contraceptive commodities to lack of provider knowledge and training at all tiers of the health system—especially the primary care level. Unanimity about the importance of family planning in postabortion settings is apparent in expert policy statements and guidelines. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has designated postabortion family planning as one of several proven high-impact practices in family planning. This label signifies its ability to maximize USAID family planning investments overall.10 In 2013, a group of key donors, medical associations and health organizations—the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), International Confederation of Midwives, International Council of Nurses, USAID, White Ribbon Alliance, United Kingdom Department for International Development, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation—issued a joint consensus statement on their commitment to ensuring that “voluntary family planning counseling and services are included as an essential component of post abortion care in all settings.”11 These and other experts have identified several best practices and recommendations to better incorporate family planning into postabortion care. First and foremost, family planning counseling, services and supplies should be provided at the same time and place as postabortion treatment. Women in these situations are more likely than those who are referred for services elsewhere to choose and use a method of contraception.10 Having a wide range of contraceptive methods available, including long-acting methods, is very important to protecting the ability of women to make informed choices and helping them select the method that best meets their needs and life circumstances. Almost all methods can be used immediately after postabortion care. Methods that are unavailable at primary-level facilities should be available elsewhere by direct referral. Similarly, referrals or other procedures should be in place to ensure that women can obtain ongoing contraceptive supplies if they choose methods that require additional or routine follow-up. Expert recommendations also suggest shifting tasks to midlevel providers, who play an important part in expanding delivery of postabortion care. Training of providers in skilled postabortion counseling—including about family planning and STIs—goes hand-in-hand with recommendations for shifting tasks to lower-level or less specialized health providers, such as midwives, nurses and other staff. A broad range of providers can help ensure that postabortion family planning services are offered at all tiers of the health system, including through community-based counseling and outreach. Also important is the development of national guidelines on postabortion care that clearly address integrated family planning services. Often hard to address but still essential to overcome are the social and cultural impediments to postabortion care. For example, a regularly overlooked recommendation is engaging men in postabortion family planning counseling. Many women would prefer that their partners be part of the decision-making process, but providers concentrate their counseling and services on women.10 Although efforts to improve postabortion treatment in the 1990s focused mostly on expanding MVA use, the last decade has seen a push by public health experts and advocates for misoprostol. As a highly effective medical method of treating incomplete abortions, misoprostol may be used where surgical methods such as MVA are unavailable or to complement existing MVA services. Originally marketed to treat gastric ulcers, misoprostol now has multiple uses, primarily in the area of obstetrics and gynecology. Because the drug contracts the uterus, it can reduce bleeding and, therefore, has proven highly valuable in preventing and treating postpartum hemorrhage—the top cause of pregnancy-related death in developing countries.12 It is also utilized to induce labor, as well as to perform a medication abortion; as an abortifacient, misoprostol is often combined with mifepristone, otherwise known as RU-486. Misoprostol’s ability to evacuate the uterus makes it also effective for treatment of incomplete abortions. Misoprostol’s favorability among providers derives from its many advantages for a low-resource setting. Research shows it to be a safe and effective postabortion treatment method. It is inexpensive, does not need refrigeration and can be taken orally by tablet. Because of its simplicity, it may be administered practically anywhere by midlevel providers with no surgical training. As such, misoprostol has the potential to lower health costs and, more importantly, make postabortion care more available to women in their communities. Medical bodies such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, FIGO and WHO have recommended misoprostol in postabortion care as an important intervention to reduce maternal mortality. In 2009, WHO added misoprostol to its model list of essential medicines—which provides guidance to nations on what medicines to stock—because of the drug’s track record of safety and effectiveness in treating complications of unsafe abortion.5 Two years later, WHO endorsed misoprostol again by placing it on the organization’s list of highest priority medicines