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How to unlock new weapons in Wild Hearts
A weapon for every occasion.
The weapons in Wild Hearts are packed with extensive movesets and a lot of depth. Each weapon has its mechanics and uses a special meter to grant that weapon-specific buffs or unique traits. When Wild Hearts begins, you only have access to the Katana, and the rest must be unlocked. This guide will explain how to unlock new weapons in Wild Hearts.
Related: How the Hunters Arm works in Wild Hearts
How to get all weapon types in Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts has eight distinct weapon types, each featuring a large upgrade tree that transforms the weapon with potent traits and visual changes. The first weapon, the Katakuri Katana, is given to you at the start of the game. After defeating the first Ragetail and rescuing Natsume, the tutorial will explain how to use a Forge. This Forge will let you build the Bladed Wagasa, Nodachi, Bow, and Maul.
This will still leave three empty spaces featuring some of Wild Hearts’ best weapons, as these require much more story progress and work to unlock.
How to unlock the Hand Cannon, Claw Blade, and Karakuri Staff
The final three weapon types in Wild Hearts are the Hand Cannon, Claw Blade, and Karakuri Staff. These weapons are extremely powerful but complex and require advanced mechanics to utilize in a hunt fully. These weapons are locked until you complete the “Hunt the Earthbreaker” mission. This is a scripted boss fight, but you can still fail it if you aren’t careful. We suggest eating food that grants extra health and defense boosts and using the Maul to break the Earthbreaker’s rock-covered limbs.
After completing this intense mission, a long cutscene will play out, and you will end up back in Minato. Speak with your allies to complete the quest and unlock the ability to craft these three powerful weapons. Each weapon will require Corestone to be crafted.
As these weapons are complex, we suggest you build a training dummy and practice their moves and abilities. The Karakuri Staff is incredibly versatile, as it can transform into five weapons for various flashy attacks.
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I hate SUV’s…
Er, well mainly the people who own them mainly. Lots of people I’ve met own then because it allows them “to control the road better”. Good majority of the drivers are female, and they are more aggressive when they drive them. Every morning when I travel through town, I encounter single females on their cellphones running redlights. If someone honks their horn at these women, they flip the drivers off or cuss them out as they’re driving. Sounds kinda hypercritical, they are the ones actually breaking the law. Mothers seem to own them to carry their kids around, although the size of the car seems pretty unnecessary, as most of the time, you see only one kid in the back seat, however that kid seems to be off the wall, jumping around in the back of it without a seatbelt.
I understand the need for a vehicle with a lot of seats if you have a lot of children (however now a days people who have a lot of children are of very low income families and all their stuff is subsidized by the government), however for most North Americans, buying a SUV is completely pointless.
As of this writing, gas prices in South Carolina were around 3.47$ a (US) gallon (about 0.91$/L). On TV this morning, they were interviewing some chick who owned a SUV and was like “It cost me 300$ a week in gas just to drive my kids to school! The government needs to do something!” First of all, if you’re paying 300 dollars to drive your kids to school, either you’re a crappy driver, or your suv you’re standing next to pumping gas into gets 8 whopping MPG (or 30L/100km).
The United States has some of the cheapest gas in the world, next to the Middle East. For example, Germany currently pays about 2.20$/L for gas, which is about 8.33$ per (US) gallon. We really shouldn’t be complaining about the cost of gas. We’ve taken cheap gas for the past century for granted. Europe and Asia all mainly have small cars because of the excessive cost of gas there. We’re heading on that way.
I don’t think we will completely go the way that Europe and Asia has for a long time, because in comparison, there is more open land that separates cities and towns from each other, and public transit would be sluggishly slow until some kind of high speed rail is implemented. (That’s another post another time though.) Cars will be here for a very long time, however people will have to be more reasonable on what they own. Personally, I doubt that would happen as we all have this mentality that we are superior than the rest of the world and we can abuse everything that we please.
People in the next decade will have to be more reasonable when it comes to the cost of gas. Some suggestions to follow would be:
- Quit complaining about gas prices. If you purchased a 38k$ hummer, that’s your own damn fault that it costs you 300$ a week in gas.
- If your kid is hyperactive and you get an SUV so the kid can move around, you’re just a shitty parent. Control your kid better. (I can rant about this quite a bit)
- Remove your arrogance that you “rule the road”. It’s morons like you who cause accidents for everyone else.
I’ve noticed too that every time a new more fuel efficiant car is put out on the market, its immediately ostrizied by the media, for example, the Chevy Volt over its batteries. Well the car is the first of its kind on the market here in a very long time, there’s bound to be problems. They get worked out, and for example GM is doing the repairs for free. People who complain about the cost of the Volt don’t seem to have any trouble going out and buying a SUV with the same cost, which seems kinda hypocritical. Oh well, that’s just me. Personally, if I had the 30-40k$ to spend, I would buy one in a heartbeat.
Sources for cost of German gas: http://gasoline-germany.com/statistik.phtml
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Estimates for tonight’s delegate totals
Estimates for each contest
We’re estimating the number of delegates each candidate will pick up in tonight's primaries. The table above represents estimates based on each state’s delegate allocation rules, the votes that have been counted and those yet to be counted.
These estimates, which include states that have not yet reported all their votes, are based on several factors: our expectations of every candidate’s performance, the voting results in other states and the demographic makeup and historical voting patterns of voters in each state. As votes come in, we expect that the uncertainty around our estimates will narrow.
We are running several different models for each candidate in each state; each line in the charts below represents a different model.
We’re also making live estimates for Democrats.
Follow detailed results for both parties here.
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Yet another attempt to send Rohingyas back to Myanmar ended up in an embarrassing debacle last week: Not a single Rohingya showed up for the arranged repatriation. Humiliated by their brazen act of defiance, an angry foreign minister vowed to rein in their apparent “comfort” in Bangladesh.
Coincidence or not, since then, a series of blatantly disparaging and incendiary articles, “reports” and opinion pieces about Rohingyas have appeared in mainstream media outlets—so much so that it could almost be called a coordinated campaign.
For instance, a front-page story of a well-circulated Bengali newspaper read: “The Rohingya showdown: conspiracy to destabilise the country.” The article dealt with a massive rally Rohingyas held on August 25 to commemorate “Rohingya Genocide Day.” Rohingyas around the world observed the day previous year, too. But this year, on the heels of the failed repatriation bid, the rally has suddenly become a subject of controversy.
Luckily, a journalist friend sent me a video clip of the rally. Far from engaging in a “conspiracy” against Bangladesh, the speakers expressed their gratitude towards the government for hosting them, as they lamented their tragedy and demanded justice for atrocities perpetrated against them.
Mohib Ullah, a prominent Rohingya leader, was also targeted by some in the media for his principal role in organising the rally. Ullah is among the few Rohingya leaders preaching a non-violent political solution to the crisis, and has mainstream public appeal. Since the rally, he has been accused of receiving funds from Pakistan, but no reliable evidence has yet been cited to support these allegations. Even the now-forgotten White House meeting on religious persecution, which had become controversial for the Priya Saha episode, resurfaced with a new twist. Since Ullah attended the meeting as a Rohingya representative, he is now being branded as anti-Bangladesh, although he made one single appeal to President Donald Trump: help us get back our home.
The role of NGOs in the aftermath of the crisis has clearly not been perfect. But their contributions to educating the Rohingya children, ensuring that refugees receive sufficient food and health aids and creating awareness worldwide have been critical. But in the local media, NGOs have been subjected to crude vilification, accused of working to sustain the crisis for self-interest.
Some even saw a conspiracy by NGOs and humanitarian organisations to convince the Rohingyas to not go back, when they protested using English posters and placards. Such an assertion is not only unfair but also offensive. The same goes for the notion that Rohingyas are refusing to go back because they are living comfortably in refugee camps. No refugee camp—certainly not the camps in Cox’s Bazar—can be a substitute for home. Why should one expect the Rohingyas to go back to the place where they endured and witnessed unimaginable horror and destruction—simply on a promise by their oppressors?
Not a single organisation, be it intergovernmental in nature or a credible human rights body, is convinced that the situation in Rakhine is conducive to proper repatriation. The verification criteria set by Myanmar will not make even a fairly large group of Rohingyas eligible for return.
The government in Rakhine has only built (or is planning to build) several hundred congregated housing units, which are not only insufficient but also mean Rohingyas would not get back their lost land.
More importantly, Myanmar has failed to ensure whether returned Rohingyas would be granted full rights as citizens, nor has it been able to credibly assure that Rohingyas would not be subjected to similar treatment which led to their expulsion in the first place. The demands to investigate countless claims of gross human rights abuses against military and security personnel are still rejected outright by the Myanmar government.
Therefore, if one blames Rohingyas for refusing to go back under current circumstances, they would be blaming the victims, and inadvertently or willingly, doing Myanmar’s bids.
The fact that the Rohingya crisis has put enormous pressure on a resource-strapped country like ours is undisputable. And it is understandable that, as citizens, we are concerned about it. But unsubstantiated and exaggerated figures are invented to exacerbate anger.
Last week, for example, a leading news portal cited unknown officials to claim that the government spent Tk 72,000 crores for Rohingyas in two years, excluding the substantial amount of foreign assistance. In reality, the government in the 2018-19 budget allocated only Tk 400 crores for the Rohingya.
Clearly, those who came up with these fictitious figures did not do the math, but judging by the number of shares and reactions the story attracted on social media, many got misinformed and, in the process, agitated by the presence of the Rohingyas.
Then there is the insinuation of Rohingyas being criminals. This is a classic xenophobic trope about refugees and migrants. Even respected media outlets cannot seem to delve into the Rohingya issue without focusing on the supposed “degradation of law and order situation” in the refugee camps.
The other day another journalist friend of mine posted a status on Facebook. Citing local police statistics, he wrote that over the last two years, roughly 38-43 murders were committed in the camps. That is well below the typical per-million murder rate in Bangladesh.
The notion that Rohingyas are involved in drug offenses is often exaggerated, as the whole debate surrounding drug trade generally is. Sure, Rohingyas are involved in the drug trade, but so are Bangladeshis—the most serious yaba offenders listed by several government agencies are actually powerful locals in Cox’s Bazar.
Admittedly, Rohingyas have been drug mules, as have the locals. But to blame Rohingyas for the proliferation of yaba is unfair, because they are simply a small linkage of a more complicated and very large chain. Blaming Rohingyas also ignores the role of more serious enabling factors such as the geographical proximity of Cox’s Bazar to Myanmar, the demand of drugs near the border, failure of law enforcement and border forces, and a lack of employment in the refugee camps.
Other xenophobic insinuations include notions that Rohingyas are illiterate and thus breed like rabbits—ironically, coming from the people of the world’s most densely populated country. Some also claim that Rohingyas are ungrateful towards host communities and are about to expel and replace the locals. An opinion piece run by a leading news portal compared Rohingyas with “abscess” that needed to be removed. Does this sound familiar?
Sadly, many on social media are influenced by these fear-mongering, hateful posts. People who welcomed Rohingyas with open arms are turning against them, although they have never met a Rohingya before. This is a textbook example of how the media could turn people’s humane instincts into hate.
There is no denying that local residents around the refugee camps are genuinely frustrated. They feel threatened as they are now outnumbered by refugees. When Rohingyas first arrived in small numbers, some locals were sympathetic enough to allow them to live temporarily on their agricultural lands. But many of the guests are unable or refusing to leave now.
The crisis also attracted a large number of NGOs and humanitarian organisations. The locals resent the fact that they are not properly recruited by these organisations. Moreover, the price of primary commodities, rent and the cost of living, in general, have shot up, affecting local livelihoods.
The best ways to alleviate these concerns would be to include local representatives in the decision-making process—especially in issues that directly impact them. Both the government and the NGOs should make it a policy to recruit locals on a preferential basis in appropriate positions and prefer local sources in their procurements. The authorities should also engage with the Rohingyas occupying the private lands of the locals to accommodate them in the camp.
No one disputes the need to repatriate the refugees as soon as possible—not even Rohingyas themselves. But again, it is not the Rohingyas who are pulling the strings. Therefore, provoking the domestic population against the refugees can only have serious ramifications—ones that may not be controllable.
What disturbs me the most is that we are behaving with the Rohingyas the same way as racist politicians do with immigrants like us in the West. When far-right Western politicians or hate-spewing newspapers embark on awful immigrant-bashing rants, we’re astonished. When our desperate people were caught or treated inhumanely in foreign jails or camps in Thailand and Libya, or died trying to cross the Mediterranean or Bay of Bengal, we were mournful. After all, we are a country whose economy is vastly supported by millions of migrants scattered around the world, legally or illegally.
But when it is us having to host desperate people, we are not hesitating to switch to the oppressor’s role. Let us not ruin the spirit with which we greeted “the most persecuted minority in the world” and set an example for the rest of the world as to how to stand in solidarity with an oppressed people.
Nazmul Ahasan is a commentator and communications executive.
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I'm caught somewhere in the middle on the issue of gun ownership. Obviously there is the Constitutional argument in favor of ownership.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be
I think that a lot of gun-owning Americans, these days, tend to attribute an opinion to the framers that, simply, is far too extreme in its
assumptions. All too often the first half of the amendment is completely ignored....you know, the "a well regulated militia being necessary to the
security of a free State," bit. We no longer live in a society where there are functional militias defending States rights and 'freedom.'
Neither guns, nor society, are the same as they were when the framers created the Constitution and the right to bear arms. Thinking of the time frame
in which the Amendment was written, it was one of political repression by the reigning authorities on the colonies. They were not allowed to have
guns or form their own militias, and the amendments were a response to that oppression. Today, at least I feel, the mentality that a lot of, not
necessarily all, gun-owners follow these days is not one of owning a gun to feed the family and protect the common good, but instead some form of
romantic attachment to a 'cowboy' mentality from the American western advance.
Guns are no longer a symbol of defense from oppression, but, instead, have become a symbol of defiance and aggression, and often a symbol of
oppression itself. How many people defend their posession of guns with the idea that it is for home or personal protection? Many. How many have
actually been in a situation where they have had the opportunity to test their theory? I'd wager, few. In this respect, I believe that guns are
The majority of the civilised, democratic world do not allow, or are highly restrictive of, gun possession. Not Unironically, the rest of the
civilised, democratic world has a significantly lower per-capita rate of crime. Is there a correlation? Yes. Is it a causation? Perhaps.
But, this is where my opinion gets muddled.
I used to be completely against gun ownership. But, as I have grown older and have begun to see a scary change in the political culture of the United
States, I have begun to see the value of gun ownership. Don't get me wrong, my political leanings tend to ally more with leftist socialists than
anything else, but when the Libertarians and Survivalists say "they're(the government) coming to take away your freedom..." I tend to agree and I
tend to agree that there is a good chance that violence, or the threat of violence,(IE revolution(IE terrorism)) may be the only course of action in
order to retain freedom.
Unfortunately, and to add to the muddledness, it seems to me that the individuals who own the guns, and are more likely to gravitate toward violence
to preserve their way of life, are the ones that tend to side with those that I feel would take away my freedom....so, really, its a lose-lose
situation, as far as I can see.
At this stage in my life, I believe in the rational regulation of firearms, rather than the prohibition. I think there should be a need for the
posession of firearms. For instance, My father, brother and uncle are all gun-owners. My father, for a time while we lived in Alaska, did a bit of
hunting, had several guns, but after he stopped hunting, he sold a few of them. My uncle owns several guns, as well as several bows, and is an avid
hunter. I think in their cases, their ownership is rational. They hunt(ed). My brother on the other hand, lives in Miami and owns an assault rifle
and a sniper rifle, which he justifies ownership along the "home invasion" lines...this is not rational, and he should not be allowed to own such
weapons...unfortunately, he's the eact type of gun-owner I fear most...with the "bring 'em on, cowboy" mentality. It is a complicated issue.
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Iloilo City’s heat index has reached dangerous levels according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The temperature apparently reached 41 degrees Celsius last May 08, the highest heat index recorded so far in 2020 according to Engineer Michael Viola, PAGASA Iloilo weather observer.
Heat index is defined as an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity – what temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined by air. According to PAGASA, a heat index between 41 and 54 degrees Celsius is considered dangerous.
“Kapag matagal ang exposure sa direct light ng araw ay pwede itong magcause ng heat stroke. Uminom po tayo ng maraming tubig at manatili sa parti ng bahay hindi mainit lalu na angm ga matatanda,”states Engineer Michael Viola, PAGASA Iloilo weather observer, in an article by Iloilo Metropolitan Times.
What is heat stroke? In an article by the Mayo Clinic, heatstroke is defined as a condition caused by the body overheating, usually a result of prolonged exposure or physical exertion in high temperatures. The most serious form of injury is when the body temperature reaches 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heatstroke requires emergency treatment as it may cause damage to the brain, kidneys, and muscles.
Symptoms of heatstroke. In the same article, the following are symptoms of heatstroke: high body temperature, altered mental state, alteration in sweating, nausea and vomiting, flushes skin, rapid breathing, racing heart rate, and headache.
Immediate actions to alleviate heat stroke. The Mayo Clinic enumerates the following first aid actions for a person having a heat stroke while waiting for emergency treatment: get the person indoors or under shade, remove excess clothing, and cool the person with whatever means possible. It is also important to follow preventive measures such as staying hydrated and taking it easy during the hottest time of the day. Read more: Dangerous Heat Index May Cause Heat Stroke
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This part offers pointers for making applicable copies of pc software. Application software products are designed to satisfy a specific want of a specific atmosphere. The C++ programming language emerges because the dominant object-oriented language within the pc business when Bjarne Stroustrup publishes the ebook The C++ Programming Language.
Software is often designed and created (aka coded/written/programmed) in built-in development environments (IDE) like Eclipse , IntelliJ and Microsoft Visual Studio that can simplify the process and compile the software program (if relevant). You may study helpful abilities wanted by companies starting from hospitals to financial establishments, massive companies, college districts, and universities.
Software software program is developed to perform in any activity that benefits from computation. This is potential when there is an interface which converts our inputs to be meaningful to the system, which is called system software program. AAS: Take six quarters of courses and graduate along with your associate degree in computer software program support, able to get prime pc and software program assist jobs.
The basic interplay of the user with the pc is through enter units (you’ve already learnt different input devices in earlier chapter). Finally, laptop software is the methods logic pc customers interact with each time they turn on their desktops, laptops, and sensible phones.
Software can be purchased at a retail pc store or on-line and come in a box containing all the disks ( floppy diskette , CD , DVD , or Blu-ray ), manuals, guarantee, and different documentation. Be aware …
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Op-Ed: Mosquitoes taking over your California backyard? Here’s how you can fight back
We’re in the midst of severe drought, yet it’s more common than ever to get a mosquito bite in California. People can be heard lamenting that the Golden State is turning into humid Florida.
What we are experiencing is the success of Aedes mosquitoes, which invaded California beginning in the early 2000s and become peskier every year. Aedes may have escaped some of the natural controls — pathogens and predators — that evolved in their home environments.
Scientifically speaking, Aedes is a mosquito genus that includes three species that are present in California but not native to the state. Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, was the first to arrive, introduced in shipments of ornamental bamboo. In 2013, breeding colonies of Aedes aegypti made their way to California after successfully inhabiting the southeastern United States. Scientists have also observed Aedes notoscriptus in the state. All three species have spread diseases such as dengue fever and Zika virus in other countries.
Climate change is furthering the likelihood of Aedes invasions in temperate zones by increasing the number of life cycles the mosquitoes can complete within a year, according to a paper published last year in the scientific journal Nature Communications. That means mosquito-borne diseases are more likely to spread with a warming climate. Across the world, mosquito-borne illnesses kill more than a million people a year.
California’s Mediterranean climate, with its hot, dry summers, should be arid enough to eliminate the standing water that serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. But even in a Southern California that is increasingly dry due to climate change, mosquitoes exploit a human-created niche in our local ecosystems: irrigated landscapes. Aedes have a talent for finding and using small bodies of water for reproduction. Even a bottle cap filled with water will do.
If your choice is between using insecticides or being bitten by mosquitoes, what’s the right thing to do?
Of course, mosquitoes can be controlled through the widespread use of chemicals. In the U.S., DDT was commonly used from the 1940s through the 1960s to control agricultural pests and mosquitoes. But DDT is a broad-spectrum insecticide that led to a series of cascading problems, including a decline in bald eagle and peregrine falcon populations, and it was banned in 1972.
In an attempt to control the Mediterranean fruit fly, helicopter flyovers regularly dotted the nighttime sky in the 1990s as neighborhoods were sprayed with the pesticide malathion to kill the medfly. To counter West Nile virus in 2004, officials applied malathion in a more limited and targeted fashion in California.
But tools other than pesticides are available to combat insect pests. Scientists are developing safer, more effective interventions to control insect populations by changing their breeding behavior. For instance, sterile medflies are released to help control reproduction. Similar techniques are in development to deal with ever-expanding mosquito populations.
Homeowners and apartment dwellers already have the ability to help keep mosquito populations in check. For their gardens, they can choose drought-tolerant native plants that require less irrigation, particularly in the summer. Once established, some native plants, such as manzanitas and sages, don’t need to be watered.
Gardeners can also take to heart the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District’s educational slogan to remind us to eliminate standing water in our yards: Tip, Toss and Take Action. Tip out any standing water, toss out unneeded containers that collect water and take action by sharing mosquito prevention tips with others.
Southern Californians have also gotten used to semitropical landscaping that requires irrigation, which has helped mosquitoes thrive. When making large-scale landscape decisions, people should avoid water-hungry turf grass and choose native flora since it needs less water and leads to fewer mosquitoes.
It also provides other benefits. Native vegetation supports biodiversity by encouraging native insects that feed birds and other creatures. Nonnative species — such as jacaranda, most palm trees and bougainvillea — don’t do this as well.
In California, oak trees and shrubs like buckwheat and Ceanothus (also known as California lilac) flourish. By planting these and other native species, people can have a positive effect on the environment by creating a cooling habitat that uses less water. An added benefit: It will reduce the need for summertime irrigation that promotes mosquito reproduction.
Sophie Parker is a lead scientist with the Nature Conservancy’s California chapter.
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Park n’ Shop is the largest grocery chain in Hong Kong with over 300 physical stores, an online delivery business, and several different retail and online brands within the Park n’ Shop family ranging from discount to high-end consumer staples, groceries, and home goods.
Park n’ Shop sought to better monetize their internal data spanning billions of individual customer purchases, increase customer loyalty, and grow their rapidly expanding online ordering and delivery business. Equipped with raw internal data and a well-established legacy database and IT resources, Park n’ Shop engaged Reboot AI to assist converting their raw data into realized business value.
Reboot AI Engagement
In collaboration with senior Park n’ Shop leaders, Reboot AI formulated a strategy to use internal and key external data to increase customer LTV through personalized promotions and predictive shopping carts which would know what customers needed to buy before they knew themselves.
With Reboot AI’s help, terabytes of internal data were augmented with key external data such as recent weather patterns and upcoming forecasts. With fully automated data collection, processing, and augmentation established, Park n’ Shop and Reboot AI were able to incorporate multiple custom designed machine learning algorithms to accurately predict i) which customer would be shopping for a given product on a given day, ii) the best products to bundle as a personalized upsell for each customer, and iii) how sensitive a specific customer would be to price promotions.
These insights enabled Park n’ Shop to fully optimize which products were offered to each customer and when to offer customers personalized promotions and rewards - maximizing customer loyalty and basket sizes, while minimizing customer churn and foregone revenue.
Immediately upon the completion of Reboot AI’s engagement, Park n’ Shops’ email campaign metrics saw a meteoric rise. Click through rates were up more than 7000%, while conversion rates saw a 3000% increase. The impact on bottom line revenues in the quarter post deployment was estimated to be in the US$ millions.
- 70x increase in Click Through Rates
- 30x increase in Conversion Rates
- 2.3K gigabites of data analysed
- 2.7B transactions analysed
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This was requested by
who wanted a picture of Peach kissing Mario. I love how Peach's dress came out. It looks like a soft, cozy blanket that I want to wrap myself with
I'm really proud of how this one came out. The background, reminds me so much of the old Mario games. You don't see black and white, checkered tile sets, red brick textures or clouds with eyes anymore. I originally made those textures for my friend's Mario fangame, but he wont mind if I use them for art too
Edit: Haha, I accidentally screwed up on the title. It said, "Peaches and Mario Love" which doesn't make sense.
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gets a new look !
The wind blows, the sound of armor resonates. A knight escorts a young woman through the plains. Thunder starts growling, clouds fill the landscape. The knight, worried, stares at the castle on the horizon. The end approaches.
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Speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health continues to grow, especially after his recent meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
During the meeting, captured on video by the "Daily Mail," Putin displayed unusual behavior, including a twitching left leg and awkwardly twisting his left foot.
This has fueled rumors about his health, adding to previous speculations that he might be suffering from Parkinson's disease or cancer.
The video shows Putin and Kim Jong-un in conversation at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome. Putin's left leg is visibly twitching, and he repeatedly lifts and lowers his foot in an odd manner.
This behavior has led to increased speculation about his health, including rumors of a possible stroke.
During the meeting, Kim Jong-un spoke about Russia and North Korea jointly waging a "holy war" against the West and fighting "imperialism." Putin's strange movements occurred even as these serious topics were being discussed, adding an element of concern about his well-being.
Persistent health rumors
For months, there have been rumors about Putin's health, including possible diagnoses of Parkinson's disease and cancer. Some even suggest that Putin uses body doubles due to his deteriorating health. However, the Kremlin has not confirmed any of these speculations.
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So a little while ago Donald (the designer) came up with the idea that we should have poker in Luckslinger. I wasn't sure if this was a joke, or if he was serious. Either way I decided to ‘experiment'
a bit, because to me trying to make poker seemed like a new challenge.
Either way, one weekend a while ago I was a bit bored and decided to give it a try, I started by reading how poker works and then programming the basics, a card deck with cards that can be shuffled and that can be laid out on the table. I was already quite happy with this, little did I know that the hardest part was about to come.
Because I had hardly played poker before I wasn't really aware of all the different kind of pairs there were, but I read some stuff on the internet and starting making my ‘pair recogniser' so that I can see which pairs are on the table and I can score them against each other and get the best pair on the table.
After I finished this up, I figured that I was already pretty far. Because I would have to test many pairs and I didn't want to manually test all of them, which would take really long, I decided to set up automated tests for poker. I was able to simulate cards on the table and then run tests against them. For example if there are two 2's there should a be a one pair of 2's on the table. But when there are two 2's and two 3's there should be a two pair of 2 and 3 on the table. Etc.
Just when I thought that finding pairs was quite tricky, I started working on a thing that scored all the pairs and would choose the best one, a part of this was not hard, but another part was..quite hard. After I eventually got this working it was quite usefull because I could use the same code for the AI to decide how good his hand was (or how bad it was).
After I got all that stuff working I was really pleased with the end result, the only thing left was the poker-AI and some bugs fixing ofcourse. After googling around a bit I found that real poker AI is insanely hard to make and because this is a ‘mini-game' of Luckslinger, I decided to keep the AI relatively simple.
Currently the poker is implemented into Luckslinger, so you can talk with a guy in the Saloon and poker against him. The way it will probably work is that you wager some money ($50) and then if you beat him at poker, you will win $100. Otherwise you could just exploit it and get crazy rich ^^
I might do a more in-depth (programming) post about how I programmed the poker and all the stuff around it later, but for now I'll leave it at this.
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TR soccer wins, SHS soccer falls
The Three Rivers soccer team beat visiting Edwardsburg 4-1 on Monday evening.
Edwardsburg scored the first goal fewer than two minutes into the match.
Three Rivers took advantage and got level with the Eddies just a few minutes later on a goal from Torri Towles. It was assisted by Illy Taylor.
Towles would score again a few minutes later, giving the Lady Cats the lead for good. This was assisted by Alivia Knapp.
Three Rivers led 2-1 at halftime.
In the second, Three Rivers got two goals. They each came from Taylor. The first was assisted by Knapp, the second was assisted by Olivia Penny.
Plainwell 8, Sturgis 0
The Sturgis soccer team was defeated by Plainwell, 8-0, on Monday evening.
Rylee Wanamaker kept the Trojans in the game while recording 10 keeper saves.
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Cook’s Essentials is a QVC house brand that sells a variety of cookware products. While they have offered a 1.5 lb stainless steel bread machine in the past, this bread maker is no longer available according to the Cook’s Essentials website. The same goes for the 2.5 lb double loaf bread machine.
Note that you can still obtain a previously owned Cook’s Essentials bread machine by looking for listings on secondary markets like Ebay.
Discover the convenience of fresh homemade bread with Cook's Essentials Bread Makers. These top-of-the-line kitchen appliances allow you to effortlessly create delicious, freshly baked bread right in your own home.
With a variety of settings and features, you can customize your bread to your liking, whether it's a classic white bread, artisan bread, raisin bread or a hearty whole wheat bread.
Say goodbye to store-bought bread and hello to the aroma of freshly baked goodness with Cook's Essentials Bread Makers.
When choosing a bread maker, it's important to consider the key features and benefits. Let's take a look at some of the top features offered by Cook's Essentials Bread Makers so you can decide the best bread machine option for your fresh loaf.
Cook's Essentials bread makers are an excellent addition to your kitchen, as they have many convenient and user-friendly functions for your fresh homemade bread.
They provide various preset functions, such as multigrain, gluten free, white bread, whole wheat, rapid cycle, French bread, multigrain, add-ins (raisin / nut) bake, and knead. These settings help you effortlessly make different types of bread.
Cook’s Essentials Has Many Different Cooking Cycles - Tailored to Different Functions and Bread Types
One key benefit of using a bread maker is that it allows you to maintain control over the dry ingredients and wet ingredients, making it possible to create bread tailored to your dietary preferences.
Considering the costs and benefits, you may find that making your own bread provides both a financial and health advantage.
With a Cook's Essentials bread maker, you can make various loaf sizes, adding versatility to your baking endeavors. One of their small appliances allows you to either make a single 2.5-lb loaf or two 1-lb loaves at a time, owing to its inclusion of two loaf pans.
This feature can come in handy when you want to bake multiple loaves for different occasions or dietary preferences.
A Cook's Essentials bread maker is a valuable appliance for those with gluten-intolerant or gluten-sensitive diets, as it features a gluten-free setting. This allows you to easily bake gluten free bread, allowing you to enjoy freshly baked bread without worrying about potential allergens.
In conclusion, a Cook's Essentials bread maker is an incredibly useful and versatile appliance that can help you make various types of bread at home, from gluten free bread to whole wheat bread. Its various settings, loaf size options, and ability to control ingredients make it a must-have for any baking enthusiast.
When making bread at home using your Cooks Essentials bread machine, you have control over every ingredient that goes into your dough.
You can choose the quality and type of flour, sugars, and oils, giving you a fresher and often healthier final product. In contrast, store-bought bread might contain additives or preservatives.
Store Bought Bread is Likely to Contain Preservatives - Unlike the Fresh Bread You Make From Home
First, always follow your bread machine's instruction manual to ensure you use the correct order of ingredients and settings.
Typically, you add liquids first, then flour, and finally, the remaining ingredients like salt, sugar, seasonings, and dry milk powder. The yeast should be the last thing you add to your bread machine.
When you make your own bread, not only do you have control over the ingredients, but you might also save money compared to buying store-bought bread. Homemade bread can save cost, especially if you don't factor in the time spent making it.
As your bread machine mixes the ingredients, it begins the kneading process, which is essential for developing the gluten in the dough.
Without proper kneading, your bread might not rise well or have the desired texture. Your bread machine takes care of this step for you, ensuring that the dough is well-developed and ready for baking.
When using your Cook’s Essentials bread machine, be sure to allow the dough to rest before using it. This helps the gluten relax and yields a thicker crust. A rest time between 5 to 30 minutes is usually sufficient.
By making your own bread, you gain control over the ingredients and enjoy the satisfaction of creating a delicious, homemade product.
Improve your baking skills with Cook's Essentials stainless steel bread maker!
The baking process involves several key steps when using a Cook's Essentials bread maker. These steps may vary slightly depending on the specific model, but the general process remains the same.
With a bread machine, you can opt for a Rapid Bake setting, significantly reducing the baking time. In this mode, the bread machine speeds up the process so that you can enjoy freshly baked bread in a shorter period.
The convection feature found in some bread makers can help achieve this faster baking by circulating air uniformly, resulting in quicker and more even baking.
Cooks Essentials rapid baking mimics convection oven baking. Rapid baking typically accelerates the rising stages, condensing the multiple rise cycles into shorter durations.
However, remember that the shortened process might affect the texture or taste of the bread. While it might yield different results than a standard program, it is ideal when you need fresh bread on short notice.
Most Cook's Essentials bread makers come with a convenient timer feature. This allows you to set the bread machine to start at a specific time, ensuring the bread is freshly baked and ready when you want it.
To use this feature, input the necessary ingredients into the machine, select your baking program, and set the timer according to the baking time required for your chosen recipe. For example, if the recipe requires 3 hours of baking time and you want the bread ready in 6 hours, set the timer for a 3-hour delay.
During baking, the bread machine will mix, knead, and allow the dough to rise according to the selected program. Once the baking time is complete, it typically moves to a 'keep warm' function, which maintains the bread at an optimal temperature until you're ready to enjoy it.
Keeping your bread maker in top shape is simple. Make sure to clean it after every use. Remove the bread pan and the kneading paddle, then wash with soapy warm water. Be gentle when cleaning the pan to avoid scratching it. Next, wipe down the interior with a damp cloth.
To maintain optimal performance, storing your bread maker in a cool, dry place is essential. This will help prevent any potential damage and ensure your machine lasts for years to come.
With your Cook's Essentials bread maker, you will enjoy a variety of recipes, from traditional white bread to flavorful herb-infused loaves. Follow the provided guidelines, and you'll be creating delicious bread in no time.
Always choose a Teflon-free bread machine to ensure a healthy baking process when using a bread maker. With the right machine, you can create a variety of doughs effortlessly. For instance, try making pizza dough with ease. Simply add your ingredients and let the machine mix and knead them.
Remember to choose the right settings for a perfect dough, especially when preparing gluten-free bread. The gluten-free dough can be tricky, but your bread maker can help you achieve the desired consistency.
At the time of this writing (September, 2023) there were no new Cook’s Essentials bread machines available on the QVC website. You can check out secondary marketplaces (like Ebay) to find a used Cook’s Essentials bread maker if you’re interested in obtaining one.
To clean your bread maker, unplug it and let it cool down. Remove the baking pan and kneading paddles and wash them with warm soapy water. Use a damp cloth to wipe the inside and outside of the machine. Avoid immersing the bread maker in water.
Cook's Essentials bread makers allow you to make various types of bread, such as white, whole wheat, and multigrain breads. You can also create dough for pizza, pasta, pastries, and quick breads like banana bread.
The baking time depends on the recipe you choose. Most standard bread recipes take an average of 3 to 4 hours. Quick breads and dough require less time, while whole grain and specialty breads may take slightly longer.
Yes, with Cook's Essentials bread makers, you can make gluten-free bread using gluten-free flour mixes and recipes designed specifically for bread machines.
Cook's Essentials bread makers typically include a delay timer feature. This function allows you to set the machine up to 13 hours before starting the bread-making process, ensuring fresh bread when you want it.
The capacity, or loaf size, of Cook's Essentials bread makers, ranges from 1 to 2 pounds, depending on the model. This accommodates various family sizes and bread preferences.
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Why Kim Votes
As we barrel towards election day, my brilliant business partner Sasha suggested that we write about why election day is so important to us. At the moment, it seemed like a great idea. I was at Disneyland - everything sounds like a great idea when you’re holding a pretzel. Now as I sit here, trying to explain to you (and even myself) why voting is so important to me, I feel a little… overwhelmed.
I am overwhelmed by the idea that people were brutally beaten and killed for the right to cast a ballot. They were jailed and harassed. They were supposed to be silenced by these actions - it didn’t work. It couldn’t have, because those that were fighting for the right to vote understood what that ballot meant - Freedom. Power. Recognition. They wanted to be heard and seen. So they marched, protested, and refused to quit.
I am overwhelmed by the patriotism with which I was raised. Parents that never let me think that my vote wasn’t incredibly important. Parents that took me to a city hall meeting. A mom that brought me to volunteer with a campaign. A grandmother who loved this country as most immigrants do - a beautiful possibility. A possibility only fully recognized when a ballot is cast and participation is made.
I am overwhelmed by the number of people who are sending me pictures of them voting. Texting me questions about the procedure of voting. Just the sheer number of people who have sent me the kindest and most supportive messages during the election, and assuring me that yes, they will vote.
Voting has always been a romantic notion to me. The idea that our country is a great experiment and every two years we get to have a direct hand in the way our country will be run. I have always loved election day and can’t wait to go home after work tomorrow and watch the results come in.
Now, however, elections mean so much more to me as we grow We’re the People. Of course, I will be watching for candidates and propositions across the country that I love, but it means more than that.
Election day is about using your voice. Understanding that the things you care about are important. There is so much news, and sometimes it does feel like D.C., and those in power are incredibly far away, making decisions that don’t affect you. It can be easy to feel like your single vote in an election doesn’t make a difference.
It does. I promise you.
Not only does your vote matter in every election on a procedural level (if everyone felt their vote didn’t matter, and so they chose not to vote, then what happens?), it matters on a personal level. Voting is a way that you are of service to the things you love and about which you care. It’s a way to validate those things and to take action. If you’re willing to take the time to talk to your friends and family about something you love and feel passionate about, you should be willing to take the time to cast a ballot in service of it as well.
It also validates your voice to yourself. As silly as it may sound. When you vote, you’re saying “my voice matters. It matters that I am heard.”
And it does matter that you’re heard. It matters to me that you understand that power of your voice. You are not just one single vote among millions; you are the vote. You are the vote that matters because you are the vote in service of the things you care about. You are the one standing up for what you love. You are the one taking a stand. People vote for a million different reasons, but your vote for your reasons has the power to make a difference.
You have the power to make anything happen when you show up on election day. You have the power to fight for what you want. You have the power to change your representatives or even promote them. You have the power to change the laws. You have the power to change your life.
I am overwhelmed by your power. I look forward to you exercising it.
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If Dr. Miguel Nicolelis along with his international group of researchers succeed, the paralyzed could walk again.
The team claims that they have cleared a hurdle to the construction of a prosthetic suit that will enable the paralyzed to walk, as well as restore their sense of touch. They are working towards the opening day of the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil when they hope to send in a young quadriplegic striding out to playing fields to open the games.
Their contraption is like a “prosthetic exoskeleton”. Nicolelis with collaborators, neuroscientists and physiologists from Brazil, Switzerland, Germany and the United States have reported success with lab monkeys with it.
In laboratory tests, electrical messages conveying sensation could be sent directly to the monkeys' brains. Both animals could distinguish among three identical circles by virtually “feeling” their differing textures. Specially coded electrical currents were delivered straight to each monkey's sensory cortex by four filaments the breadth of a hair. Both Mango and Nectarine (the two female monkeys in the experiment) quickly learned to discern one circle from another to complete a task. The study appeared in the journal Nature.
For a person with a spinal cord injury, sending such orchestrated bursts of electrical information to the brain could do more than allow a patient who has lost sensation to experience the pleasures of touch again. The breakthrough would also provide the necessary sensory feedback for the user of a prosthetic walker to navigate uneven terrain and steer clear of dangers such as hot or slippery surfaces. By adding sensory feedback, the latest experiment creates a loop of command and control that could make the complex act of walking possible.
“The remarkable success with nonhuman primates is what makes us believe that humans could accomplish the same task much more easily in the near future,” Nicolelis said. “We hope that in the next few years this technology could help to restore a more autonomous life to many patients who are currently locked in without being able to move or experience any tactile sensation of the surrounding world.”