to save mother’s and children’s lives.13 Despite the clear benefits of promoting misoprostol in postabortion care, the medicine has faced numerous political, bureaucratic and social barriers to gaining widespread acceptance. Among the toughest hurdles for misoprostol proponents is getting regulatory approval of the product in individual countries, which is an important precursor to making it more available in both the public and private market. Even though it is now available through the black market or used off-label in many developing countries, regulatory status—specifically for treatment of incomplete abortion—is still necessary to legitimize the drug among providers and consumers. In addition, to support an environment of safety standards and quality, misoprostol needs to be incorporated into medical protocols by governments and health professionals in-country. Such standardization would go a long way in tackling the related challenges of provider preferences, differences and attitudes in treatment. Many providers are still relying on disfavored surgical methods or are otherwise reluctant to use misoprostol—for some, because of its alternative identity as an abortifacient. Punitive and restrictive abortion laws create disincentives and can stigmatize both providers and patients using misoprostol—even though postabortion care itself is generally legal. Indeed, providers’ persistent bias against abortion and the women who rely on it has impeded the provision of dignified and respectful health care. Experts note the need for further education to sensitize both providers and community members that all women deserve health care without stigma or biased treatment, no matter who they are (young or old, married or unmarried) or what type of service they are seeking (abortion-related or not). Running into Politics Clearly, one of the biggest challenges to scaling up the use of misoprostol as a treatment option—and to delivery of postabortion care overall—is the association with abortion. Indeed, the skills, supplies and training that providers need to provide postabortion care are essentially the same as those needed to provide safe abortion care itself. This has presented a special dilemma for the United States, as postabortion care is an important, legitimate and widely supported (even by antiabortion activists) aspect of the U.S. reproductive health program overseas, while U.S. law prohibits support for abortion services in most circumstances. The 1973 Helms amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act prohibits U.S. funds from paying for abortion when used “as a method of family planning.” Importantly, this prohibition has never been interpreted—by antiabortion and prochoice administrations alike—to preclude USAID from including postabortion care programs within its global health portfolio. For example, the issue was raised in the context of the global gag rule, which disqualified foreign nongovernmental organizations from eligibility for U.S. family planning aid if they used non-U.S. funds to provide or advocate for access to safe abortion care. During 2001–2009, the last time the global gag rule was in effect, the antiabortion administration of George W. Bush made it clear that “treatment of injuries or illnesses caused by legal or illegal abortions, for example, post-abortion care” were explicitly permissible.14 When President Barack Obama took office in January 2009, he rescinded the global gag rule. Almost every year since then, antiabortion leaders in Congress have tried to legislate the gag rule back into effect (to no avail), but have continued to support postabortion care. At the international level, 179 countries agreed to address the impact of unsafe abortion at the 1994 United Nations (UN) International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), a seminal meeting that shifted the global development discourse toward meeting the reproductive health, rights and needs of women. The ICPD signatories recognized that “In all cases, women should have access to quality services for the management of complications arising from abortion. Post-abortion counseling, education and family-planning services should be offered promptly, which will also help to avoid repeat abortions.”15 Subsequent UN conferences on women’s rights, such as the 1995 Beijing Conference and the ICPD+5 Conference in New York, reaffirmed this international consensus on postabortion care. Most recently, in a report reviewing progress on ICPD implementation, the UN Secretary-General urged governments to take concrete measures to minimize abortion-related complications and fatalities by providing nondiscriminatory postabortion care that meets WHO guidelines.16 For its part, USAID has been supporting postabortion care programs since 1994 in over 40 countries. The USAID approach condenses the PAC Consortium model into three elements: emergency treatment; family planning counseling and services, STI evaluation and treatment, and HIV counseling and referrals; and community empowerment. Its major objective is to increase availability of postabortion care “with particular emphasis on [family planning] counseling and services.”17 This particular focus capitalizes on USAID’s strength in the reproductive health field, where historically it has been the world’s