Dr. Bruce Volpe, a professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College calls the breakthrough a “remarkable use of sensory information” that “opens novel ... possibilities” for patients who have lost movement and sensation to injury or illness. Following injury or stroke, patients' recoveries are often hampered by the “noisy, unresponsive or absent sensory information” making its way to their brains, Volpe says. “These data suggest new options for generating that missing and crucially informative sensory information,” he said. “We are trying to provide the patient a new body, and we believe the patient's brain will assimilate the new body as part of the sense of self of the patient,” Nicolelis said. “It would be just like a car…only a little tighter.”
UCLA physiologist V. Reggie Edgerton, who was not involved in Nicolelis' work but has pioneered the use of electrical stimulation to initiate movement in paralyzed patients, said that the brain's innate flexibility — its ability to take in electrical signals and learn to attach meaning to them — makes approaches like that of the Walk Again Project highly promising.
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Hi! My name is Brandy and I’m a licensed professional counselor and certified functional nutritionist in Thornton, CO. I specialize in helping people get to the root cause of their codependency. I received my MA degree from Naropa University in Boulder, CO and have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. I’m passionate about a holistic approach to codependency that includes mind, body and spirit.
Currently, I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma and other related issues. I provide a unique approach as a therapist that can go beyond talk therapy and explore the connection between your body and your mind . Contact me to learn more.
Dealing with Codependency
Codependency involves sacrificing one’s personal needs to try to meet the needs of others. Someone who is codependent has an extreme focus outside themselves. Their thoughts and actions revolve around other people, such as spouses or relatives.
Codependency often appears in relationships which are unbalanced and unhealthy. A person with codependency often tries to save others from themselves. They may get hurt trying to “cure” a partner’s addictions or abusive behaviors.
Common symptoms of codependency include:
Low Self-Esteem: Codependency may cause feelings of shame and worthlessness. A person may believe they do not deserve happiness. If a person does not value themselves, they may try to get others to value them. The sense of “being needed” can prompt internal gratification, even if the recipient of care does not show gratitude.
Poor Boundaries: Codependent people often feel responsible for others’ happiness. They can have a hard time saying “no” or putting their own needs first. They may hide their true thoughts and feelings to avoid upsetting others.
A Need to “Save” Others: Codependent people may feel it is their duty to protect their loved ones from all harm. If a loved one does something wrong, they will likely try to fix the situation on loved one’s behalf. Such behavior can prevent others from becoming independent or learning from their mistakes. It may also enable abuse or addiction to persist unchallenged.
Self-Denial: A codependent person often prioritizes others’ well-being over their own. They may deny their own needs for rest, emotional support, and self-care. They may feel guilt or anxiety when asserting their own desires. Codependent people can feel uneasy when others offer support.
Perfectionism: Codependent people often project an image of self-reliance and competence. It is common for people to take on more responsibilities than they can handle. When they make an error or receive criticism, they may grow insecure.
Control Issues: A codependent person may link their own self-worth to others’ well-being. If a loved one fails, a codependent person may feel as if they failed themselves. Their attempts to make others’ lives better may shift into controlling or possessive behavior.
Your body, this sacred shell you live in, that allows you to participate in this life plays a huge part in how happy and vibrant you feel.
Think - gut health, brain health, nutrition, sleep, movement, detox, autonomic nervous system, and much more.
Your mind, the voice inside your head, telling you so much about yourself and this life influences your mood and energy on a daily basis.
Think - mindfulness, limiting beliefs, meditation, mind management, thought work, etc.
Your Soul, the divine being you are. The driver of your intuition is seeking your connection so you can live a life with purpose and meaning.
Think - deep questions, energy practices, intuitive gifts, stillness, and connection to self, other, and the Divine.
Insurances I accept
Mindfulness and Meditation
How to care for our bodies and brains
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The term "Third Places" may not be common in everyone's vocabulary, but their disappearance has brought the concept into the public eye.
It was Sunday. I was taking a stroll through the city centre in Luxembourg. An old friend of mine was accompanying me and we were having a nice chat, but the weather didn't really cooperate. It was windy and even though the sun was out, my cheeks were burning from the constant wind in my face.
So, we decided to sit down somewhere – anywhere we could find shelter from the wind. We went for a café – one of those chain coffee shops that you can find literally everywhere, with overpriced lattes and cheap wall decor. It was when I was paying my due 7€ for my latte when a thought hit me. I wish we could have gone somewhere we didn't have to pay a small fortune to sit down and just be social!
As a media and journalism student, I couldn't get rid of this thought. Instead, I did some digging. It turns out my issue with the city centre and its absence of free social spaces has already been described as a global phenomenon by the late American urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg. He was the one who coined the term "Third Place" to describe a neutral social location that is not home ("First Place") or work ("Second Place").
These places can be anything from a coffee shop, a park, or a library, where people can gather, socialise, exchange ideas and form meaningful bonds with others in their community.
However, in recent years, the rise of consumerism and the emphasis on individualism have led to the decline of Third Places, replaced by sports or entertainment venues that require a purchase to enjoy them.
This got me thinking about the impact of economic development on the social fabric of a city. Does rapid economic growth inevitably lead to the disappearance of Third Places? And if so, what does this mean for social cohesion, integration, and community building?
This trend is especially evident in Luxembourg City, where the proliferation of shopping malls, gyms, and office buildings has replaced Third Places, free to access. A fairly recent example may be the destruction of the Hamilius underground passage in Luxembourg City, which was a common place for dancers, buskers, and simply teenagers to meet up.
I would even go that far to hypothesise that the growing lack of Third Places may be a reason why so many people think of Luxembourg as a boring country. There aren't many places where one can find spontaneous and free events, like communal picnics, busking sessions, public raves or jams. All of these events need to be organised, approved by a municipality and – often poorly – marketed.
But still, they need to be organised. They don't just happen in an organic, spontaneous way.
As a counterexample, the city of Barcelona is doing is differently: On every corner, you can find a gathering of like-minded people. Someone brings a music box and the crowd entertains itself through the whole night.
Be it on the steps of a church, a random small place in the labyrinth-like city centre, or on the long boulevard which accommodates not only pedestrians, but also bikers, skaters, rollers… A place where anyone can meet and socialise without financial implications!
As someone who values community and social interaction, I believe that the disappearance of Third Places is a significant loss to society. The younger generation, today's adolescents, are particularly impacted by this phenomenon. Today, more than ever, they tend to meet up at someone's house instead of a Third Place.
Parks and random hubs are becoming rarer and rarer. The coffee shop and the cinema are still great options to meet up, don't get me wrong, but teenagers do not have the kind of money to afford these places on a daily basis – at least not with today's prices.
I would even go that far to assume that the disappearance of those social spots is a contributing factor to the rising individualism in the younger population. Staying home and interacting with virtual communities is becoming ever more widespread. And who can blame them? It is significantly cheaper.
I remember when I was a teenager, my mum always nagged on me when I spent too much time on the family computer – yes, outing myself as a millennial here – and pressured me to go outside and meet with my friends. Which I did. We spent the entire evening in the village just hanging around at the skate park. Today, said skate park doesn't exist anymore.
Living in the city, I wouldn't even know where I would spend a whole evening with my friends that I wouldn't have to pay entrance for. Maybe a picnic on the Kinnekswiss, but we'd also have to leave before sundown as it is not a great place to be after dark.
Frankly, I can relate when teenagers are unwilling to spend time outside when outside is a desert of asphalt and price tags.
This fragmentation of communities and limitation of opportunities for social interaction is a worrying trend. In my humble opinion, Third Places should be put on our To-Be-Preserved list, right next to the rain forests and the coral reefs.
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Jerry Lewis was the last great clown
Think of Charlie Chaplin. Or Laurel and Hardy. Or Groucho Marx. You don’t think of a particular movie, you think of the classic characters they created. Each of them developed something that was bigger than any single film, someone who could live on in our imaginations.
Jerry Lewis, who just passed away, was perhaps the last in a line of such great clowns. He created an indelible character—a sort of outlandish man-child who couldn’t be controlled, not even by the laws of physics.
His was a meteoric rise to fame. At the age of 20 Lewis teamed with Dean Martin and they went straight to the top. From 1946 to 1956, there was no part of show biz they didn’t conquer—nightclubs, recordings, TV, movies. The duo starred in 16 features, and the audience couldn’t get enough of them. They were still at the top when they split up.
Jerry Lewis was old school—and a great school it was—where you created your character and refined it over the years, exploring it in whatever medium you were attempting.
Dean went on to his own sort of fame, while Jerry got more involved in the making of his films, often writing and directing. Some of the results — "The Bellboy" (1960), "The Nutty Professor"(1963), "The Patsy" (1964)—show not just a great comedian in action, but a director with a distinctive, imaginative and somewhat surrealistic style.
He had a falling off in popularity in the late 1960s. This was probably inevitable—when your character is childlike, and you rely on physical comedy, it can be tough when you hit your 40s. But he continued to work, even proving his dramatic bona fides, holding his own with Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s "The King Of Comedy" (1982).
Some people dismiss Lewis as just another tiresome slapstick artist, but if that were true, he would have burned out quickly, instead of being a beloved figure up to his death.
He stayed on top because, first and foremost, he was a unique talent. He could take a fall, twist himself into a pretzel, or just look at someone funny. He could also talk funny—straight lines could get a laugh when he said them. He could even sing and dance funny.
And if we dig a little deeper, we can see he wasn’t just a guy who fell down a lot, or did double takes. At his best, his character mixes a guileless sweetness with a devilish sense of anarchy. And, continuing the comic conflict, there’s some love in there (especially when Dean is around) mingled with not a little rage.
Today, we have comic actors. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s not really the same thing. They tend to play the role given, maybe adapting it somewhat to their personality. Jerry Lewis was old school—and a great school it was—where you created your character and refined it over the years, exploring it in whatever medium you were attempting.
Jerry Lewis was a lot of things. A movie star. A humanitarian who fought tirelessly against muscular dystrophy. Even, some would say, a loudmouth egomaniac.
But most of that will fade away. What will remain is the enduring comic figure he created. When you lose someone like Jerry Lewis, the only thing you know for sure is he can never be replaced.
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Gucci is delighted to announce the highly anticipated opening of its Gucci Cosmos exhibition in London. After a successful debut in Shanghai earlier this year, this cutting-edge showcase of the House’s most iconic designs is set to take place at 180 Studios from October 11 to December 31, 2023.
A Tribute to London’s Influence
The exhibition’s setup at 180 Studios has been masterfully designed by British artist Es Devlin, who also crafted the original exhibition. Devlin has thoughtfully incorporated elements that pay homage to London, recognizing the city’s pivotal role in inspiring Guccio Gucci to establish his Florentine artisanal luggage atelier in 1921. As visitors enter the exhibition, they will be immersed in a spectacular display that fuses London’s architectural beauty with Gucci’s distinctive style, creating an enchanting atmosphere that transports you through time and fashion.
Maria Luisa Frisa’s Curatorial Expertise
Italian curator Maria Luisa Frisa, known for her deep understanding of fashion’s historical significance, returns to curate the London stop of Gucci Cosmos. Drawing from the vast Gucci Archive, Frisa brings new, never-before-seen items to take center stage at the exhibition. I look forward to witnessing iconic pieces like the original Gucci Bamboo Bag, a symbol of the brand’s ingenuity, and exclusive garments worn by fashion icons from different eras. Frisa’s expertise in storytelling through fashion history will ensure that every visitor leaves the exhibition with a profound appreciation for Gucci’s enduring legacy.
A Journey Through Time
Gucci Cosmos takes visitors on an exciting journey through time, showcasing how the brand’s visionary spirit has continuously reflected and defined the ever-changing times. Witness the evolution of Gucci’s iconic GG logo, from its first appearance in the 1960s to its modern reinterpretations on the runway today. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of colors and patterns synonymous with Gucci’s bold and eclectic style, taking inspiration from various historical and artistic movements. The exhibition also features multimedia installations, transporting visitors to pivotal moments in fashion history, from the roaring twenties to the Revolutionary ’70s and beyond.
Transcending Boundaries: Gucci Cosmos Travels the World
As a traveling exhibition, Gucci Cosmos is a testament to the House’s commitment to sharing its heritage and craftsmanship with the world. It opens the doors to the Gucci Archive in Florence, allowing audiences worldwide to witness the evolution of the brand’s designs and iconic emblems. This global tour fosters an appreciation for the brand’s storied past, highlighting how Gucci’s impact has woven its way through time and across borders. Each city hosting Gucci Cosmos becomes a canvas for celebrating fashion, art, and culture, making the exhibition an immersive and enriching experience.
Paris and Kyoto: Destinations on the Horizon
The journey of Gucci Cosmos doesn’t end in London. In 2024, the exhibition will continue its exploration of culture and heritage as it travels to two more iconic cities – Paris and Kyoto. Paris, the epitome of haute couture, will see Gucci Cosmos paying tribute to the brand’s connections with French fashion and its influence on international trends. Meanwhile, with its rich artistic heritage, Kyoto will witness an enchanting fusion of traditional craftsmanship and Gucci’s contemporary vision. The anticipation for these future destinations excites fashion enthusiasts and art lovers.
Gucci Cosmos promises to be a transformative experience, celebrating the House’s unparalleled history while charting its exciting future. With its innovative curation, inspiring designs, and tribute to the cities it visits, this exhibition is not to be missed by fashion enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Mark your calendars for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the decades of Gucci’s groundbreaking fashion legacy.
For more information and tickets, visit gucci.com/cosmos-exhibition.
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'The Six,' a new documentary executive-produced by James Cameron, reveals the hidden stories of six Chinese survivors aboard the Titanic
More than a hundred years after the sinking of the Titanic, and two-billion-dollars’ worth of tears at the box office from James Cameron’s film adaptation, a small rescue team sets out again to salvage from the wreck of this tragedy.
Only this time the excavation takes place not on an ocean floor but in the depths of archives and family histories, and the mission’s target is a piece of the past forgotten from one of the 20th century’s most renowned disasters.
In The Six, researcher and author Steven Schwankert and director Arthur Jones search for traces of the six Chinese survivors of the ill-fated ocean liner that sank off the coast of Newfoundland on April 15, 1912. The journey takes them across the US, China, the UK, and Canada, guided by one single third-class ticket crowded with eight Chinese-sounding names which Schwankert, a maritime history enthusiast, had discovered during routine research into the Titanic.
Together, Schwankert and Jones pore over questions: Who were they? How did six out of the eight survive? Where were they headed in life? How is almost no one aware that there were Chinese passengers on the ship, while other Titanic survivors have been celebrated worldwide?
These questions string together researchers and disparate characters across oceans. There are purported acquaintances and descendants of the survivors, whose narratives slowly put this corner of history back into the picture. The filmmakers even meet the developers of the computer game Titanic: Honor and Glory, whose lifelike digital replica of the ship helps them figure out the escape route the six men might have taken.
The documentary brings us to a cafe in Cambridge, Ontario, where gray-haired patrons reminisce how the business’s previous Chinese owner used to fascinate residents of this small town with his tales of surviving the Titanic. It takes us to find a man named Tom Fong in Janesville, Wisconsin, whose father Fong Wing Sun is believed to be the Fang Lang on the list of Titanic survivors (Chinese passengers’ identities are hard to verify, as their names were phoneticized by White Star Line clerks in unreliable Latin script).
As we watch the team slowly salvage lost treasures and connect the dots, there is something here more fascinating than mere historical facts. As the ebbs and flows of research take the audience along with the team through all the dead ends, disappointments, and surprises, the journey squares up to the fact that there is a tremendous silence to be filled. Whether the filmmakers intended it or not, the film builds a history of remembering as much as it gazes at a history of forgetting.
To Tom Fong, family forgetting has left its mark: For most of his life, he had never learned about his father’s connection to the Titanic—not from his father, the media, or any other source. When Jones and Schwankert show him a deleted scene from Cameron’s Titanic, in which a Chinese man is rescued from a floating wooden board, Fong sits on his couch lost in thought.
Schwankert interpreted this reaction as Fong’s disappointment that his father was in the most famed shipping incident in the 20th century but never told him about it. But it could also be that Fong simply could not wrap his head around the information thrown at him through an enormous fog of historical silence. Such an investigation and its inter-continental ripples inevitably raise the question: How did the six men go so quietly into the dark?
The documentary conjures up one possible answer through the juxtaposition between the poem Fong Wing Sun wrote to a relative in Taishan, Guangdong province, and poems on the walls of the Angel Island Station in San Francisco, where hundreds of thousands of Chinese immigrants were detained and often deported from the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to the closure of the station in 1940. “The sky was high, ocean wide, and waves rough / I was saved by a piece of wood / Along with a couple of my brothers / We wipe the tears away as we laugh.” Fong’s poem reads. The sentiment echoes the lines inscribed at Angel Island, “...you must cast your idle worries to the flowing stream / Experiencing a little ordeal is not hardship.”
The poems, the researchers believe, reflect both the circumstances and the spirit common to Chinese laborers of that era. Due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, Fong Wing Sun and all the other Chinese survivors had to leave the US for Cuba as soon as the rescue boats brought them to New York. Perhaps the survivors didn’t bask in the memory of their time on the Titanic because, as Schwankert sums up toward the end of the film, surviving the shipwreck was not the most significant obstacle of their journey: “They never gave up on the night of the incident, and they never gave up for the rest of their lives.”
This image of a resilient people fighting their way through turbulent destinies ties the thousands of loose ends together. Societies tend to make sense of rediscovered fragments by weaving them back into a narrative—in this case, a contemporary one that is becoming increasingly urgent. As the #StopAsianHate movement against racial discrimination gathers momentum, The Six pieces together a new version of history that provides legitimacy and inspiration to contemporary calls for change.
Other Four Must-See Movies
Zhang Yimou’s latest is a spy movie set in 1930s Japanese-occupied Manchukuo. Four spies race through the winter forests of northeastern China to smuggle a man out of a Japanese prison camp; however, a local collaborator double-crosses the mission. Intrigue ensues in an expertly choreographed action film that recreates the old city of Harbin on set, filling it with fedoras, cigarettes, snow, and betrayal. The movie is acclaimed for its lush and engrossing visuals, befitting of one of the biggest-budget blockbusters to come out this season.
When 24-year-old An Ran (Zhang Zifeng) loses her parents in a car crash, her relatives urge her to give up her own dream of becoming a doctor to assume care of her 6-year-old brother. The tearjerking family drama directed by Yin Ruoxin topped the box office for 10 consecutive days after its release in April, and has been widely and critically applauded for challenging the traditional preference for sons over daughters in many Chinese families. The film also unflinchingly tackles tough issues such as the cruel consequences of the now-defunct one-child policy and the sexual assault of children.
The Eleventh Chapter
This grungy, rollicking drama-comedy features a murder within a play within a film. Ma Fuli (Chen Jianbin), a convicted murderer who insists he was innocent, goes to great lengths to stop theater director Hu Kunding (Dapeng) from putting on a play adapted from his alleged crime. The rehearsal of the play, set in 11 chapters, involves an increasingly complex web of characters who beg, seduce, and cheat in this emotionally explosive feature. The story ultimately calls into question the concept of truth, as well as the power of interpretation. Director Chen Jianbin also wrote and stars in the film.
Tracing Her Shadow
Director Peng Fei’s Tracing Her Shadow is a Chinese-Japanese co-produced drama based on the oral histories of Japanese orphans abandoned and raised in northeastern China after Japan’s surrender in 1945. The elderly Chen Huiming (Wu Yanshu) travels to Japan in search of her adopted daughter, with whom she lost contact years ago. Chen is aided in her search by a retired policeman and a young Japanese woman whose parents were war orphans. As the eclectic cast wander the Japanese countryside together, each character is revealed to be searching for something different. – Tina Xu (徐盈盈)
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NEW YORK (AP) – Chips, soda and frozen pizzas tend to be full of salt, sugar and fat, but now scientists are trying to understand if there is something else about such processed foods that might be bad for us. ] Already, the spread of cheap, packaged foods has been linked to rising obesity rates around the world.