single largest donor for contraceptive services with a long history of deep expertise. It also provides a plausible way for the United States to avoid any appearance of getting too close to the line between postabortion care and safe abortion care. Even though the United State is one of the world’s leading supporters of postabortion care activities, the depth and breadth of the U.S. involvement is limited as it tries to walk that line between actively promoting postabortion care while carefully avoiding support for abortion itself. One manifestation of that line is the decision by USAID to not buy critical supplies such as MVA kits and misoprostol tablets because they can be dually used to perform postabortion care and safe abortion care services. As a result, USAID’s commitment to postabortion care—as important and strong as it is—can only go so far. For some time to come, politics undoubtedly will continue to dictate to USAID and other key players that ensuring access to comprehensive, quality postabortion care must operate on an entirely separate track from providing or facilitating access to safe abortion services. The global debate will rage on about the importance of recognizing access to safe abortion as the critical and necessary public health intervention that it is—one that enables women to avoid seeking risky, clandestine care. In the meantime, broad-based support already exists for helping women who suffer from the consequences of unsafe abortion. Policymakers, providers of care and donors can do much more to expand investment in comprehensive postabortion care. This includes making treatment safer, easier and more accessible with greater reliance on misoprostol, and ramping up postabortion contraceptive care to help women avoid another unintended pregnancy. 1. Guttmacher Institute, Facts on induced abortion worldwide, In Brief, 2012, <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_IAW.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 2. World Health Organization (WHO), Safe Abortion: Technical and Policy Guidance for Health Systems, second ed., Geneva: WHO, 2012, <http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/70914/1/9789241548434_eng.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 3. Singh S, Hospital admissions resulting from unsafe abortion: estimates from 13 developing countries, Lancet, 2006, 368(9550):1887–1892. 4. Postabortion Care (PAC) Consortium, PAC model, no date, <http://pac-consortium.org/index.php/pac-model>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 5. World Health Organization (WHO), Unedited draft report of the 17th expert committee on the selection and use of essential medicines, Geneva: WHO, 2009, <http://www.who.int/selection_medicines/committees/expert/17/WEBuneditedTRS_2009.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 6. Basinga P et al., Unintended Pregnancy and Induced Abortion in Rwanda: Causes and Consequences, New York: Guttmacher Institute, 2012, <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/unintended-pregnancy-Rwanda.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 7. Sundaram A et al., Documenting the individual and household-level cost of unsafe abortion in Uganda, International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2013, 39(4):174–184, <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3917413.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 8. Vlassoff M et al., The health system cost of post-abortion care in Uganda, Health Policy and Planning, 2014, 29(1):56–66, <http://heapol.oxfordjournals.org/content/29/1/56.full.html>. 9. Prada E, Maddow-Zimet I and Juarez F, The cost of postabortion care and legal abortion in Colombia, International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2013, 39(3):114–123, <http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/journals/3911413.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 10. High Impact Practices in Family Planning (HIP), Postabortion Family Planning: Strengthening the Family Planning Component of Postabortion Care, Washington, DC: U.S. Agency for International Development, 2012, <http://www.fphighimpactpractices.org/sites/fphips/files/hip_pac_brief.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 11. Postabortion Care (PAC) Consortium, Post abortion family planning: a key component of post abortion care, 2013, <http://www.pac-consortium.org/attachments/article/69/PAC-FP-Joint-Statement-November2013.pdf>, accessed Feb. 16, 2014. 12. World Health Organization (WHO), WHO Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage, Geneva: WHO, 2012, <http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/ 10665/75411/1/9789241548502_eng.pdf>, accessed Mar. 4, 2014. 13. World Health Organization (WHO), Priority life-saving medicines for women and children, 2012, <http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/75154/1/WHO_EMP_MAR_2012.1_eng.pdf>, accessed Feb. 21, 2014. 14. 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- As a German and Jewish surname, from the noun Herr (“gentleman, sir”). Also found in Hungary and France. - As a Hmong surname, variant of Her, named after the Her clan, written in Chinese as 侯 (compare Hou). Herr (plural Herrs) - A surname. From Middle High German herre, from Old High German hēriro, hērro (“grey, grey-haired”), the comparative form of hēr (“noble, venerable”) (by analogy with Latin senior (“elder”)), from Proto-Germanic *hairaz (“grey”). - IPA(key): /hɛr/, [hɛʁ], [hɛr], [hɛɐ̯] IPA(key): [dɜɾ‿hɛr] (der Herr) - Homophones: Heer, hehr, her (common merger) - man, gentleman (polite term) - gentlemen's wear - gentlemen's toilet - Ein älterer Herr - An old gentleman - sir (title of respect) - Wie kann ich Euch zu Diensten sein, Herr? - How can I serve you, sir? - Gnädiger Herr! - (Can be translated as my lord in English, but there is no direct equivalent) - Mr., mister, sir - Sehr geehrter Herr Schmidt - (Dear) Mr. Schmidt - Die Herren Schmidt und Müller - Messrs. Schmidt and Müller - Herr Doktor von Braun ― Dr. von Braun - Herr Professor ― Dr. (Ph.D.) / Professor - Herr Bundeskanzler ― Mr. Chancellor or Sir - Jawohl, Herr Oberst! ― Yes, sir! (Because Herr already is a respectful form of address, adding a term like sir is unnecessary) (literally, “Yes, Mr. Colonel.”) - Entschuldigung, der Herr? Sie haben Ihre Uhr verloren. ― Excuse me, sir? You've lost your watch. (standard usage between strangers) - Was kann ich Ihnen bringen, meine Herren? ― What can I bring you, sirs? - Sehr verehrte Damen und Herren ― Dear Sir or Madam (address in formal letters and e-mails) - Meine Damen und Herren... - Ladies and gentlemen... - master, lord (generally denotes that somebody has control over something, either in a generic or in a regal sense) - Herr der Lage sein - to be master of the situation - Weil die Tiere auf seinen Wink reagieren, nennt man ihn den Herren der Wölfe. - Because the animals are at his beck and call, he is called Lord of the Wolves. - (Can we date this quote?) Der gestiefelte Kater: - Wer ist Herr dieser Landen? Der Graf von Karabas. - Who is the ruler/owner of these lands? The Count of Karabas. - Der Schirmherr - the patron - (historical) the lowest title of German nobility - Gans Edle Herren zu Putlitz - Gans (noble) lords of Putlitz - Lord, God - Das Haus des Herrn - The House of God - Gott der Herr - The Lord - Omitting Herr (or the female form Frau) when addressing a person with their last name is usually perceived as disrespectful, but it is more common when speaking about somebody who is not present, except in formal contexts. However, there may be contextual pitfalls and regional differences, which makes it advisable for learners not to leave out Herr (and Frau). - When people address each other with their last name, but say du to each other, the words Herr and Frau are always left out in most regions. In parts of western Germany, however, there is (or was) a system of saying du and Herr (Frau) among coworkers. - The forms Herrn and Herren were originally simple phonetic/graphic variants. Both were used for the singular and plural inflections. In contemporary standard German they are—usually—distinguished functionally, Herrn being the inflected singular, Herren the plural. - “Herr” in Duden online - “Herr” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache - Friedrich Kluge (1883), “Herr”, in John Francis Davis, transl., Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, published 1891 - hër (Portuguese based orthography) Herr m (plural Herre) - Mr., mister, sir - master, lord, generally denotes that somebody has control over something, either in a generic or in a regal sense - Lord, God - Used as a title of respect that is not translated into English or replaced with Sir
An asset to GizMeek Welcome Programmers! In this tutorial, we will teach you how you can build your first android app using Android Studio. Java language to develop our app. So let's get started. We hope you have already installed Android Studio on your PC and completed the setup. If you haven't don't worry, just check out this post and then continue reading. We won't be using much code in this tutorial as this is your first app. Before making the app you must have some basic knowledge of Java. Now, just follow the steps that are given below to build your app. Build Your First Android App Step-1 Open Android Studio and Create a new project - After opening Android Studio, a window will pop up - Select 'Start a new project' - Enter 'Hello world' as the name of your app - Click 'Next' - Select the minimum API as 16 and set the project location. - Click 'Next' - Select the 'Blank Activity' and click 'Finish' - Your project is created and you are all set to go. Step-2 Edit the Welcome message in the main activity - After clicking Finish your project will open and Gradle will start.. - After Gradle will build, MainActivity.java and activity_main.xml will open. - MainActivity.java will contain the main code and activity_main.xml will contain the UI content. In this XML you can design the application. - For now, we will work only on the XML part. - Open the XML part in your android studio project named activity_main.xml. - You will see a tag named TextView and in it, you will see ' android:text="Hello World" ' - Instead of Hello World, write your own text like 'Welcome to my first app' - Congrats! you are all set. Step-3 Run your first App - In the top toolbar click 'Run' and in the dropdown select run the app. - Select the Virtual Device or create a new one or run on an actual app. - Congratulations you have successfully build your first android app.