While three recent studies offer more clues on how our increasingly industrialized food supply may be affecting our health, they also underscore how difficult nutrition science and advice can be. Here's what they say
WHAT DOES PROCESSED MEAN
Whether it's curing, freezing, milling or pasteurization, almost all foods undergo some sort of processing. Even though processing itself does not automatically make food unhealthy, "processed foods" is generally a negative term.
To more accurately identify the processed foods of most concern, scientists came up with a system that groups foods into four categories. It is far from perfect, but the system says highly processed foods are made of mostly industrialized ingredients and additives, with little to no intact whole foods.
Sodas, packaged cookies, instant noodles and chicken nuggets are examples of highly processed foods.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH PROCESSED FOODS
Cheap packaged foods are everywhere including checkout lines, gas stations and vending machines, and a very The researchers have found that the average daily weight of the four-week clinical trial is about the same amount of food. people were fed minimally processed foods.
The 20 participants were allowed to eat as much or as little as they wanted, and were checked into a clinic so their health and behavior could be
In another study based on questionnaires, researchers in France found people who ate more processed foods were more likely to have heart disease. A similar study in Spain found eating more processed foods was linked to a higher risk of death in general
WHAT IS IT ABOUT PROCESSED FOODS
Beyond the fact they taste really good, there might be other reasons why it's so hard
When fed minimally processed foods, people in the clinical trial produced more of a hormone that suppresses appetite, and less of a hormone that causes hunger. The reason for the biological reaction is not clear.
"Those foods tend to be softer and easier to chew and swallow," said Kevin Hall, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health who led the study. source of nutrients might make a difference. Fyers from whole fruits and vegetables, for example, may be better for making people feel full than the types of fiber added to packaged foods such as cookies, yoghurt and even soda
For French study, author Mathilde Touvier also noted the largely unexamined effects of the "cocktail" of additives used to make the various processed foods we eat
All three studies come with big caveats. The U.S. the study was tiny and individual behavior varied widely: Some have ate about the same amount of calories on both diets, and others ate far more on the processed diet.
Meals in the two diets were rated as similarly enjoyable, but Hall noted it's possible participants were saying what they thought they should. The processed food diet included foods such as salted nuts and whole milk, compared to unsalted nuts and low-fat milk for the unprocessed diet.
With French and Spanish studies, there could be other habits and environmental factors that explain the differences in health risks. The studies also did not reflect the broader population. In the Spanish study, participants were college graduates and relatively younger. And although the processed food was tied to a higher risk of death, the total number of deaths was still relatively small
WHAT WOULD YOU EATE
Even without the latest studies, people. Minimally processed foods tend to be richer in nutrients and more difficult to conserve, since they are not as widely available and convenient
Still, following that advice can be hard, especially if for people with limited time and money to spend on
"What frustrates me when the message is" Change the way you eat, "without thinking about why people eat the way they eat," said Sarah Bowen, a professor of food and inequality at North Carolina State University.
Another challenge is the broad spectrum of processed foods, distinguishing which ones may be better or worse as companies continuously re-engineer products to make them seem more wholesome.
The Associated Press of the Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education.
The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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I've already gotten three!
Ahhhhhhhhhh The most gorgeous man in the universe!!!
Make it a snow week and I'd be super pleased.
Magnificent! What panache!
Snow day = spending the day watching old skating videos on youtube :)
Why don't we have skaters like this any more? :(
We don't have skaters like this anymore because we have the heinous Code of Points judging system. Also, Yags is hella talented. You don't find those on every street corner. But the CoP has fuglified skating nearly beyond recognition.Hey Cinquanta, we want our sport back!
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Thursday, August 02, 2012
Would you like fries with that hate?
I understand that there is some hoopla about some chicken guy saying something and some people getting upset by it and causing a big stink. And the big stink upset some other people who decided that stuffing their faces with chicken would really stick it to the originally upset people.
I stayed home. I figured it would be a better use of my money and my voice if I donated what I would have spent buying my family a chicken dinner to a local food bank. Plus, I really, really, really dislike crowds.
I also understand that some of you ate there to show your solidarity with that guy and either with what he said or with the idea that supporting his establishment would better ensure that you can have faith in something and be allowed to talk about your faith and act on your convictions without being punished. Others of you may have eaten there because their waffle fries are tasty and it’s so nice to be told ‘My pleasure’ when you ask for something. I need to teach my kids that!
Some of you didn't eat there as a sign of solidarity with another group of people who felt like their support of this establishment would have resulted in supporting something that aims to strip them of the freedom to act on their own convictions.
Our beliefs either directly or indirectly effect how we act and speak. We want to have the freedom to act in accordance with our beliefs. Apparently that’s what everyone wants. Duh.
But people love to make a stink when someone else’s beliefs seem like they might keep you from having the freedom to act on your own beliefs.
So, some people claimed that because this one guy spoke out about one of his personal beliefs, which doesn’t effect the way he runs his business (except that he stays closed on Sundays to let the employees attend church, if they choose), that they were going to boycott. Actually, they said much worse than this too. And then for some ridiculous reason, some cities got scared or something and said that they were going to use their own power to keep this particular business out of their cities. As if that’s gonna fix the problem.
By boycotting and protesting and screaming ‘hate,’ do these people not see that they are saying that beliefs are fine and all, as long as I agree with them too? I mean, it’s no secret that the founders of this particular business are Christian and have values and beliefs that align with the Christian faith. No one’s raised a stink before. And it’s not like anyone was denied services or told they couldn’t work there or anything. This guy just mentioned in passing that he has a particular belief and people went ape shit.
But woe to anyone who goes ape shit when YOU share what you believe in and expect to have the freedom to act on those convictions! No, everyone else needs to stifle their faith. Hide it. Just be nice and smile and act like everything is fine. But I want to frolic on your face and scream about my rights to act on my beliefs from the rooftops and if you try to stop me, I will cry ‘HATE.’
This drives me bonkers. and I hear from it all sides of this issue.
Somewhat related, and please correct me if I'm wrong. But don't businesses have the right to refuse services if, in fulfilling those requested services, they personally feel like they’d be going against their convictions. We have protections in place for these people right? From what I can tell, no one is being denied a chicken sandwich, but all this talk about freedoms got me thinking...
So if you go somewhere and request a service and are turned down because the service provider feels strongly that they shouldn’t serve you, move on! There are probably at least a half dozen other service providers in your area who wouldn’t bat an eye at your request. Just go find one of those instead of trying to make life hell for that one person (and all his/her employees who may or may not share the same convictions as their boss) who acted on his/her convictions. You wanna be allowed to act on your convictions without retribution, right? Then do the decent thing, and move on. Understand that by being decent, you are being what you beg of everyone else to be towards you. You can't force someone to agree with you. Especially if you bully them into it. But you can act in such a way that they might reconsider the way they treat or think about people like you.
If you want to be taken seriously, if you want people to listen to you, you gotta stop yelling hate every time you hit a roadblock. How many times have people struggled to get where they are? Think that through. The ones who people took notice of, the ones who broke our hearts and showed us there can be a better way to treat people, weren’t the ones yelling and spitting and gorging themselves on chicken. They were the ones just acting the way they themselves wanted to be treated.
And if you don’t want to support a business that you disagree with, you can totally do that! But you don’t need to call all the news stations and create a Facebook army of people to do it with you. Same goes with if you want to support a business that you agree with. I mean, come on, people! Mob mentality shit is freaky stuff!
Ah, to be young and outraged again! (I read that on another blog about this same subject. Cracked me up!)
Yes, there are some hateful people from all walks of life out there who would like nothing more than to squish you all like bugs. They are gross and obnoxious and not helpful. Some are even actually dangerous. They have done some very hurtful things. People have been deeply offended, terrorized and some have been killed because of these kinds of actions. Let’s not align ourselves with this kind of hate.
Most fires go out if you quit poking them. Others can devour before you can register that there was even a spark. Be careful what you say and do. Just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should.
One of the cooler things I'm seeing come out of all this mess is that some more people are having conversations about what is freedom of religion and what is freedom of speech. Who hae these freedoms and who doesn’t? Which acts based on religious faith are permissible and which should be snuffed out? What speech is permissible and what is considered so wrong that the one who spoke it and anyone connected to him has to be punished? These are some good questions. I’m glad we’re having these conversations. We just need to make sure we come up with really good answers.
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Scientists 3D Print Tissue Using SeaweedMarie Donlon | December 31, 2018
Scientists from Penn State University have recently demonstrated that it is possible to 3D print breathable tissue using an unexpected ingredient: seaweed.
Combining sodium alginate, which is a byproduct of seaweed, with human stem cells, scientists were able to 3D print strands of tissue that contain small pores within the fabric of the tissue.
To create the 3D strands, scientists exposed the tissue to a chemical cocktail. Once exposed, the cocktail turned the stem cells into specific tissue such as simulated bone or cartilage. Thanks to the tiny pores, the chemical cocktail could flow freely, reaching each stem cell. Those strands then joined together to form patches of tissue. The tissue was able to self-assemble once the 3D-printed strands are placed beside or on top of each other.
"One of the problems with fabrication of tissues is that we can't make them large in size," said Ibrahim Ozbolat, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics. "Cells die if nutrients and oxygen can't get inside."
According to the scientists, the tissue strands created by Penn State scientists maintain 25% porosity and 85% pore connectivity for an estimated three weeks.
Such a process, according to the team, makes the production of artificial tissue much easier than other current methods for producing artificial tissue.
"These patches can be implanted in bone or cartilage, depending on which cells they are," Ozbolat said. "They can be used for osteoarthritis, patches for plastic surgery such as the cartilage in the nasal septum, knee restoration and other bone or cartilage defects."
Currently, the team is only able to produce small patches, which limits tissue applications. Yet, the team is investigating whether the seaweed-derived tissue could also one day be used to create fat, muscle or other types of tissue.
The research appears in the journal Biofabrication.
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Push Box Warehouse is a strategy game with over 39,300 levels. The objective is to move boxes to the right place with minimal moves. With its cool and challenging gameplay, this app offers a classic gaming experience.
The game's layout offers multiple tabs, ensuring seamless gameplay and convenient access to different levels. Its Live Update feature keeps the game up-to-date with the latest versions and levels. Users will never miss the chance to engage in a new challenge or additions to the game.
To add a new level of personalization and customization, BoxPusher offers a level editor for players to create their own levels. Additionally, the game has more than 35 skins available to cater to players' preferred game atmosphere and provide a personalized gaming experience.
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At stressful times the difference between burial, funerals and cremations can seem a world away from normal life, when the modern image of the funeral is one where everyone is dressed in black, formal clothing and cremation inspiring images of viking ships being set alight we thought it would be best to give you the low down on what is the difference between a cremation and a burial.
The difference between burial and cremation is the way in which a deceased body is laid to rest. A burial is when the deceased is laid to rest in the ground, typically in a cemetery. Cremation is when the body is subjected to high heat, reducing the deceased to bone fragments and ash. A funeral is a ceremonial procession used to celebrate one’s life.
Each of these will vary by culture and geographical location, with some rituals dating back as far as written records have existed. Keep reading to learn about each term and some history behind each one.
What is the purpose of a funeral?
There are several reasons that funerals are held. These vary by culture and religion but all are similar in nature. It is important for loved ones to gather at funerals in support of each other and to move along in the grieving process.
Accepting the reality of what has happened
It is quite natural to not want to accept the reality of losing a loved one. It is human nature to not think about death while living our day-to-day lives. When death does occur, it brings our minds to a place of sorrow and reminds us that death is a real event we all must face.
Beginning the Grieving process
The acceptance of death is the first stage of grievance. Until we accept that our lost loved one is gone forever we cannot begin moving on. This is one of the main reasons we hold a funeral and gather together to lay the deceased to rest.
Support of others
Everyone grieves differently and in different stages. When gathering for a funeral, we are lending an ear and warm shoulder to cry on. It is common that without this ceremony, friends remain distant, assuming the family would rather grieve in private.
Strength in faith
Regardless of religion, a loved one’s death tends to make us question our own mortality. Gathering together will help us face the event rather than suppress our feelings. This is where we find the strength needed to move forward with the healing process
Why do we bury the deceased?
The burial process gives loved one’s closure and a place to come to remember the one we lost. In a very simple sense, we bury the deceased to prevent loved ones from having to witness the decay of the body.
Some religions and cultures equate burial with moving on of the spirit to the afterlife. There are different rituals performed throughout history and across different geographical places. Each of these serves a specific purpose and varies greatly.
Why do some choose cremation?
Some reasons cremation is chosen over burial are cost, religion, and ecological reasons.
Cremation is cheaper than burial because there is no casket and no land space to occupy. Some religions require that the deceased be cremated. Other people choose cremation while alive because of their ecological beliefs. Cremation does not take up landmass, therefore leaving fewer biological footprints.
In some places, water burial is the chosen method of laying a loved one to rest. They are set afloat or tossed into a body of water often seen as giving the body back to the source of sustenance they receive their food and way of life from.
Some places will hold a parade through the streets while rejoicing in the life of the dearly departed. These hold different histories and purposes that are sometimes religious and other times as a way of remembering the deceased.
In some cultures, the body is placed in the open to be devoured by animals and scavengers. This is often seen as a way of giving back to the circle of life and moving into the afterlife in a most natural way.
What happens at a funeral?
At a funeral, people gather together to lay to rest somebody who has passed away. Sometimes funerals are held to assist in the grieving process. Many religions see this ritual as the process of passing on to the afterlife.
Each culture holds this event in different forms and by different methods. It is safe to say that regardless of how or why these methods vary, they assist in the closure needed to move forward in the event of a loved one being lost.
While both Burial and cremation are methods of disposition of a loved ones body after death. Each culture has a different way of holding these rituals but all hold a symbolic purpose.
A funeral is the ceremonial gathering of loved ones where memories are shared and emotional support is given. These can be done in private, public, or sometimes held at a national level such as when a public figure is the one being laid to rest.
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Muskmelons, scientifically known as Cucumis melo, are a type of sweet and flavorful melon that belongs to the gourd family. These fruits are characterized by their juicy orange flesh and netted or reticulated skin. Muskmelons are widely cultivated and enjoyed around the world for their refreshing taste. They are renowned for their natural sweetness, owing to the presence of natural sugars like fructose. The exact sweetness can vary depending on factors like ripeness and the specific variety of muskmelon. Its succulent flesh, vibrant color, and unique flavor make it a popular choice for many.
However, it’s crucial to be mindful of the sugar content, particularly for people trying to manage diabetes. Let’s take a deeper look at the properties of muskmelon to get the answer to the question, “Is muskmelon good for diabetes?”
Glycemic Index of Muskmelon
To understand the relationship between musk melon and diabetes, it’s important to know what a glycemic index is. The glycemic index (GI) is a measure that ranks how quickly carbohydrates in food raise blood sugar levels. Muskmelon generally has a moderate glycemic index (150 gm of musk melon has a GI of 65). The moderate GI indicates that the carbohydrates in muskmelon are absorbed at a moderate rate, leading to a gradual and steady increase in blood sugar levels.
Muskmelon’s specific glycemic index can vary based on factors like ripeness and how it’s consumed. Riper fruits tend to have a higher glycemic index than less ripe ones. This means that as muskmelon ripens, the carbohydrates in it may be broken down more quickly during digestion, potentially leading to a slightly higher and quicker increase in blood sugar levels.
Read More: Is Dragon Fruit Good For Diabetics?
Glycemic Load of Muskmelon
The glycemic load (GL) of a food takes into account both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates. It provides a more accurate picture of how a specific amount of food affects blood sugar levels compared to the glycemic index (GI) alone.
The glycemic load of muskmelon is good for diabetes patients. With a low glycemic load of 3.14, muskmelon is characterized by a balanced carbohydrate profile that suggests minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
The combination of a medium GI and low GL correctly answers the question: does muskmelon increase sugar level? Hence, muskmelon can be a sensible choice for diabetics, as it implies that the fruit is less likely to lead to significant fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
Read More: Is Cranberry Juice Good for Diabetics?
Nutritional Value of Muskmelon
This refreshing and sweet summer fruit not only delights the taste buds but also packs a punch when it comes to nutritional value. Understanding the nutritional content of muskmelon is essential for people with diabetes. The nutritional content of muskmelon can vary based on factors like size, but on average, a serving of muskmelon (about 5 cups or 552 grams) provides the following:
Muskmelon is a low-calorie fruit, offering a sweet treat without causing significant spikes in blood sugar levels.
Carbohydrates: 45 grams
While muskmelon contains carbohydrates, the moderate amount contributes to a steady energy release, preventing abrupt increases in blood sugar.
Fiber: 5 grams
The fiber content in muskmelon supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar levels. It promotes a feeling of fullness, assisting in portion control.
Protein: 5 grams
Muskmelon provides a small yet valuable amount of protein, contributing to satiety and helping with blood sugar management.
Fat: 1 gram
With negligible fat content, muskmelon aligns with a heart-healthy, low-fat diet—a key consideration for those with diabetes.
Vitamin C: 106% of the daily recommended intake
The high vitamin C content in muskmelon supports immune health without adversely affecting blood sugar levels.
Vitamin A: 120% of the daily recommended intake
Essential for vision and overall well-being, vitamin A in muskmelon comes with the added benefit of promoting health without posing concerns for individuals with diabetes.
Potassium: 14% of the daily recommended intake
Muskmelon’s potassium content is advantageous for heart health, providing a valuable nutrient without compromising blood sugar control.
Folate: 9% of the daily recommended intake
Folate, important for cell division and growth, is present in muskmelon in a quantity that supports health without posing risks for those with diabetes.
Read More: Is Apricot Good for Diabetics?
Muskmelon Benefits for Diabetes
Staying well-hydrated with just water can get boring at times. So muskmelon’s high water content becomes a valuable asset for people with diabetes, providing hydration without the added concern of spiking blood sugar levels. Staying hydrated is also crucial for overall health and diabetes management.
Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene, muskmelon acts as a protective shield against oxidative stress. This is particularly beneficial for diabetics, as antioxidants help combat cellular damage linked to chronic conditions.
Eye Health Enhancement:
The vitamin A content in muskmelon promotes healthy vision, a concern for many individuals with diabetes. Including muskmelon in the diet can contribute to maintaining optimal eye health and reducing the risk of diabetes-related eye complications.
Heart Health Support:
Muskmelon’s potassium content plays a pivotal role in regulating blood pressure levels, supporting cardiovascular health. For individuals with diabetes, maintaining heart health is of utmost importance, and muskmelon can be a heart-friendly addition to their diet.
The fiber content in muskmelon supports digestive health, a critical aspect for individuals managing diabetes. It aids in regulating bowel movements and preventing constipation, contributing to overall digestive well-being.
For those with diabetes and aiming for weight management, muskmelon proves to be a strategic and delicious addition. Its low calorie and high water content provide a sense of fullness, helping control overeating. The dietary fiber in muskmelon further supports digestion, aligning with the goals of a diabetes-friendly weight management plan.
Note: As with any food, mindful consumption is key to reaping the benefits of muskmelon for diabetes, without compromising blood sugar levels. Here are some crucial points to keep in mind:
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Muskmelon emerges as a diabetic-friendly delight, offering a sweet and nutritious solution. With its low GI and GL, hydrating properties, antioxidant benefits, and potential support for weight management, muskmelon can be a flavorful addition to the diabetes management plan. As with any dietary choice, moderation and awareness are pivotal, allowing individuals with diabetes to relish the healthful perks of muskmelon while maintaining stable blood sugar levels.
FAQs ( Frequently Asked Question)
For individuals with diabetes, the recommended serving size of muskmelon is approximately 1 cup or up to 120 grams. However, personal dietary needs can vary.
Clinical dietitians affirm that a diabetic patient can eat muskmelon when consumed in moderation. With a medium glycemic index (GI) of 65 and a low glycemic load (GL) of 3.14, muskmelon exerts minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
Opt for whole, fresh muskmelon over juices or smoothies to avoid excess calories and sugar.
Low in calories and high in water, it provides a sense of fullness and supports weight management.
Kharbuja is another name for musk melon and hence, yes, it is a good choice to have kharbuja for diabetes.