WORLD BRIEFING \| ASIA; Japan: U.S. Base Must Weigh Effect On Revered Creature By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: January 26, 2008 Judge Marilyn Hall Patel of Federal District Court in San Francisco has ruled that the United States Defense Department violated the National Historic Preservation Act by failing to evaluate the potential effect of a planned United States air base in Okinawa on a recognized Japanese national treasure -- a big, slow-moving aquatic mammal called the dugong -- and ordered it to do so. The dugong, associated with traditional creation myths, is listed on Japan's register of protected cultural properties. In the case, Okinawa Dugong v. Gates, No. 03-4350, the judge sided with environmentalists who said plans to relocate the Futenma Air Station, a Marine Corps base, to a site off the northeast coast of Okinawa would threaten the dwindling number of dugong that live in the seagrass beds. The decision, made Thursday, is the first time the Historic Preservation Act has been applied to an overseas project, Judge Patel said.
A couple of years ago, the European Space Agency launched its BepiColombo spacecraft on a mission toward Mercury. Late last week, this spacecraft successfully completed its first Earth flyby, according to the ESA, which reports that BepiColombo will complete a total of nine flybys during its time in space. On April 10, the spacecraft came within 7,891 miles of our planet. The BepiColombo spacecraft is on a seven-year mission that will take it to Mercury, a planet that may help shed light on the origins of our Solar System. According to the ESA, the mission will take the spacecraft past Venus during its next two flyby events followed by Mercury, where it will conduct a total of six flybys. During its Earth flyby late last week, BepiColombo had to spend a bit over half an hour in the Earth’s shadow. This ‘eclipse phase’ was the most sensitive part of the event, according to the ESA‘s BepiColombo Spacecraft Operations Manager Elsa Montagnon. Because the spacecraft has solar power, it was not getting access to its power source during its time in the shadow. That eclipse phase didn’t put the spacecraft in any danger, however, because the team behind the mission made sure to charge BepiColombo’s batteries and to warm up its sensitive components before it passed through the dark region. The systems’ components were monitored during the dark period; soon enough, the solar panels started generating more electricity, indicating the spacecraft had exited the eclipse. There was another troubling aspect of this flyby, which was one that couldn’t be anticipated when the spacecraft was launched: quarantine. The ESA says that the flyby had to be conducted with only limited staff on-site in Germany. The maneuver had been pre-programmed to happen, but the ESA notes that it was never an option to postpone the Earth flyby.
WASHINGTON — The world's population will increase by 1 billion in this decade, predicts the World Bank. That's in addition to the present 5.3 billion people around the globe. Within 20 years, the world's population will total 7 billion and could reach 11 billion by the end of the next century. This ballooning in population, the Bank says in a new report, will continue even though birth rates should fall slightly in the first half of the 1990s. ``The resulting lower population growth rates have not compensated for the steadily enlarging population base,'' the report says. By the year 2025, 84 percent of the world population will live in developing nations because of higher population growth rates in those countries. That will be up from 76 percent in 1985. Populations in low-income countries are growing by almost 60 million a year. High-income populations are growing by only 4 million a year. Asia, which accounts for about 58 percent of the world's population, is growing by about 55 million people annually. Africa's population is growing more rapidly, with a 3 percent annual increase, compared with only 1.9 percent in Asia. Africa now has a smaller population than Asia, Europe and the Soviet Union, and North and South America. By the year 2000, according to the report, Africa's population will be second only to Asia. The report also predicts that China will likely hold the ranking of the world's most populous country for almost 100 years from now. India will continue to contribute more to world population growth than any other country for the next two centuries. India adds as many people each year as live in Nepal or Australia. Fastest population growth is in Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, and Saudi Arabia, where the fertility level is above 7, the report states.
Government data does not include racial or ethnic information, and it was only after coming under pressure that the collection of COVID-19 racial data was begun in late April – but has yet to be released. Now outside researchers have shown that 55% of Afro-Brazilian patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 died, compared to 34% of white patients. The research has found that structural racism – in the form of high-risk working conditions, unequal access to health and worse housing conditions – is a major factor shaping Brazil’s COVID-19 pandemic. There is also extreme economic inequality. White women earn up to 74% more than black men. There are parallels here with data coming out of the UK and USA. Read the full article here.
For those of you who spend time outdoors, one of the fears we run into is a tick bite. For a long time, this fear was more commonly found on the east coast where ticks are much more present. But with the changes of weather patterns, ticks are becoming more and more common even on the west coast. So why are ticks such a big deal? Aren't they just a tiny little bug that burrows themselves into your skin until they are done feeding? Ticks are a problem because they commonly carry a disease known as Lyme Disease. For a long time, we didn't have very efficient ways of treating Lyme Disease. In fact, the actual diagnosis process for Lyme has been very inaccurate, which means many cases of Lyme have gone on for far too long without proper diagnosis. What are the symptoms of Lyme Disease? The big problem with treating Lyme Disease is that the symptoms can prevent itself in many different ways, and it is a master at masking itself as something else. Unless you receive what is known as the “bulls-eye rash” from the initial bite, you can go a long time (even years) without knowing what is wrong with you. Below are some signs and symptoms to look out for if you have been in contact with a tick, or suspect Lyme: - Rashes- This is typically the bulls-eye rash that is found from a tick bite. If you do see this, take a picture to show the doctor, and get checked out immediately - Fatigue- The initial symptoms of Lyme can mimic what you would experience with the flu. A very large percentage of people experience tiredness, exhaustion, or lack of energy. - Achy, Stiff, or Swollen Joints- Many times Lyme causes inflammation within your body, which can elevate achy, stiff, or swollen joints. - Night Sweats and Sleep Disruption- You may wake up with achy joints, or possibly have temperature fluctuations causing night sweats and other disruptions to your sleep. - Cognitive Decline- You may notice that you have issues recalling memories, or maybe you struggle with concentrating. There are many different cases for cognitive decline that has been correlated with Lyme - Headaches, Dizziness, Fever- More common flu symptoms that you may have when first contracting Lyme. Over 50% of cases report having flu-like symptoms. - Sensitivity to Light and Vision Issues- Having a hard time in well-lit areas can be a sign that your body is trying to fight Lyme Disease. - Heart Problems- Lyme Disease can enter the tissues of the heart, causing chest pains, heart palpitations, light-headedness, and shortness of breath Where can Lyme Disease be found? Lyme Disease has been found on every content in the world, except Antarctica. The most common way we know of to contract Lyme is via a tick bite, however there are theories that any bug that transmits blood can also spread Lyme (such as mosquitoes). Not all ticks are infected though. Just because you may find one on your body, does not necessarily mean that you will have Lyme Disease. There are testing centers where you can send your tick to test for Lyme and other pathogens. You can find a few of these testing centers down in the shownotes. Treating Lyme Disease Dr. Darin Ingels ND is a practicing physician who has Lyme Disease himself. He has worked with many patients to help reduce overall symptomology of Lyme Disease, and has an upcoming book on his approach to treating Lyme Disease. Listen in to this episode to learn some steps on how to treat the disease. [2:15] Can you discuss your own struggles with Lyme Disease [6:00] Do you think if you didn't have the stress of opening a clinic you would have been able to avoid the symptoms of Lyme disease [7:10] Is the herbal protocol you used tailored to you, or was it more specifically tailored towards Lyme [8:10] What is Lyme Disease, and what are some early symptoms [11:00] What is the amount of time after receiving a tick bite can they transmit Lyme Disease [12:45] Tick centers that test for Lyme also test for other pathogens [13:00] Are ticks the only way to receive Lyme [14:00] Why are ticks becoming more popular on the West Coast when they normally were only found on the East Coast [16:50] Why were so many people misdiagnosed with other diseases when Lyme was the main cause [22:15] Do those with suppressed immune systems who get bit by a tick with Lyme, then would the disease run wild within the body [23:30] Does Lyme cause other autoimmune issues [25:45] Can you completely remove Lyme from the body [27:30] What is your treatment process for treating Lyme Disease [33:50] Mold can have the exact same symptoms as Lyme Disease [38:00] In Step 1 of the process, we want to make sure the GI Tract is functioning properly [40:20] What are some symptoms to look out for in a disfunctioning GI Tract Learn More About Dr. Darin Ingels