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Jesse Lund, IBM’s Head of Blockchain and Digital Currencies, says that the next decade will see the “ever-resilient banking industry” face its “Uber moment.” A sector which has so far managed to stay “immune to disruption” will be permanently changed by the financial development occurring in the cryptocurrencies.
In making his argument Lund distinguishes between “electronic” and “digital”. For business, digital means “speed, scale, and efficiency.” Analog signals may degrade during transfer, while digital signals can be made immune from such problems through detecting and correcting errors. This makes digital transfer “faster, more efficient and scalable.”
Lund says that money, though often electronic, is usually not digital. Even if “we see electronic numbers on our mobile screens,” it cannot be considered a digital system due to the inefficiencies of money transfers. Different banks’ ledgers are not interoperable, and transfers entail “signal loss” and “friction.” Banks then charge fees to cover interbank coordination issues.
For Lund, the “social movement underpinning Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies” can be seen as a “protest against fees charged by banks for the pedestrian task of storing money” and “transferring money to other parties.”
Towards truly Digital Money
If money can be made truly digital, then why store it in a bank? If Bitcoin can do it using electricity, then why not have digital money “on my mobile phone, or in my LinkedIn or Facebook account?”
Though banks could decide to use a common distributed database, all of their incentives are in the other direction. By resisting the new technology they can protect their fees, estimated by McKinsey to account for 40% of all bank revenue.
However, as Lund points out, while banks are holding out against public blockchains the crypto space is not standing still. An increasing number of truly useful products are being developed, building trust in cryptocurrencies, and undermining faith in the traditional banking system.
Up until this point the banking sector has proved to be remarkably resilient in the face of technological change, but that could be about to change.
IBM itself has entered the international payments market, partnering with Stellar on development of the “Universal Blockchain Payments Solution” which uses the Stellar network to settle business transactions across borders.
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While others withdraw from the race, China steps up the pace. Investment potential in the automotive industry in Russia and Belarus
Just when other Western car manufactures such as Volkswagen, Ford and Hyundai announce temporary suspensions of work in Russia, the China-based manufacturer Geely has decided to build another factory in Belarus.
The new Belarusian-Chinese factory must be completed by the beginning of 2017. It will have an annual production capacity of 60,000 cars with a focus on the market of the Customs Union of Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. The present production capacity is 30,000 cars. The company’s actual and expected production levels in comparison to plans for 2017 are, respectively, 8.3% in 2013 and 33.3% in 2014. Taking into consideration the previously mentioned facts, Chinese producers must be very confident they will be able to sell almost 100,000 cars on the market of the three countries. The main factors possibly behind this confidence: good price competitiveness, the complicated economic and political situation currently seen in Russia, and the relative stability in Belarus.
Chinese investors are generally welcomed in Belarus as far as they are usually less biased against current government than the European investors. In addition to this stability, often guaranteed by the president himself, Chinese investors also get access to the Russian market, where around 2.78 million new cars and LCV’s were sold in 2013.
Relatively lower labour costs (in comparison with Russia) together with tolerable transportation costs allow Geely to position itself as a future Octavia segment killer, e.g., in Belarus model SC7. The producer declares that the latter is from the same segment as the Skoda Octavia, the Toyota Corolla and the Volkswagen Jetta. In Moscow, it costs up to 70% less than these models. Hence, even though they have their production facilities in Russia, some of these companies will not be able to compete with Chinese manufacture in terms of price.
Due to the complicated political and economic situation, the market is expected to shrink. In just the first two quarters of 2014, sales of cars and LCV’s in Russia have dropped 9.9%, according to AEB statistics. This means that in medium terms, we may observe a strong shift towards cheaper budget cars, which may make Geely cars extremely attractive for consumers.
One should also take into consideration the fact that some previously budget models, such as Ford, which have recently become middle class cars, will be totally out of range of the average household budget, thus creating a gap in supply.
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How do you calculate cost of equity in WACC?
WACC is calculated by multiplying the cost of each capital source (debt and equity) by its relevant weight, and then adding the products together to determine the value. In the above formula, E/V represents the proportion of equity-based financing, while D/V represents the proportion of debt-based financing.
What is the average cost of equity?
In the US, it consistently remains between 6 and 8 percent with an average of 7 percent. For the UK market, the inflation-adjusted cost of equity has been, with two exceptions, between 4 percent and 7 percent and on average 6 percent.
How do you calculate cost of equity on a balance sheet?
- Re = cost of equity (expected rate of return on equity)
- Rd = cost of debt (expected rate of return on debt)
- E = market value of company equity.
- D = market value of company debt.
- V = total capital invested, which equals E + D.
- E/V = percentage of financing that is equity.
What affects cost of equity?
The cost of equity funding is determined by estimating the average return on investment that could be expected based on returns generated by the wider market. Therefore, because market risk directly affects the cost of equity funding, it also directly affects the total cost of capital.
Why is debt cheaper than equity?
Debt is cheaper than equity. The main reason behind it, debt is tax free (tax reducer). That means when we select debt financing, it reduces the income tax. Because we must deduct the interest on debt from the EBIT (Earning Before Interest Tax) in the Comprehensive Income Statement.
What increases cost of equity?
It should also be noted that as a company’s leverage, or proportion of debt to equity increases, the cost of equity increases exponentially. This is due to the fact that bondholders and other lenders will require higher interest rates of companies with high leverage.
What is the difference between cost of equity and WACC?
The cost of equity applies only to equity investments, whereas the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)WACCWACC is a firm’s Weighted Average Cost of Capital and represents its blended cost of capital including equity and debt. The WACC is used instead for a firm with debt.
What is the difference between cost of equity and cost of capital?
A company’s cost of capital refers to the cost that it must pay in order to raise new capital funds, while its cost of equity measures the returns demanded by investors who are part of the company’s ownership structure.
What is the formula for calculating cost of debt?
To calculate the cost of debt, a company must determine the total amount of interest it is paying on each of its debts for the year. Then it divides this number by the total of all of its debt. The result is the cost of debt. The cost of debt formula is the effective interest rate multiplied by (1 – tax rate).
What is the formula for WACC?
The WACC formula is calculated by dividing the market value of the firm’s equity by the total market value of the company’s equity and debt multiplied by the cost of equity multiplied by the market value of the company’s debt by the total market value of the company’s equity and debt multiplied by the cost of debt
How do you calculate cost of equity for a private company?
In Traditional WACC and capital asset pricing models (CAPM ) we would derive a Beta which is a volatility measure, then multiply that by the difference of the market rate of return and the risk free rate The CAPM formula is: Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta * (Market Rate of Return – Risk-Free Rate of
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Shortly before Donald Trump’s inauguration last month, Jerusalem’s mayor unveiled a video tribute to the incoming president for his much-touted campaign promise to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
On the eve of the first White House summit between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mayor Nir Barkat emphasized his support for the move during a conference in the city.
“There’s no more important symbol than the American Embassy,” Barkat said.
Relocating the embassy would be cheered by many Israelis and the government. But the move would be controversial because it would anger Palestinians, risk destabilizing Arab allies of the...
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For those who love small streams, wild trout, and life...in their simplest form
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The "Futsu Kebari" and Other Musings
In this photo you can see a waterfall. The stream that flows above this gorge that is the spillway of the Hogback Res. is a stream that I have fished twice. I was told that it never dries up and it's flow is pretty consistent. The times I fished it I caught some beautiful brookies, but what I most remember is the trek into that stream. I was a lot younger and now that I'm writing this I get pains in the knees and my backside from sliding down the ridges. It's a stream I would gladly share with an adventurous soul. There are some awesome views back there.
The Futsu Kebari...I think that's what these flies are called. A simple thread body and hackle. The thread is silk and it's wrapped with a somewhat large long head. The hackle is dry fly rooster wound on using 3-4 turns. Even though the hackle is dry fly, the fly itself is a wet fly. There is probably a reason for it but I'm not certain of it.
Here is a Futsu Kebari tied using a dubbed body. The dubbing used is a mix of life cycle nymph dubbing and Shetland spindrift wool, "thanks Lou"...this fly was featured in a post not long ago.
This orange blonde Futsu Kebari was a killer for me the other day. What surprised me was the amount of salmon parr-smolts that this fly brought to me.
Are you ready for some brown trout? These guys are really showing up.
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“When words fail, music speaks.” And it speaks to the heart, dear Hans Christian Andersen. Which is the same as saying, to the brain. Without saying a word, the right notes allow us to feel everything – good and bad. Who has never let themselves get emotionally carried away by the power of a good song? It’s a rhetorical question, of course.
I got in the car with my boyfriend. It was 2017. The funeral of my grandmother had just happened, family members had cleared the site and the pain in my heart appeared to have entered auto-pilot. “Are you ok?”, he asked me. I said yes, in all honesty. I was, given the circumstances. He turned on the radio and the chords of that sad song, which wasn’t even on for enough time to allow for me to identify it, barged the tablier. “Not that one”, my voice trembled while I held back the tears. The contrary is more usual: the stress of an overwhelming day is almost always involuntary thus I enjoy listening to a feel-good song, that will vary from person to person, but whose effects are universal: it levels out our energy so that the spirit can go from the negative to the positive. During college, for example, I always played Smells Like Teen Spirit, by Nirvana, in between studying sessions just so I could reset my head and purge out the tiredness. Or, in a more mundane example, my morning run is never completed without specifically picked music, since if not, odds are I’ll do a 180 and go from working out to staying in. Talking about the power of music over emotions won’t generate much of a debate: the chords of a melody or specific beat might, at least, unleash memories, some sort of internal movement of the body that destabilizes the resting mode of our system. It’s commonly accepted that music holds power over human beings, and we don’t need lots of studies to prove it, since our empiric knowledge will attest to it. After all, we all have our own stories like that one. And yet, the theme is so vast that it deserves some specialized depth: it’s not random that the effects of music on the brain – neuromusicology, that’s how the field of studies of the connection between both is called – and that courses are taught on the subject. For example, two professors from the University of Central Florida (the neuroscientist Kiminobu Sugaya and the renowned violinist Ayajo Yonetani) teach a very popular class titled Music and the Brain, which explores the impact of music on brain function and human behavior, admitting that, in an ideal format, meaning, in the right tune, it reduces stress, pain and symptoms of depression, at the same time that it improves motor and cognitive capacities, learning within space and time, as well as neurogenesis, which is the process of creation of brain cells. Besides that, we say we’re specialists in a life filled with an eclectic soundtrack, which makes us laugh, cry, have fun and relax, wake up and even go to sleep. It’s normal: if any work of art is capable of moving us, music, which is also a form of art, will have – it does – the same effect. Perhaps even more so.
“As a form of art, we find it in the primordial times of our existence, through the rhythm of our heartbeat, the sounds of the intrauterine canal, and in the musicality of a mother’s voice”, the clinical psychologist Joana Janeiro begins to explain about the capacity of the melodic sound influencing our emotional system. “Music is defined by rhythm, by melody, harmony, timbre, dynamics and form, suggesting, metaphorically, how music speaks to the body, the language of physiology – there is, thus, a sense of musicality in emotions. We might think of music as more present in this visceral dimension, carrying effects of emotional and relational regulation, capable of producing feelings of safety, proximity and physical and mental well-being. […] Winnicott, an author who has written on child psychoanalysis, discusses the importance of transactional objects on psychological and emotional development and refers to music as something that helps with the feeling of safety and in the processes of autonomy and separation of caregivers, similarly to the job of a teddy bear for a baby/ child. Music can be, for the baby, a way of upkeeping the feeling of safety when they are separated from their mother – tunes, music fragments, rhythms, television noises, radio, they all can accompany a child in search for autonomy and independence, repeating them as they play alone, or feel lonely. As they grow up, certain aspects of music continue to be, oftentimes, mental connections or memories of early-life experiences that have been associated with a feeling or status of safety, proximity, pleasure or intimacy. We can observe his introspectively when well-known songs and musical plays evoke intense memories and emotions connected to contexts of one’s childhood”, the specialist explains. “Therefore, music is present in the constitution of the very foundation of our mind. And it is art, through the projected communication it establishes, and because it promotes the capacity of sublimation, helping continuously with the regulation of safety states and of physical and mental vitality, as well as the creation of emotional statuses either complex or unknown, that gain purpose and representation in music.” Tiago Reis Marques, psychiatrist and researcher (and a brain connoisseur, let it be added) corroborates this idea of music as an emotional influence, but points out that it is not the only art form to do so: “If a person is being constantly musically stimulated, that will turn this person into someone more melodic, more musical, and therefore they will find some influence in music. But the same goes for any other stimuli, such as food, art or whatever it is. Music holds no special properties in our brain that any other thing or environment might not also have. But the beautiful side of it is that it is one of those things that appears to be transversal. Music and the creation of sounds and musical evolution have always been used by societies, from the most primitive to the current ones we have, as a form of aggregation, of creation of an affective relationship between those who share it and, thus, has a special anthropological meaning within the history of our evolution. Our brain has, obviously, adapted throughout thousands of years, and retained that as something important in its evolution. And we all used music very regularly in our lives.” In other words, music, as an art form, influences our brain as any other art form would, but because it is more present than those other forms, or due to how it became popular within society as something ordinary, it can manifest in our emotions in a more perceptible way than other artistical forms. “Exactly. In the same way some people get emotional when looking at an art piece. There is a psychiatric syndrome, Florence or Stendhal Syndrome, which is a psychosomatic condition that can provoke accelerated heartbeat, loss of conscience, confusion and even hallucinations when the individual is confronted with the artistic immensity of a piece or gallery, for example, and they faint when in the face of so much beauty. In the same way some people would faint when listening to the Beatles. Therefore, the sensorial overload of music and emotion is strong enough to lead people into presenting clinical conditions”, Tiago states.
It's valid: other forms of art also are capable of moving us, but it’s less common for other creative manifestations to touch us the same way listening to this or that sound does. Either because we were exposed to it in a continuous way, or because it is also a communication route (are we, perhaps, authorized to use Morse code or Zeca Afonso and his Grândula, Vila Morena, as examples?), or simply because the musical rhythm is a good analogy for emotions themselves. “Alongside other artistic expressions, we can think of music as a privileged access route to our emotions, being that it is considered the language of emotions by many authors”, Joana Janeiro explains, regarding this parallelism between music and the (metaphorical) heart. “It’s due to the fact that music makes us feel things and we identify, in some way, apparently both unconsciously and intuitively, emotions found in music. Richard Taruskin gives us the analogy of music as a crescent and waning – the beginnings, peaks and settlements – such as the intensity and sequential movements that characterize all sorts of feelings. But thinking of emotions is a hard, challenging task, thus its central positioning in psychotherapeutically focused work. They don’t always appear clearly, with a form and definition. Oftentimes they’re scattered around, disperse, disconnected and lacking in meaning and representation. Music, being an organizing agent, gives meaning and order to chaos, through the composing and articulation of rhythms, sounds and melodies. Music can, in that sense, help to identify and elaborate emotional statuses, whether on an individual level, or a collective and social one. If we think of its origin, we recall the central part it played in the social organization of feelings and emotions, being that music could be found in many important events filled with affection: weddings, funerals, protests, religious and healing rituals. Music is not just a way of bringing people together, but also a way of conferring symbolic value and an affectionate motor to that togetherness”, the psychologist enlightens. Music influences us, then, because it also has a side to it that allows for one to identify with it, to understand a bit of one’s reflection in their notes, construction, etc., a form of identification we have absorbed throughout time, as a result of our own social setting. In fact, “the way we perceive sounds and music and the influence they hold over our emotions is part of our human construction and very own context”, Tiago Reis Marques underlines, added that, although generally, we are aware of what types of sounds make us sad or happy, there is no universal formula. “Meaning that it would be the same thing as trying to look for a type of cuisine that everyone will find tasty. If one person belongs to a certain culture, where their tastebuds evolved differently, they will have a completely different notion of what appears appealing to them. It has a lot to do with culture, with the way someone is raised, with the way someone evolves and of the inter-individuality that exists amongst all human beings. I wouldn’t go as far as saying that there is universality in music, there is a set of sounds that, depending on how they’re composed, become more easily listened to and tolerated, but there are people who were raised in a certain context and grew up listening to music that most people don’t like or enjoy but they like it, and it makes them feel good. I believe in a set of sounds and rhythms that unleash positive emotions, the same way the sun or a beautiful river make us feel good and a polluted river, smoke in the sky and darkness make us feel bad. We’re all set to understand things a certain way.” It’s not universal, but there is a certain consensus here, sponsored by our own cultures and experiences, only because that’s also what we’ve been told since we were little. It has a bit to do with our social context, with all its nuances, since the power of music over emotions is not always used in a good way. Listening to music doesn’t always uplift our spirit. This doesn’t take away, though, from its importance: music has been a fundamental attribute to the human species. In practically every culture, from the most primitive to the most developed, there is music – whether for celebrations, as a form of calling, whatever… One truth that is verified throughout history, but also throughout one’s life: more or less talented, we all can sing (or scratch our vocal cords), we all can dance and twirl a little, even if not on the right tempo. The brain and the nervous system are programmed to set apart music from noise and for us not to remain indifferent to melodies and beats, being that various studies point out music, within certain limitations, as a field that allows for the improvement of performance and human health.
The presence of a specialist in grey matter is not, however, random: to talk of the influence of music on emotions is to imagine its influence on one’s heart, but not only that. It is, in fact, to approach the question of music’s influence on the brain, that master that controls our nervous systems, of pleasure, reward, fear and, consequently, carries this message to the rest of our body, which manifests it more intensely in the heart. “Sound is something that, beyond the hearing process carried out by the area of the brain that processes sound, which is the auditory cortex, is bound to a group of regions in the brain responsible for all kinds of emotions”, Reis Marques shares. “And so, not only can music put us on a positive scenario as it can stimulate negative emotions as well, and this evolves from the need to associate certain sounds to certain contexts, which means, in a very evolutive way, we know that there are sounds that immediately leave us on a state of alert: if we hear a police siren, that can stimulate fear. And, of course, there are others that can also positively stimulate us. The primary process of sound, meaning, the conversion of the sound stimuli to a message that is processed by the brain, it’s then connected to a group of brain circuits that are responsible for all of this, including emotions. Areas like the amygdala, which is responsible for fear, emotions, or like the striatum, which is responsible for pleasure, all those somewhat connect to sound and music.” The presence throughout one’s life undoubtedly works as a trigger to unleash different sensations from person to person, depending on the musical background, but the mind’s response and its interference on our mood go beyond psychology into the realm of biology – or, better yet, neurology. Several studies indicate that music stimulates the emotions through the course of specific pathways in the brain, affecting our state of mind, because the experience it kickstarts is, indeed, both physical and biological, which then translates also into an emotional route: the idea that “singing chases away the blues” is not that crazy, since when on sings, the body releases oxytocin, the hormone of love, as it is often described, which contributes to a better mood, communication and social interaction, and works towards decreasing anxiety. Research tells us that listening to music to create a spike of emotion increments the quantity of dopamine, a specific neurotransmitter that is produced in the brain and helps to control the centers of pleasure and reward in human beings. “The brain is an electrochemical organ that works through electric impulses and production of chemical substances, which are the neurotransmitters”, the psychiatrist explains. “At all times, music provokes a release of electrical impulses that, on their turn, release neurotransmitters.” And everybody knows that those sneaky messengers are the ones that carry, stimulate and balance the signals between brain cells, or nerve cells, and every other cell in our body, being able to affect a full roll of physical and psychological functions, among which humor, fear, etc., aka, emotions. In fact, the enjoyment of music seems to involve the very same brain area that deals with other forms of pleasure, such as food, sex and drugs. An aesthetical stimulation, like music, can reach naturally the systems of dopamine on the brain that are typically involved in highly rewarded behaviors and addiction.
The more or less consensual factor amongst songs that, in principle, make us feel happy and others that make us feel sad, because different types of melody affect us either beneficially or not, is a symptomatic consequence of the social and human environment we find ourselves in: “Depending on the song and on the context, it can trigger negative emotions. I wouldn’t say music follows just one direction and only makes us feel good. Now, obviously, our body is used to feeling relaxed with things that have more rhythm, that transmit peace, tranquility, and music also plays that role”, Reis Marques argues. The effect is not universal, but let’s admit that within this context, Happy by Pharrell Williams is a tune that energizes us and that Hallellujah by Ryan Adams will be a grimmer option, arguing thus, that the notes and chords and songs will be as diverse as their effects on human beings: “Studies have tried to measure, via self-reports, behavioral evaluations, physiological reactions, the emotional responses to musical stimuli”, Joana Janeiro introduces. “It’s possible to identify some major emotions, such as joy, sadness and pleasure, in different types of music and musical chords. The major and minor chords allow for more immediate and direct sensations. Major chords implicate emotions such as joy, peace, stability, and minor ones to sadness and statuses of concern. This also happens at each interval between notes, which can lead to diverse emotional statuses. Cinematographic composition is an expression of this, through the presence of very characteristic intervals, that force a certain emotional state that the movie plot aims to portray: suspense, sadness, deadlock, terror, intimacy, peace, triumph, joy, closure, etc. It would be an interesting exercise to try to watch a movie without a soundtrack, so we get the clear notion that we probably won’t have the same access to the raw emotions the director aims to transmit.” Taking a look at the thought of associating certain sonorities and rhythms to signs of danger or happy announcements, as Tiago Reis Marques pointed out, is yet another indication of the influence of one’s background on the role of music in one’s emotions. This perception means that certain chords and instruments and beats take us back to moments of anxiety, while others to delicate situations – in instrumental pieces such as Peter and The Wolf, it is not by chance that a trio of trumpets plays the wolf and a flute, the bird. “Rhythm helps identify, in a clearer way, a certain emotional state”, the psychologist underlines. “The melody and harmony help compose and transmit, in a more elaborate way, the nuances of that same emotional state.” Janeiro goes deeper into the thought, pointing out that association the psychiatrist doctor had also mentioned about our own conditionings and our frame, built upon references absorbed as we grow up: “Once music is present throughout someone’s life, it interferes and becomes an integrant part of that person’s memory. Sensory memory, which is constituted at an earlier stage in life, becomes part of us without granting us conscious access to specific episodes with form and definition. It contains sensorial elements, such as smell, sounds, touch, as well as the musicality of emotions, physiology, rhythms and relational tempos. Those same rhythms and sonorities of intrauterine life, the rhythm and motion of a mother’s embrace, accompanied by vocalizations and sounds of tranquility – which allow for one to fall asleep in a feeling of safety, and prepare the separation of the vigil that babies need to guarantee from their caregivers – might be thought of as a sketch of a musical memory composition that accompanies us, regulates and transforms us in life. The memories we have access to – episodic memories – refer to affectionate memories that we lived through, influenced by emotional factors that frame musical memory. Music connects us, in a nearly immediate way, not only to the emotional statuses of that particular moment, but to episodes, places, people, times, because these memories are and were marked by certain emotional states. Music is then, part of memory, because it is also owned by emotions. This relationship between music, memory and being, offers both an order and a regulation so that one can become music, as we often hear phrases like ‘this song is so me’, ‘I feel just like this song’, ‘I think of you when I listen to this’, ‘this song reminds me of that summer’. It is through the depth and complexity of the presence of music on the constitution of our memory and identification/ elaboration of our emotions that it presents itself as a therapeutical tool, very useful in psychotherapy within individual and group dynamics.”
A pertinent line to set the tone for musical therapy: not all symphonies will do it, as it has been stated over the disparity of the effects of music depending on the sonority it produces on a person, but some studies show successful results in using music as part of therapy, in particular when it comes to patients with Alzheimer’s, for example, and other conditions associated with the mind. A 2009 study carried out by the University of California discovered that there is an area of the brain that connects music to memories when one can access pertinent episodic memories unleashed by songs that are familiar to us, allowing us to reach recollections that could have seemed erased. This happens because “hearing is one of the first senses to connect us with life”, Joana states. “It is also a fundamental sense for the constitution of sensorial memory. In music, if we regard it as a form of artistic expression, we can sort of pay conscious attention to what is perceived through our hearing. We can hear passively, without conscious attention to the formal aspects of its composition, contrary to the attentiveness with which we look at a painting or sculpture. Hearing is a sense with great responsibility when it comes to psychological health, in the relation with others and with the world and in the establishment of memory. Hence why it is common to find expressions and forms of apathy within deafness. For that reason, we understand the permeability with the world, that offers us the capacity to hear, being that music and its components are present in our memories. Several studies agree regarding the positive effects of tools such as musical therapy in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Frequently it reduces the levels of anxiety, agitation, aggressiveness, depressive symptoms and, above all, it plays an important role in the improvement of autobiographical memory.” Therefore, musical composing, considering all the nuances aforementioned, can produce a therapeutical effect – “music has enough charm to calm down a wild beast”, the British dramaturg William Congreve states, in 1697. “Some authors, such as Gilbert Rose, connect current neurosciences to affective syntony, once they realized the influence of music and its role in the clinical cases of stress and trauma, for example. Through the connection to memory, music provokes pre-verbal internalizations that embody and code memories, being an important contributor to affective regulation and elaboration. Moreover, music acts as an organizing and social agent, promoting creativity and the relation with the internal and external world. It is frequently used in individual psychotherapeutic contexts, in school communities, in conditions within the autism spectrum, risk groups and of hearing behaviors, close to the senior population, with the goal of prevention and cognitive, social and emotional stimulation, in dementia and organic cases, amongst others”, Janeiro confirms, being that she adverts to how “the rate of success varies, but the response is generally benefic, with a significant contribution in prevention, promotion and development of the mental and physical health.”
If the question that guided this text was “does music have power over emotions”, the answer is yes, as a stimulation that becomes even more powerful due to how it is a very present constant in human and social life, but not only, and, because of that, it is particularly strong as a communication tool and trigger of emotions. If the question then evolved to “what is the power of music over emotions”, the answer is more complex – the best would be to go back to the “I got in the car with my boyfriend” sentence. If now we perceive music not only as powerful within the emotional center, but also as a form of therapy, it is not important to generalize it and take it as a cure. It is not a magic potion, especially since, if you read this article as I’ve written it, it can be a two-edged sword. Even so, we didn’t refute Confucius when he said in his Book of Rites that “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” Joana Janeiro is more careful but equally as positive: “Music can be used as a therapeutical tool that potentializes communication, being in touch with emotions, perception and induction. It can help to elaborate even diffuse emotional states, until then inaccessible through thoughts or words. Patients in situations of impasse/ emotional blockage, who find it very difficult to cry, for example, think of music as an essential condition to create contexts and conditions that allow for emotional catharsis. Since we’re in an emotional field that is central and key in psychotherapeutic processes, and an unavoidable route through progress in psychological and affectionate development, it is necessary to create bridges, highways and sometimes cross-country tracks that might promote better access to emotions. Besides the safety and restraint of a therapeutical relationship, music, in parallel, potentializes the access to emotions, whether as a therapy tool – musical therapy – or through implicit and intentional ways that people, intuitively, resort to.” All this to say that Bowie – or Queen or Mozart or Lil Nas X or whoever or ideal musical medication entails – might not replace anxiolytics, but can, in the right dosage and tuning, help diminish our dependency on them. One right song a day keeps the doctor away. Have you consumed music today?
Translated from the original, as part of Vogue Portugal's Music Issue, published in june 2021.
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Andrea Porcu’s latest is an engaging hour-long ambient piece that combines a variety of water recordings with deeply resonant drones. The album’s notes describe experiments with “the dilatation of sound,” a phrase I hadn’t heard before. (It has to do with the way sound waves pass through the air.)
Porcu and I connected by email.
What is the dilatation effect, and how have you incorporated it?
Most of Music For Sleep compositions are based on the dilatation of the sound. If you pay attention to the detail, near the middle of the track you can hear a total dilatation. For about 20 minutes, you’ll hear the synthesizers and water take another shape.
That 20-minute section is just 10 minutes of real-sound processing. I take a sample of the composition and reprocess it through a customized tool. I never know in advance what will come out of the process. Some things will change or take another direction. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. On Waterforms, it worked better than expected.
What sparked your interest in the process?
I’ve used it on other long-form compositions, like Schorre (Extended Version) and Migration. I’ve been working on electronic music since I was 12. I learned a lot about experimentation, synthesis, modular synthesis and tape manipulation.
Was it important that this be such a long piece?
Long-form composition means freedom. I really don’t remember the last time I sat in the studio to work on an album with single tracks. At the moment, I feel more comfortable taking a full day in the studio and working on a long-form composition. It usually takes that long – 90% of the time is spent on the material and the rest on mixing and adding elements. This was a one-day effort.
Tell me about the phrase “music for sleep.” How do the two connect for you?
After years of releasing dub/reggae music under my real name, this is my first ambient project. I started Music For Sleep for self-meditation; to help myself sleep. I suffer from insomnia. Don’t take the name too literally though. Like any artist alias, listeners can interpret it as they wish.
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"I don’t expect gay people to prove to me, a straight person, that there’s actually homophobia. I don’t expect poor people to prove to me, a Harvard grad, that hunger and poverty are widespread problems. And if someone asked me, as an Asian person, to “prove” to them that racism exists, I would laugh all the way back to Chinatown. Marginalized groups are not responsible for explaining their marginalization to you. If you are actually concerned, you would take the initiative to do some research yourself instead of showing up at some oppressed group’s door step demanding a list of citations for things (racism, sexism, etc.) that are proven time and time again in the real world."
"Crushes are fun. Or at least they’re supposed to be fun as long as you keep them that way. As long as you don’t get emotionally invested or fixated or keep imagining your reality to be what it is not – crushes are fun. But if you expect too much or feel too easily, you might end up with self-inflicted heart ache which just leaves you feeling empty-handed or just plain empty. And all of this for someone who never even promised you anything from the start."
"We are the generation of nostalgia. We grew up in the age of transition. From hand-written letters to electronic mails. From film to digital. We were fascinated by new things, neglecting the way we spend our afternoons. Cupcakes and tea. Play-Doh and Polly Pockets. Young and naive. Technology completely changed the way we waited and we grew up too fast. The simple things in life seems more meaningful now. We grew up in the age of transition and have become the generation of nostalgia."
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Created by Tsuneo Goda, Stories by Clint Bickham and Art by Rem, Sonia Leong, Lindsay Cibos and Jared Hodges
Published by TokyoPop
Slugline: Speaking of characters who have a wide-ranging vocabulary...
Domo is the mascot of NHK, a major Japanese TV network who has been featured in a variety of formats already including a series of stop motion shorts on cable. The manga however is the product of TokyoPop creators and features the whole range of Domo characters in a color anthology. Most of them involve Domo developing a monomania about an object or activity that all of his friends are caught up in much to their dismay. This usually ends whenDomo's battered friends manage to convince him to stop. Considering that Domo has one word vocabulary you can understand that most of the stories are read quickly.
Domo is an all ages title that is definitely aimed toward kids. Most of the stories are built around very simple and repetitive gags that are done by Domo round-robin style on the entire cast of characters. While the stories are cute they are fairly predictable nor do they really add much to the characters. This title seems to be more for people who already know who Domo is and wants more of what they already know rather than being introduced to the characters.
Domo: the Manga, vol. 1 is also available from Right Stuf, Intl., an online retailer specializing in anime and manga.
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UPDATE & BUMP: Eyeblast has the video of the actual hit and a portion of the Pentagon’s briefing:
Original post follows …
Does missile defense actually work? An impromptu mission to destroy a potentially hazardous failing satellite has proven that the system in place can make a direct hit on a fast-moving target. The USS Lake Erie scored a direct hit on a spy satellite traveling in polar orbit at 17,000 mile per hour, eliminating the fuel tank that had worried the US (via Worldwide Standard):
A Navy missile soaring 130 miles above the Pacific smashed a dying and potentially deadly U.S. spy satellite Wednesday and probably destroyed a tank carrying 1,000 pounds of toxic fuel, officials said.
Officials had expressed cautious optimism that the missile would hit the satellite, which was the size of a school bus. But they were less certain of hitting the smaller, more problematic fuel tank, whose contents posed what Bush administration officials deemed a potential health hazard to humans if it landed intact.
In a statement announcing that the Navy missile struck the satellite, the Pentagon said, “Confirmation that the fuel tank has been fragmented should be available within 24 hours.” It made no mention of early indications, but a defense official close to the situation said later that officials monitoring the collision saw what appeared to be an explosion, indicating that the fuel tank was hit.
Over the last twenty years and more, we have heard from a variety of experts explaining how this is impossible. A rocket, they claimed, could not reliably be expected to target another rocket. They derided missile defense systems as “Star Wars” fantasy and demanded that we stop pursuing destabilizing efforts to actually defend ourselves from potential missile attack.
The Patriot missile systems began proving their abilities against Scud attacks in the Gulf War. They didn’t have a perfect record, but they did have an impressive run of mid-air intercepts — so impressive that the Israelis bought Patriot batteries from us. In the last seven years, we have continued to develop these defense systems, after the Clinton administration tried to mothball it.
Now we see that we can precisely target moving objects that aren’t specifically intended as tests. The missile and the satellite had a closing velocity of 22,000 miles per hour, and yet the Navy hit a bullseye on the first try. It sends a message to people like Kim Jong-Il and Ali Khameini that their ballistic missile systems have just been made obsolete. It also sends a message to the defeatists and naysayers from the last quarter-century that, like so many other times, they have been proven wrong in their defeatism.
Eventually, this could end the ballistic missile era. If effective defenses become widely available, there will not be much point in maintaining ballistic missile inventories at all. Ronald Reagan had that very vision when he first proposed SDI and tried to get the Soviets to partner with him on it.
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Which country is this traditional dress from?
Hanbok (literally "Korean clothing") is the traditional Korean dress. Today it is worn during traditional festivals and celebrations. Traditional Korean clothing has its roots extending back at least as far as the Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C. - 668 A.D.).
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If you ask people where they get their food from, almost all of them will say from grocery stores or restaurants. Going to the grocery store has become a habit, and we continue to do it without question. Supermarkets are built in such a way that they encourage you to spend money on them and buy items from every aisle you pass down.
But as we’ve seen during the COVID lockdowns and during natural disasters, both supermarkets and restaurants can run out of food. Alarmed at seeing empty shelves, some people are beginning to wonder what other ways they can get food.
Are There Alternatives to Grocery Stores for When You Need Food and It Isn’t Available?
One obvious solution is farmer’s markets. But just as supermarkets ran out of inventory during stressful times, the farmer’s markets also sold out very quickly.
“The solution is right in your backyard,” says Marjory Wildcraft “you can grow your own food.”Wildcraft is the founder of The Grow Network which is one of the world’s largest online communities of people who grow their own food. Wildcraft is on a mission to teach people how to transform their backyards into food-producing paradises.
“While most people start growing food because of a desire for food security, many others are doing it to stop the destruction of the Earth,” says Wildcraft. Wildcraft states that commercial agriculture is the most destructive force on the planet and every bit that we as individuals grow for ourselves helps the entire planet.
Every grocery store doesn’t want people to learn the following secrets because it may put their business to an end.
Secret 1: Growing your own food is easy and fun
We all know that cooking your own meals is simple and far less expensive than eating out. Restaurants demand exorbitant prices for dishes that can be made twice or even three times at home. Growing your own food is also less expensive, and here is where the grocery shop earns the most money. People can easily have access to food at home if they start growing their own food in their backyards rather than rushing to the grocery shop.
Secret 2: It only takes about an hour per day to produce half of your own food
A lot of people think it takes a lot of time to grow their own food, which is why most people don’t do it in the first place. “You can produce about half of all the food you need in less than an hour per day: says Wildcraft. Wildcraft has spent years developing easy ways that people who have no experience can learn in simple steps how to grow a lot of food.
Wildcraft has spent the last 20 years figuring out how to get people with no experience, who are older or out of shape, to produce a large amount of food in a short period of time.
“Growing your own food is like printing your own money,” says WIldcraft. Her entire website teaches everything you could possibly want to know about backyard farming.
Secret 3: You can grow half of your own food in the space of three parking spots
A lot of people are surprised to discover how little space it takes. Even if you are confined in an area and do not have a backyard, there is no need to be concerned because the aim of producing your own food is paramount. Take advantage of the windowsill, the parking space, or any other location that appears to be suitable for plant growth because, at the end of the day, it is for your benefit above all else.
Marjory Wildcraft has been featured by National Geographic as an expert in off-grid living, she hosted the Mother Earth News Online Homesteading Summit, and she is listed in Who’s Who in America for having inspired hundreds of thousands of backyard gardens.Marjory was the subject of Reuter’s Food Sustainability Media Award-winning piece, and she just published The Grow System: The Essential Guide to Modern Self-Sufficient Living—From Growing Food to Making Medicine. Backyard Food Production, her video series, has over a million copies in use and is used by homesteaders, foodies, preppers, colleges, and missionary groups all over the world. You can get a free webinar from Marjory on how to grow lots of food in your backyard.
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The claim: There are more border crossings in Ireland than on the whole of the EU's eastern border.
Reality Check verdict: This is true - there are 137 land border crossings to the east of the EU, compared with 275 between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Senator Mark Daly, deputy leader of Fianna Fail, was on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday, discussing the complexities of the Irish border.
"There are over 300 miles of border between the north and south of Ireland," he said.
"And there are more border crossings on this island than there is between the European Union and all the countries to the east of it."
It is hard to find a precise figure for the number of land border crossings in Ireland, because there is no definitive view of how major a track or path has to be before it counts as a border crossing.
A reasonable figure, though, comes from a website called BorderCrossingMemories.com, which has an interactive map showing the location of 275 crossings.
During the Troubles, only 20 of them were open.
What makes the border particularly tricky is that some roads cross the border several times, especially around Fermanagh.
This is in stark contrast to the eastern border of the EU. On the border between Poland and Ukraine, for example, looking at a map there are only 11 crossings on a 330-mile border and most of them are on major roads.
Information about the EU's eastern border comes from Frontex, the European border and coastguard agency.
It measures the land border as being 6,000km (3,720 miles) long, covering the borders between EU member states and Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and Russia.
It cannot give a figure for the number of roads crossing that border, but it sent a link to a list of borders in EU states. The list was prepared as part of the establishment of the Schengen passport-check-free zone that runs along much of the eastern border of the EU (although not all - Romania, for example, is an EU member but not part of Schengen).
So the Romanian borders are based on just counting from a map.
Frontex does not consider the borders with Turkey to be part of the eastern border, although if they were counted there are two land borders with Greece and four between Bulgaria and Turkey (those also counted on a map).
So that gives a total figure of 137 land border crossings, about half as many as there are in Ireland, despite being 12 times its length.
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Veteran musician J.A Adofoo has finally meet Tema-based singer Nana Boroo and has both settled their differences after Nana Boroo was accused of sampling the veteran’s song.
Some few months ago, Nana Boroo released his latest song titled “Fine Boy” but it emerged that he had stolen some music lines from a song of legendary Highlife Musician Obuoba J.A. Adofo for his new track.
This made the son of the Highlife launch an attack on Nana Boroo until broadcast journalist Abeiku Santana stepped in and settled the case between the two.
However, Nana Boroo has finally apologized to the veteran musician for comments he made about stealing some lines from J.A. Adofo’s song.
At the 2019 edition of Rhythms on DA Runway, Nana Boroo knelt down to apologize to J.A. Adofo on stage and later performed together.
The veteran musician, in turn, accepted the apology and advised other musicians to learn and practise the act of forgiveness to make the music industry grow.
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008
According to the Dallas Morning News Religion Blog:
Nicholas Cafardi, a professor and former dean at Duquesne University's School of Law, made headlines earlier this year by writing that he was an anti-aboriton Catholic who was voting for Barack Obama.
Cafardi is churning the waters again. In this commentary for National Catholic Reporter, he writes that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has become a captive of the Republican Party:This captivity was again in evidence earlier this month in Baltimore as the bishops met. The more vocal bishops were obviously unhappy with the election results, and some of the more extreme statements, such as prohibiting the vice president elect from a return to the town of his birth unless he changes his ways, sound like Republican ward heelers. How did this happen? Why are these bishops acting like functionaries of the Republican Party?