The recent "Cost of Vision Problems: The Economic Burden of Vision Loss and Eye Disorders in the United States" report found that at $10.7 billion, cataract is the second costliest vision disorder (behind refractive error) and the most expensive medical diagnosis. Direct costs include medical costs for diagnosed disorders, medical costs attributable to low vision, medical vision aids, vision assistive devices and adaptations, and direct services including special education and assistance programs. Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on cataract, risk factors, symptoms and treatment options, including surgery. Free information is provided through its dedicated web page at preventblindness.org/cataract, or via phone at (800) 331-2020. For those interested in conducting discussions or seminars on the subject, Prevent Blindness also offers a free online module on cataract including a PowerPoint presentation with a complete guide as part of its Healthy Eyes Educational Series. The exact cause of a cataract is unknown. Most often, a cataract is part of getting older. With age comes a greater risk of developing a cataract. There are also several possible risk factors for cataracts, such as: "The best thing we can do to protect our vision is to get regular eye exams," said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. "We can also save our vision by maintaining healthy lifestyles like eating leafy green vegetables, exercising and quitting smoking. All we do to benefit our overall health can benefit our eyes as well!" For free information on cataract, please call Prevent Blindness at (800) 331-2020 or visit the Prevent Blindness website at preventblindness.org/cataract. For information on insurance benefits, including Medicare coverage, free facts can be found at http://www.preventblindness.org/health-insurance-and-your-eyes. About Prevent Blindness Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020. Or, visit us on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness. For advertising/ promotion on HealthNewsDigest.com, call Mike McCurdy at: 877-634-9180. We have over 7,000 journalists as subscribers who can use our content Top of Page Us \| Job Listings \| Help \| Site Map \| About Us Advertising Information \| HND Press Release \| Submit Information \| Disclaimer
"We can equate a change in diet of this magnitude with a change in her status, one that occurred as part of her final demise." But the term "fattening up" is used as an illustration, not necessarily a direct reference to weight gain, he said. "The tissue on the Maiden's forearm is plump, for example," he said. "This is an illustration that these individuals were in good health and condition." What's more, the chemical evidence shows another shift several months before death, indicating that the children were forced on a grueling pilgrimage. The route likely went from Cusco, Peru—the Inca capital—to high-altitude mountain shrines, where the children were drugged and then killed or left to die, Wilson added. The Maiden, for example, was fed fermented maize beer and chewed coca leaves before her death. (Related: "Mystery Mountain of the Inca" in National Geographic magazine [February 2004].) Last Months of Life "This work gives a very interesting and intimate picture of the last months before the deaths of the individuals involved in the capacocha ceremonies," said Kelly J. Knudson, a bioarchaeologist at Arizona State University. Sonia Guillén, a Peruvian archaeologist, said the study was interesting and helps confirm much of what is known about this type of sacrifice. "One key question is how these children differed from others in terms of diet," she said. Other capacocha victims have been found, and other studies have looked at isotopic signatures in order to measure seasonal variations in diet, study leader Wilson said. But none "has linked to such a graphic piece of evidence that would suggest a diet shift of this magnitude that could be equated with change in status." Study co-author Timothy Taylor, also from the University of Bradford, said in a written statement that "the treatment of such peasant children may have served to instill fear and exert social control over remote mountain areas newly incorporated into the empire." Free Email News Updates Sign up for our Inside National Geographic newsletter. Every two weeks we'll send you our top stories and pictures (see sample). SOURCES AND RELATED WEB SITES