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India-US held bilateral talks on trade, defence and 5G communications networks ahead of the inauguration of G20 summit gathering at Osaka in Japan.
Speaking on the talks, Modi said he wanted to discuss Iran, 5G, bilateral relations and defence relations with Donald Trump.
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale later said that the issue of S-400 defence missiles was not discussed. The two countries had earlier come to a disagreement regarding India’s entry into an arms deal with Russia for buying S-400 defence missiles. Owing to the US imposing sanctions on military deals with Russia under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), India was likely to push for a waiver regarding the same.
Also Read: UK Parliament celebrates first-ever UK-India Week
The Foreign Secretary further said, “Iran, was the primary focus on how to ensure stability there,not just in matter of energy needs, but also in terms of the largeIndian diaspora in the Gulf.”The Secretary also said that Trump congratulated Modi on his election victory and said that the two countries would work together in many areas including military. In his congratulation speech to Prime Minister the US President said, “It was a big victory, you deserve it, you have done a great job. We have big things to announce. In terms of trade, in terms of manufacturing, we would be discussing 5G. I congratulate you and I look forward to talks.”
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How to make potpourri
Are you a little bit blown away by all those beautiful roses growing in your garden right now? Do they smell divine? Would you like to capture a little bit of their summery wonderfulness and store it away in a glass jar for the gloomy, grey days of winter? Well I've got just the trick if that's something you're tempted to do: you could make your very own potpourri. If you've got some aromatic herbs like rosemary, bay or lavender you could add them to the mix as well.
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Sophia doesn't see the Winchesters again until shortly after the episode "Are You There God? It's Me, Dean Winchester" when she arrives in response to a call she received from Bobby Singer, whom Ellen had introduced her to previously. The Winchesters are suspicious that despite being a hunter, Sophia was not visited by the ghosts. Something Sophia later attributes to her having spent so many years blocking out the spirits. It is in the episode, "Metamorphosis", that Ruby reveals to Sam who Sophia is and tells him that Mammon, "has his army of demons out hunting that little bitch down. If they get her than Mammon's gonna make Azazel look like puppy." Sam attempts to contact Sophia after this without the knowledge of Dean but is unable to track her down.
When Dean runs across Sophia while they are both working the same hunt and sees her using her demonic abilities, he mistakenly believes that she has been possessed by a demon and stabs her with the demon killing blade. When this has no effect he still thinks she must be some other supernatural creature and attempts to shoot her. It is only through Sam's intervention that Dean does not kill her and the brothers rush her to Bobby's who manages to save her life. Despite Sophia's pleading Sam tells Dean all about who Sophia is (at least as much as Ruby has told him). The Winchester's and Bobby are then called away by Castiel and Sophia runs, not wanting Dean to change his mind and kill her.
Sophia does not run across the Winchesters again for many months, though at one point Castiel informs Sam that she is attempting to help protect the seals in exchange for information. Before Castiel, hunters only believed Angels to be a bedtime story to make up for all the horrors they see, which is why before then, Sophia never suspected that Mammon would be a fallen angel. She had found it odd that unlike other demons, Mammon could not possess her body with her consent, but as Angels were unknown, she had spent almost two decades believing him to be a demon. Instead, Mammon was an angel who followed Lucifer after he was expelled from heaven and offered a place in hell, with an army of demons at his command. But because he would be made mortal if he were to leave hell and reach Earth as punishment for his turning away from heaven, it was only through a host that he could walk the Earth but still retail his abilities.
The next time Sophia meets the Winchesters is in the episode, "When the Levee Breaks". After being attacked by demons and badly injured, Sophia goes to Bobby for help as he is the only hunter in the area. While there she learns of Sam's Demon Blood addiction. Sophia's presence unnerves Castiel as he calls her "an abomination" on several occasions. When she goes down to see Sam, only to see him knocking out Bobby. In her wounded state Sam is able to overpower her by knocking her unconscious. Sam hallucinates that Sophia is telling him to drink her blood but manages to ignore the hallucination, steal a car, and escape. By the time she comes to, Bobby informs her of all she's missed: that Sam is going to kill Lilith, that in order to do so he must ingest enough demon blood to make himself something less than human, and of the falling out between the Winchester boys. Sophia agrees to help Dean stop Lucifer from getting free of his cage.
In "Lucifer Rising" Sophia is mostly healed, something that unsettles both Dean and Bobby, and preparing to help Dean in any way she can from Lucifer being unleashed. However both Bobby and Sophia are shocked when Dean disappears, something they later learn was the work of Zachariah. Demons attack and in the process Bobby is possessed and forced to go after the Winchesters, while Sophia is knocked unconscious and dragged to hell by the demons. She awakens later to discover that she is trapped in hell and Mammon plans to torture her until she finally gives into his demands and allows him to inhabit her body.
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The division of human rights into three generations was initially proposed in 1979 by the Czech jurist Karel Vasak at the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg. He used the term at least as early as November 1977.Vasak's theories have primarily taken root in European law.
His divisions follow the three watchwords of the French Revolution: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity . The three generations are reflected in some of the rubrics of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.[ citation needed ] The Universal Declaration of Human Rights includes rights that are thought of as second generation as well as first generation ones, but it does not make the distinction in itself (the rights listed are not in specific order).
First-generation human rights, sometimes called "blue" rights, deal essentially with liberty and participation in political life. They are fundamentally civil and political in nature: They serve negatively to protect the individual from excesses of the state. First-generation rights include, among other things, the right to life, equality before the law, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, property rights, the right to a fair trial, and voting rights. Some of these rights and the right to due process date back to the Magna Carta of 1215 and the Rights of Englishmen, which were expressed in the English Bill of Rights in 1689. A more full set of first-generation human rights was pioneered in France by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen in 1789, and by the United States Bill of Rights in 1791.
They were enshrined at the global level and given status in international law first by Articles 3 to 21 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and later in the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In Europe, they were enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights in 1953.
Second-generation human rights are related to equality and began to be recognized by governments after World War II. They are fundamentally economic, social, and cultural in nature. They guarantee different members of the citizenry equal conditions and treatment. Secondary rights would include a right to be employed in just and favorable condition, rights to food, housing and health care, as well as social security and unemployment benefits. Like first-generation rights, they were also covered by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and further embodied in Articles 22 to 28 of the Universal Declaration, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
In the United States of America, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a Second Bill of Rights, covering much the same grounds, during his State of the Union Address on January 11, 1944. Today, many nations, states, or groups of nations have developed legally binding declarations guaranteeing comprehensive sets of human rights, e.g. the European Social Charter.
Some states have enacted some of these economic rights, e.g. the state of New York has enshrined the right to a free education,as well as "the right to organize and to bargain collectively", and workers' compensation, in its constitutional law.
These rights are sometimes referred to as "red" rights. They impose upon the government the duty to respect and promote and fulfill them, but this depends on the availability of resources. The duty is imposed on the state because it controls its own resources. No one has the direct right to housing and right to education. (In South Africa, for instance, the right is not, per se, to housing, but rather "to have access to adequate housing",realised on a progressive basis. )
The duty of government is in the realization of these positive rights.
Third-generation human rights are those rights that go beyond the mere civil and social, as expressed in many progressive documents of international law, including the 1972 Stockholm Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, the 1992 Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and other pieces of generally aspirational "soft law".
Also known as Solidarity human rights, they are rights that try to go beyond the framework of individual rights to focus on collective concepts, such as community or people. However, The term remains largely unofficial,just as the also-used moniker of "green" rights, and thus houses an extremely broad spectrum of rights, including:
The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights ensures many of those: the right to self-determination, right to development, right to natural resources and right to satisfactory environment.Some countries also have constitutional mechanisms for safeguarding third-generation rights. For example, the Hungarian Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations, the Parliament of Finland's Committee for the Future , and the erstwhile Commission for Future Generations in the Knesset in Israel.
Some international organizations have offices for safeguarding such rights. An example is the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. The Directorate-General for the Environment of the European Commission has as its mission "protecting, preserving and improving the environment for present and future generations, and promoting sustainable development".
A few jurisdictions have enacted provisions for environmental protection, e.g. New York's "forever wild" constitutional article,which is enforceable by action of the New York State Attorney General or by any citizen ex rel. with the consent of the Appellate Division.
Several analysts claim that a fourth generation of human rights is emerging, which would include rights that cannot be included in the third generation, future claims of first and second generation rights and new rights, especially in relation to technological development and information and communication technologies and cyberspace.
However, the content of it is not clear, and these analysts do not present a unique proposal. They normally take some rights from the third generation and include them in the fourth, such as the right to a healthy environment or aspects related to bioethics. Some of those analysts believe that the fourth generation is given by human rights in relation to new technologies,while others prefer to talk about digital rights, where a new range of rights would be found, such as:
Others point out that the differentiating element would be that, while the first three generations refer to the human being as a member of society, the rights of the fourth would refer to the human being as a species.
Maurice Cranston argued that scarcity means that supposed second-generation and third-generation rights are not really rights at all.If one person has a right, others have a duty to respect that right, but governments lack the resources necessary to fulfill the duties implied by citizens' supposed second- and third-generation rights.
Charles Kesler, a professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and senior fellow of the Claremont Institute, has argued that second- and third-generation human rights serve as an attempt to cloak political goals, which the majority may well agree are good things in and of themselves, in the language of rights, and thus grant those political goals inappropriate connotations. In his opinion, calling socio-economic goods "rights" inherently creates a related concept of "duties", so that other citizens have to be coerced by the government to give things to other people in order to fulfill these new rights. He also has stated that, in the US, the new rights create a "nationalization" of political decision-making at the federal level in violation of federalism.In his book Soft Despotism, Democracy's Drift, Paul Rahe, professor at Hillsdale College, wrote that focusing on equality-based rights leads to a subordination to the initial civil rights to an ever-expanding government, which would be too incompetent to provide for its citizens correctly and would merely seek to subordinate more rights.
19th century philosopher Frederic Bastiat summarized the conflict between these negative and positive rights by saying:
M. de Lamartine wrote me one day: "Your doctrine is only the half of my program; you have stopped at liberty; I go on to fraternity." I answered him: "The second half of your program will destroy the first half." And, in fact, it is quite impossible for me to separate the word "fraternity" from the word "voluntary". It is quite impossible for me to conceive of fraternity as legally enforced, without liberty being legally destroyed, and justice being legally trampled underfoot.
Economist Friedrich Hayek has argued that the second generation concept of "social justice" cannot have any practical political meaning:
No state of affairs as such is just or unjust: it is only when we assume that somebody is responsible for having brought it about ... In the same sense, a spontaneously working market, where prices act as guides to action, cannot take account of what people in any sense need or deserve, because it creates a distribution which nobody has designed, and something which has not been designed, a mere state of affairs as such, cannot be just or unjust. And the idea that things ought to be designed in a "just" manner means, in effect, that we must abandon the market and turn to a planned economy in which somebody decides how much each ought to have, and that means, of course, that we can only have it at the price of the complete abolition of personal liberty.
New York University School of Law professor of law Jeremy Waldron has written in response to critics of the second-generation rights:
In any case, the argument from first-generation to second-generation rights was never supposed to be a matter of conceptual analysis. It was rather this: if one is really concerned to secure civil or political liberty for a person, that commitment should be accompanied by a further concern about the conditions of the person's life that make it possible for him to enjoy and exercise that liberty. Why on earth would it be worth fighting for this person's liberty (say, his liberty to choose between A and B) if he were left in a situation in which the choice between A and B meant nothing to him, or in which his choosing one rather than the other would have no impact on his life?"
Hungarian socialist and political economist Karl Polanyi made the antithetical argument to Hayek in the book The Great Transformation . Polanyi wrote that an uncontrolled free market would lead to repressive economic concentration and then to a co-opting of democratic governance that degrades civil rights.
The World Conference on Human Rights in 1993 opposed the distinction between civil and political rights (negative rights) and economic, social and cultural rights (positive rights) that resulted in the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action proclaiming that "all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated".
Human rights are moral principles or norms for certain standards of human behaviour and are regularly protected in municipal and international law. They are commonly understood as inalienable, fundamental rights "to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being" and which are "inherent in all human beings", regardless of their age, ethnic origin, location, language, religion, ethnicity, or any other status. They are applicable everywhere and at every time in the sense of being universal, and they are egalitarian in the sense of being the same for everyone. They are regarded as requiring empathy and the rule of law and imposing an obligation on persons to respect the human rights of others, and it is generally considered that they should not be taken away except as a result of due process based on specific circumstances.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is an international document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly that enshrines the rights and freedoms of all human beings. It was accepted by the General Assembly as Resolution 217 during its third session on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France. Of the 58 members of the United Nations at the time, 48 voted in favour, none against, eight abstained, and two did not vote.
Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. They ensure one's entitlement to participate in the civil and political life of society and the state without discrimination or repression.
Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory. Rights are of essential importance in such disciplines as law and ethics, especially theories of justice and deontology.
The American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, also known as the Bogota Declaration, was the world's first international human rights instrument of a general nature, predating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by less than a year.
Natural rights and legal rights are the two basic types of rights.
Broadly speaking, liberty is the ability to do as one pleases, or a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant. It is a synonym for the word freedom. In modern politics, liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views. In philosophy, liberty involves free will as contrasted with determinism. In theology, liberty is freedom from the effects of "sin, spiritual servitude, [or] worldly ties". Sometimes liberty is differentiated from freedom by using the word "freedom" primarily, if not exclusively, to mean the ability to do as one wills and what one has the power to do; and using the word "liberty" to mean the absence of arbitrary restraints, taking into account the rights of all involved. In this sense, the exercise of liberty is subject to capability and limited by the rights of others. Thus liberty entails the responsible use of freedom under the rule of law without depriving anyone else of their freedom. Freedom is more broad in that it represents a total lack of restraint or the unrestrained ability to fulfill one's desires. For example, a person can have the freedom to murder, but not have the liberty to murder, as the latter example deprives others of their right not to be harmed. Liberty can be taken away as a form of punishment. In many countries, people can be deprived of their liberty if they are convicted of criminal acts.
The Second Bill of Rights was proposed by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 11, 1944. In his address, Roosevelt suggested that the nation had come to recognise and should now implement, a second "bill of rights". Roosevelt argued that the "political rights" guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights had "proved inadequate to assure us equality in the pursuit of happiness". His remedy was to declare an "economic bill of rights" to guarantee these specific rights:
Economic, social and cultural rights are socio-economic human rights, such as the right to education, right to housing, right to an adequate standard of living, right to health, victims' rights and the right to science and culture. Economic, social and cultural rights are recognised and protected in international and regional human rights instruments. Member states have a legal obligation to respect, protect and fulfil economic, social and cultural rights and are expected to take "progressive action" towards their fulfilment.
The right to property or right to own property is often classified as a human right for natural persons regarding their possessions. A general recognition of a right to private property is found more rarely and is typically heavily constrained insofar as property is owned by legal persons and where it is used for production rather than consumption.
Negative and positive rights are rights that oblige either inaction or action. These obligations may be of either a legal or moral character. The notion of positive and negative rights may also be applied to liberty rights.
The right to education has been recognized as a human right in a number of international conventions, including the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights which recognizes a right to free, compulsory primary education for all, an obligation to develop secondary education accessible to all, in particular by the progressive introduction of free secondary education, as well as an obligation to develop equitable access to higher education, ideally by the progressive introduction of free higher education. In 2021, 171 states were parties to the Covenant.
In 2019, an estimated 260 million children worldwide did not have access to school education, and social inequality was a major cause.
The right to development is a human right that recognizes every human right for constant improvement of well-being.
The Permanent Assembly for Human Rights is an Argentine non-governmental human rights organization; founded in 1975. According to its official website the organization is the product of a "call from people coming from distinct areas: the church, politics, Human Rights, sciences, culture, and labour Argentinians in response to the increasing violence and the collapse of the most elemental Human Rights in the country".
The right to housing is the economic, social and cultural right to adequate housing and shelter. It is recognized in some national constitutions and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
The Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) is an international human rights organization that functions primarily as a research and advocacy nonprofit in the area of economic and social rights.
The Declaration of Human Duties and Responsibilities (DHDR) was written for reinforcing the implementation of human rights under the auspices of the UNESCO and the interest of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights and was proclaimed in 1998 "to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights"(UDHR) in the city of Valencia. Therefore, it is also known as the Valencia Declaration.
The right to Internet access, also known as the right to broadband or freedom to connect, is the view that all people must be able to access the Internet in order to exercise and enjoy their rights to freedom of expression and opinion and other fundamental human rights, that states have a responsibility to ensure that Internet access is broadly available, and that states may not unreasonably restrict an individual's access to the Internet.
María Eugenia Rodríguez Palop is a Spanish jurist, professor of Philosophy of Law at the Charles III University of Madrid (UC3M), specializing in human rights.
The Declaration on the Rights of Peasants (UNDROP), officially United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas, is an UNGA resolution on Human rights with "universal understanding", adopted by the United Nations in 2018.
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My grandson is one of the 600,000 year 6 children who will be taking the government’s new spelling and grammar test this summer. His teacher thinks that it is “a waste of time” and “a throwback to the 1950s”. I understand that a teaching union recently passed a motion calling for this exam and a reading test for six-year-olds to be boycotted, and that the tests have been criticised by various experts. Are they a retrograde step?
Margaret Thompson, Yorkshire
The experts are upset because these tests are, in their beloved jargon, “decontextualised”.
Professor Debra Myhill, of Exeter University, states that “50 years of research has consistently shown that there is no relationship between doing that kind of work and what pupils do in their…
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Skydiving is a thrilling sport that captivates many people around the world. As thrilling as it is, it is also incredibly dangerous, especially if you do not have a quality parachute. There are many types of parachutes suitable for beginners. Let’s take a look at the parachutes that people can use during their initial jumps.
This type of parachute is mainly a drag device. This means that it does not provide any lift. This is the type of parachute that is used by the military. They are assembled from triangular cloth gores put together in a single layer. They are recognizable for having a big canopy shaped like a dome, and are often referred to as “jellyfish ‘chutes.”
Cruciform or square
Oscillation is decreased by the unique design of these parachutes. Oscillation simply means the back and forth swinging motion of the person. There are also no violent turns when using this type. It was originally developed by the military, but it has now become popular with the general public. The military system that developed this parachute is called the Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS). This system has the ability to lower the descent rate by as much as 30 percent. The T-11 model has a descent rate that is 15 percent slower than its T-10D counterpart; this reduces the number of injuries associated with landing.
Annular and pull-down apex types
The pull-down apex is a modified version of the round parachute. It is sometimes called a Para-Commander canopy. The parachute is round. However, the canopy apex has suspension lines leading to it. This applies the load, pulling the apex toward the load. This flattens the previously shape. The fabric is removed in the apex in certain designs. This allows air to exit through a hole, making the geometry of the canopy more angular. The horizontal drag has also been reduced because of the flat shape. When this shape is combined with rear-facing vents, the forward speed the parachute can generate is quite considerable.
Many of the modern parachutes are ram-air airfoils that are self-inflating. Direction and speed are controlled by a parafoil. This type of control is similar to that of paragliders. These parachutes are designed to mitigate, spread, and handle the stresses associated with deployment at terminal velocity. They are made of two layers of fabric that are connected by fabric ribs that form cells. These cells will allow high pressure to enter. The air comes from vents on the front of the airfoil’s leading edge. The parachute’s lines are trimmed and the fabric is shaped under the load that the fabric balloons up and inflates into the shape of an airfoil. Airlocks are one-way fabric valves that are sometimes used to maintain the parachute.
Rogallo wing and other types
The Rogallo has been experimented with occasionally, usually in an attempt to raise the forward speed while lowering the landing speed at the same time. The invention of the ram-air parachute and the sail slider has reduced the use of the Rogallo wing. These parachutes are known for being difficult to build.
Ring and ribbon parachutes have many things in common with annular designs. They are made for deployment at speeds that are supersonic. A traditional parachute would be destroyed under these severe conditions. The ring shape hole releases the pressure, allowing the parachute to function without being destroyed.