\| Home Earth ___ TurkeyDestination Turkey, a transcontinental country located on the Anatolian peninsula in western Asia, with a small enclave in Thrace in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Turkish art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government. Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information might need to know about this country, e.g.: official web sites of Turkey, addresses of Turkish and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Turkey. Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Republic of Turkey \| Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Flag of Turkey Turkey is often called "the cradle of civilization," as it has been home to a rich variety of tribes and nations of people since 6500 B.C. The Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, replacing the dynastic and theocratic Ottoman system, with its Sultanate and Caliphate. The Republic is based on a secular democratic, pluralist and parilamentary system. In 1945 Turkey joined the UN and became a member of NATO in 1952. Turkey occupied the northern portion of Cyprus in 1974 to prevent a Greek takeover of the island; relations between the two countries remain strained. Periodic military offensives against Kurdish separatists have dislocated part of the population in southeast Turkey and have drawn international condemnation. In recent years, Turkey has become a major tourist destination in Europe. border countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria local short form: Türkiye Int'l long form: Republic of Turkey Int'l short form: Turkey ISO Country Code: tr Actual Time: Wed-July-27 14:30 Local Time = UTC+2h Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +3) Country Calling Code: +90 Capital City: Ankara (pop. 3.7 million) Istanbul (9.2 million), Izmir (3.2 million), Bursa (1.9 million), Adana (1.7 million) Independence: 29 October 1923 Constitution: 7 November 1982 Location: southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia Area: 783,562 km² (302,535 sq. mi.) Terrain: Narrow coastal plain surrounds Anatolia, an inland plateau becomes increasingly rugged as it progresses eastward. Turkey includes one of the more earthquake-prone areas of the world. Highest Mountain: Mount Ararat 5,137 metres (16,854 ft) Climate: Moderate in coastal areas, harsher temperatures inland. 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Turkish Radio - Television Corporation - TRT Provides national and international news in all major languages. TV online (in Turkish) Turkish Radios Online A guide to Turkish Radios List of Turkish national and local news papers and news agencies. Bookmark/share this page Arts & Culture The Topkapi Palace Museum Home of almost all the Ottoman sultans. Turkish Arts & Culture Turkey's culture information by the Ministry of Culture. Extensive information about Turkish Cuisine, includes food history, a food dictionary and recipes. Turkish Cultural Foundation Turkish Cultural Foundation promotes Turkish culture and heritage. Bookmark/share this page Business & EconomyTürkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankasi Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. Istanbul Stock Exchange The official web site of the Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) IGEME - Export Promotion Center of Turkey Aims to developing and promoting Turkish exports. Turkish Standards Institution Official website of the Turkish Standards Institution, Ankara. This site is created for information about Turkey and about companies that imports and/or exports goods, make booking and charters. Foreign Economic Relations Board - DEIK Site provides information about doing business in Turkey. Turk Hava Yollari Turkish Airlinesis the national airline of Turkey based in İstanbul. The airline is based in Istanbul and operates holiday charter flights to Turkish resorts from around 100 destinations in 17 countries. The airline is based in Antalya, it operates scheduled and charter flights to destinations in Europe. Atatürk International Airport (IATA: IST) The major international airport in Istanbul, located in Yeşilköy, on the European side of the city, The airport is named after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and the first president of the Republic of Turkey. Esenboğa International Airport (IATA: ESB)the airport in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. (IATA: AYT) Antalya, Turkey's primary holiday destination located on the Mediterranean coast. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryollar - TCDD Turkish State Railways. Destination Turkey - Travel and Tour GuidesGo Turkey Turkey's official Tourism Portal. Tourist and travel information by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Official Turkey guide for the Americas. Turkey in Pictures Images of Turkish regions, cities and landmarks. Official website of the Turkish capital city. Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau A portal to the world's only city on two continents. The Official City Guide. Hotels in Turkey Find a Hotel in Turkey. Travel and Tour Consumer Information The Ankara University, since 1927. Istanbul Technical University University since 1928. The Istanbul University. The Marmara University. The National Library, Ankara. Turkish Academy of Science (TÜBA) Founded in 1993. 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