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Mortal Kombat X was released this week on PS4, XBox One, and PC. If you’re wondering how it is and if you should play it, I’ll cut right to it: it’s great, and you should play it! Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about Mortal Kombat’s history (mainly from a lore perspective) and what makes the tenth main installment an instant klassic. Fair warning, a lot of the information in this post is how I recall it. Corrections are welcome in the comments!
For the sake of being able to easily reference all of the titles, let’s first define the number associated with each of them.
Mortal Kombat, 1992 – MK1
Mortal Kombat II, 1993 – MK2
Mortal Kombat 3, 1995 – MK3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, 1995 – UMK3 (Mortal Kombat Trilogy can be lumped in with this one)
Mortal Kombat 4, 1997 – MK4
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, 2002 – MK5
Mortal Kombat: Deception, 2004 – MK6
Mortal Kombat Armageddon – MK7
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe – MK8 (I’ll largely be ignoring this one, but the general internet consensus recognizes this as the eighth proper installment in the series)
Mortal Kombat, 2011 – MK9
Mortal Kombat X, 2015 – MK10
Mortal Kombat Mysteriously Arrives in Arcades
1992 was a special time in arcade gaming. Gone were the days of trying to get your initials recorded in a version of Donkey Kong in your local arcade. Street Fighter II had arrived, and with it, the fighting game genre revolution of the 90’s. Kids, teens, and (mostly) young adults now crowded around Street Fighter II, placing their quarter or token on one side of the screen bezel, effectively getting in line to challenge the current “king of the hill”. “Winner stays, loser pays” was now the generally accepted arcade etiquette, and gaming was now a legitimate spectator event.
I remember as a young teen going to arcades with a couple dollars in quarters, trying to learn how to play as Ryu or Ken, which seemed to always be the champion’s characters of choice, but depending on my competition, I usually resorted to Blanka or Guile because of their easier moves.
One day, I went to the local arcade, and the Street Fighter II game was empty. I heard cheering from the back, and a huge crowd of fifteen to twenty people surrounding a new game. I waited to get a closer look, and read the words Mortal Kombat on the marquee. This game was different. It had real people for graphics, it had a lot of blood, and it had a very distinct 70’s-80’s kung-fu movie feel to it (later on I realized it was pretty much a direct mashup of Big Trouble in Little China, and Enter the Dragon).
When I could rarely get an occasional glimpse of the idle screens, I was able to read the backstory for the game which was shrouded in enough mysterious lore, that I was hooked.
A 2,000 year old half human dragon Goro remains undefeated for the past 500 years. He won the title of grand champion by defeating Kung Lao, a shaolin fighting monk. It was during this period that the tournament fell into Shang Tsung’s hands and was corrupted. – Story text from the original Mortal Kombat
So now we have some 2,000 year old guy with four arms, who has been the grand champion for 500 years. We know about some monk named Kung Lao, and some dude named Shang Tsung. We got a little insight into franchise staples from their bio screens like Liu Kang- former Shaolin monk, and all around good-guy, Johnny Cage- Hollywood actor and comic relief, Sonya Blade- U.S. special forces who inadvertently lands in the island after pursuing a criminal named Kano, and then we get the real interesting ones: Raiden- an alleged thunder god, Scorpion- a mysterious spear throwing ninja, and Sub-zero- another mysterious ninja with the ability to freeze his opponents.
Before we can move on to what happens in MK2, I’ve got to address all of the mystique surrounding this game. Occasionally, (as I recall) a green ninja would appear with a cryptic message before a match. It turns out this was a hidden, non-playable character named Reptile. Eventually people discovered if shadows were passing in front of the moon on the Pit stage, and someone won without blocking and performed a fatality, they would get to fight Reptile. This started all sorts of rumors, including a gaming magazine publishing an alleged photo of a red ninja named Ermac. As it turned out, “ERMAC” was some code Midway used in some of their games that was short for something like machine error, and the red ninja was probably a doctored, or oddly exposed photo of Scorpion or Sub-Zero. In the very early days of the internet, it proved difficult to debunk these rumors, and now we had a new, brutal fighting game with a backstory and swirling cloud of rumors. Midway had a hit, and they new it. And the quickly followed it up with MK2.
Mortal Kombat II
In todays game industry, we usually see teaser videos, screenshots, press releases on TV, the internet, everywhere we look. We know when new games are being discussed, before they’re even in production. In 1997 however, the first I knew about MK2 was when one day I went to our local bowling alley arcade to play Mortal Kombat, and it had been replaced by a new, shinier and much louder Mortal Kombat II. The graphics were crisp, gameplay slightly faster (though still sluggish compared with Street Fighter II), but the music, lore, and mystery was cranked up higher than ever. The environments were not very earthly, and in fact, the game takes place in a new realm we learned about called Outworld. Liu Kang is revealed to have won the previous Mortal Kombat tournament, and we now learn about Shang Tsung’s boss and emperor of Outworld, Shao Kahn. Shang Tsung avoids execution by assembling another Mortal Kombat tournament promising to lure the fighters from “Earthrealm” to face extinction by Shao Kahn himself.
MK2’s art style eluded to a much richer story, set in a fantastical world that blended sci-fi and fantasy with mystical kung-fu movies, all while remaining an arcade game first, with inferior home console ports second. The violence was pushed to new levels, showing characters sliced in half, burned by acid, exploding, being burned, and was notable for contributing to the ESRB’s formation. MK2 also began pushing things in an unexpected comical direction as well as players discovered alternative finishing moves called “babalities” and “friendships”, where the character would either turn the loser into a baby, or do a ridiculous act like jumping rope, making a rainbow, or selling a doll of themselves. Performing a babality or friendship was also seen as the ultimate taunt by a real player, because in order to use them you had to win a mach without using two of the five buttons.
In the time after MK2’s release, we saw a lot more fighting games, including new versions of Street Fighter II, Neo-Geo games, Virtua Fighter, and RARE/Nintendo’s first entry into the fighting genre, Killer Instinct. Without turning this post into an entire overview of fighting game history, let’s just say that by the time Mortal Kombat 3 came out, combos were the new thing in fighters.
Mortal Kombat 3
MK3 arrives, and is much faster paced, adding a new dedicated run button and chained combos. Along with the over-the-top fatalities, babalities and friendships return, as well as the introduction of the long-rumored animalities. The story in attract mode is now longer than ever, explaining that Shao Kahn grew frustrated with the rules of Mortal Kombat as established by the elder gods, and through a flimsy explanation, has his queen (Sindel) resurrected in Earthrealm, allowing him to passthrough and begin to merge it with Outworld.
A lot of subplots develop during MK3 (remember, this is still in the arcade era!) one of which discusses Sub-zero’s clan, the Lin Kuei converting their members into cyborgs, thus devoiding them of souls, which he refuses to take part in, and makes him a marked man by his clan as well as the opposition to Earthrealm.
We also see the introduction of many new characters such as Nightwolf, Sektor and Cyrax, Kurtis Stryker, Shiva, Motaro, and the first unlockable character of the series, a cyborg named Smoke, who appeared in human form as a secret opponent in MK2. Curiously missing was fan-favorite, Scorpion (along with Reptile, Mileena, and Kitana), which quickly prompted the release of Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. UMK3’s story remained the same, but changed some game-mechanics slightly, and brought back Scorpion, Reptile, Kitana and Jade (playable for the first time), and 3 more unlockable characters: Classic Sub-Zero (who later we find out is the original Sub-zero from MK1), Mileena, and the long-rumored debut of Ermac.
I should note here, it’s a little known fact that I submitted the winning trick of the month to EGM2 with the “Ultimate Kombat Kode” to unlock Ermac. They never did send me the game controller they promised their winners.
MK3 and UMK3 started to suffer from Street Fighter II-itis, eventually leading to a PC and console exclusive version called Mortal Kombat Trilogy which added Brutalities into the mix, which were a really long combo you performed with the player at low health that led to them exploding in the end. Various incarnations of it also included the ability to play as Noob Saibot (another previously hidden but non-playable ninja), and Rain (who was previously included in the games attract mode only). Some versions even allowed Goro, Shao Kahn, a new sprite version of Johnny Cage, Kintaro and Motaro to all be playable. Furthermore, certain console exclusives even added Khameleon and Chameleon, a male or female ninja that would randomly shift their abilities to all of the same-gendered ninjas. The story for MKT remained largely unchanged, but included all of the events from the first 3 games.
Mortal Kombat 4(gotten)
In 1997, Mortal Kombat 4 emerged in the arcades, ditching the 2D digitized live action graphics in favor of 3D models. The gameplay largely remained the same from MK3, with the ability to step to the side of the z-axis. It was still fast-paced, still had chainable combos, and juggle combos, and of course, gruesome fatalities, but it just fell flat. It was too early for the series to make the jump to 3D, it felt stiff, uninspired, and despite decent critical reception, just simply didn’t capture the same magic of it’s fans. Mortal Kombat felt like it was done… but I still wanted to find out what was happening in the storyline.
Raiden explains in the games intro screens about a fallen elder god named Shinnok, who was banished to a realm known as the Netherrealm who, after Shao Kahns defeat in MK3, manages to escape, and thus, the Mortal Kombat tournament must be fought again (of course).
This is by far the most forgettable game in the series, but it did introduce two of my favorite characters: Shinnok, and Quan-Chi. It also introduced the Netherrealm, and the general idea that the Mortal Kombat universe is much larger than Earthrealm and Outworld. Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-zero was released as a console exclusive spin-off around this time, and isn’t worth talking about other than additional lore is explained (which is re-explained later on anyway). All I will say about the Jax game that was also released is that it was released, and it was real real bad.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance
After many years of no new Mortal Kombat games, in 2002, MK5 was released (as Deadly Alliance), and there was no arcade version. MK5 was released directly to PS2 and Xbox, and threw out the mechanics of the first four games in favor of a slower-paced but more intricate system that had more in common with Tekken than any other fighter. Foot sweeps and uppercuts were also gone, and while the game-play was jarringly different, it was intricate, and of course, had brutal fatalities. MK5 continued the storyline even further, bringing back Shang Tsung to co-star with Quan-Chi who were revealed to be enemies who by working together could kill Shao Kahn (who apparently was just defeated and not dead?), and the Earthrealm champion, Liu Kang. With those two out of the way, this would enable the duo to resurrect the ancient army of one of the previous rulers of Outworld, the Dragon King.
MK5 also introduced the Krypt, which has been an explorable area to unlock game content ever since. We also saw the introduction of several new characters, most notably Kenshi, a blind samurai warrior from Earthrealm who was tricked by Shang Tsung into releasing the souls of deceased warriors from his heritage, which is what left him blinded. Bo’ Rai Cho, was added as a jolly overweight fighter from Earthrealm who was revealed as having trained many of Earthrealm’s greatest fighters, and used a drunken boxing style of kung-fu. Li Mei was introduced as having come from another new realm known as Edenia, which is the realm most similar to Earthrealm, and joins the tournament to free her people enslaved by Kano’s Black Dragon band of criminals (or something like that).
From what I remember about the game at the time it was released, it largely slipped under the radar, but was a promising step forward from MK4.
Mortal Kombat: Deception
In 2004, Mortal Kombat: Deception was released, once again straight to PS2 and Xbox, and built off of MK5 both in gameplay and story. The memorable opening cinematic tells the tale of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi defeating Raiden in the events of MK5, who then inevitably turn on each other for their lust for power and control of Outworld. Quan Chi defeats Shang Tsung, and is promptly interrupted by Onaga, the Dragon King, and former emperor of Outworld, who is coming back to reclaim his throne with his newly resurrected army, thanks to Quan Chi. Raiden, Shang Tsung, and Quan Chi join forces to face this new, greater threat which lead Raiden to sacrifice himself (along with Shang Tsung and Quan Chi) to attempt to halt the returning king. The efforts were in vain, Onaga now has the magical amulet, and the narrator during this entire movie reveals that only he is the one who can stop Onaga, because he was responsible for Onaga’s return, deceptively.
I remember getting this game on the day it was released, popping the disc in my PS2, with a few friends also anticipating what this new Mortal Kombat might be like, and after the opening movie we all had a “holy shit” moment. Then the title screen appears with a bolt of lightning and loud thunder crash. From that moment we all knew, Mortal Kombat is back.
MK6 is one of the very best in the series for a number of reasons. The gameplay was an evolution of the system from MK5, but brought back classic elements like uppercuts, juggle combos, and alternative finishing moves to Fatalities known as Hara-Kiris, which allows the loser to perform a finishing move on themselves, not giving the victor the satisfaction of doing so. The graphics were much improved over MK5, which looked good in it’s own right. But the real hero of MK6 was it’s vast foray into expanding the Mortal Kombat lore.
The main protagonist of the game is a new character known as Shujinko. The konquest mode was actually a full blown RPG, with a freely explorable 3D world. Battles are done with the fighting engine naturally, and the story unfolds by taking Shujinko on a journey as a young boy who is deceived by Onaga who is posing as an elder god, guiding him to collect artifacts which make up something called the Kamidogu, which would ultimately grant Onaga the power to destroy all the realms.
In Konquest mode, as Shujinko, the player now gets to explore various locations fans of the series have heard about for many years, and discover new wrinkles in the Mortal Kombat lore sure as the Order Realm, and Chaos Realms.
While MK6 introduced many new characters, they are possibly the least memorable parts of this game. The game also introduced Puzzle Kombat, a puzzle fighter mini-game, Chess Kombat, a battle chess mini-game, and perhaps most notably, full online support with voice chat. The magic of the arcade experience returned, along with all sorts of rumors by talking to random people online.
Just as I had felt I had exhausted all of the gameplay I could get out of MK6, a new Mortal Kombat game was announced…
Mortal Kombat: Argmageddon
MK7 was released with a somewhat flimsy storyline follow up to MK6, which essentially was summarized as that there were now too many warriors, too much carnage, and the elder gods thought this would destroy all of the realms, so they decided to make a pyramid appear with a blaze on top of it (which literally turned out to be a character named Blaze, who was in the background of MK2) and destroy all of the warriors to prevent armageddon from occurring.
While the plot was a little lackluster, it certainly provided enough of an excuse to include every Mortal Kombat character ever into one epic game. It even had a create a fighter mode, and fatality combos. It was certainly a fun game to play online or with friends, but it lacked the depth of MK6.
Oh right, the storyline. At the end, everyone dies except Raiden and Shao Kahn (I thought he was already dead… like twice), and Shao Kahn wins. Whelp, with only Shao Kahn remaining, I guess Mortal Kombat has reached it’s epic conclusion. It was a fun ride. So it’s only natural to follow up MK7 with… Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe right? MK vs DC (regrettably also known as MK8), was released for PS3 and Xbox 360, and was a solid fighter in it’s own right, but the story was such a poor excuse for a crossover, they should have omitted it entirely in my opinion. It’s storyline was never officially incorporated into the MK Legacy so let’s just move on to…
In 2011, a new Mortal Kombat was released with the same name as the original title. MK9 was the first proper installment of the game on PS3/Xbox 360, and is kind of recognized as being a reboot for the series.
In the aftermath of MK7 (remember 8 is the DC crossover, ugh) Raiden manages to send a message to himself in the past that says “He must win.”
MK9 begins with the events of MK1, only with Raiden’s amulet showing visions of the future. Whenever events repeat themselves, his amulet deteriorates, causing him to question what to do. The events of MK2 and 3 largely play out similarly, but of course with much more detail and backstory than the originals, and it’s not until the MK3 events when the story really begins to change. Raiden tampers with the timeline, substituting Kung Lao for Liu Kang, leading to Kung Lao’s death. Raiden continues to believe the “he must win” message was referring to Liu Kang, but at some point he has a revelation that if he allows Shao Kahn to invade Earthrealm without obtaining the right to it via Mortal Kombat, the elder gods will destroy Kahn… or something like that.
Many of the Earthrealm’s finest are killed, and enslaved by Quan Chi as revenants, and the gods empower Raiden to destroy Kahn for violating the Mortal Kombat code, and for once, good prevails over evil in the Mortal Kombat universe (despite a lot of casualties).
MK9’s gameplay saw a return to the 2D style with 3D graphics, mainly classic characters from the first three games (and a handful of DLC addons, like Freddy Krueger). The only real post-MK3 era characters were Quan Chi, Kenshi, and Skarlet who was a long rumored red-pallette swap from the arcade era. Babalities returned, online play was solid, and the story mode was mainly cut-scenes broken up by fights.
Mortal Kombat X
That roughly catches us up to speed now. Quick recap:
Liu Kang wins Mortal Kombat, saves the day. Does it again. Earthrealm wins a third time. Shinnok is resurrected and destroyed. Quan Chi and Shang Tsung break the streak and win. Onaga is inadvertently resurrected by some dude named Shujinko, all hell breaks lose, the elder gods get pissed, and try to destroy everyone. Shao Kahn is the last man standing. Then we go back to the past, Raiden tries to prevent the future from happening, and sort of succeeds, killing a lot of his allies in the process. That pretty much takes us up to MK10, which is a proper sequel, taking place 25 years after MK9.
What happened between now and MK9? Well some people got together, fell in love, and had kids. Introducing Kung Jin (Kung Lao’s younger cousin), Cassie Cage (Sonya and Johnny’s daughter), Jacqueline Briggs (Jax’s daughter), and Takeda (Kenshi’s son). Oh yeah, but before that, 2 years after the events of MK9, Shinnok is resurrected by Quan Chi along with the revenant Earthrealm warriors Scorpion, Sub-zero and Jax. Johnny Cage, Sonya and Raiden trap Shinnok once again, and restore those three back to life (the first time we’ve actually seen a human Scorpion I might add). Quan Chi escapes, but everything else is relatively peaceful for the next 20 or so years.
Meanwhile in Outworld…we learn that in Kahn’s absence, Mileena briefly took claim to the throne (even though she’s a genetic experiment gone wrong and not blood related to Shao Kahn), which causes a civil war to break out and Kotal Kahn (no relation to the last ruler) assuming rule in outworld. His right hand bug-woman is named D’vorrah, and hired guns (no pun intended) include a lost cowboy named Erron Black from Earthrealm, and an unusual team known as Ferra/Torr.
Since inter-realm travel is apparently normal now, the new generation is sent to Outworld to help resolve the conflict between Mileena and Kotal Kahn. Then we see that darn amulet come back into play with Quan Chi trying to bring back our buddy Shinnok. I’ll refrain from revealing spoilery stuff here about the plot since the game is still very new.
Gameplay-wise, this is as easy to pickup as MK3, but as intricate to master as MK6. Each character has three subtle variations with unique special moves and combos, which keep things pretty fresh. Story mode works like MK9, with interactive elements, requiring you to pay attention during cut-scenes and push various buttons to attack, dodge, or do… some other spoilery thing.
The graphics are remarkable, with the choreographed fight scenes and cinematography feeling almost as if they’re right out of Kevin Tancharoen’s Mortal Kombat Legacy web-series. You have all the major blockbuster movie elements like a roving camera, crane shots, stylized lighting, etc with seamless transitions into the actual fights as they play out.
The Krypt makes it’s epic return with occasional things like wolves and spiders jumping out at you, giving you an opportunity to slash them and earn yourself some koins, which are used as the games in-game currency to unlock more krypt items.
Brutalities also return this time, but instead of being a silly combo, they are executed by meeting certain fight conditions, and result in an instant finishing move at the end of round 2 or 3. New to the series are Faction Kill finishing moves. When starting the game you’re asked to join a faction (like the Lin Kuei, White Lotus Society, etc), and collect faction points by doing various things in the game’s different modes. As you collectively unlock points with other players online, you get access to Faction finishers, and other content.
Online play offers a returning King of the Hill mode, and team-based kombat, where you collectively fight one on one matches to earn points.
There are a lot of different variations like the tower modes that are sure to keep the gameplay exciting for a while, especially with the promise of Jason, Preditor, Tremor, and Tanya as playable DLC characters.
Mortal Kombat has certainly taken a very long and winding road over the years, but Mortal Kombat X really delivers as both an “Outstanding” fighting game, and tells “Excellent” story. I can’t really find anything I don’t like about the game, and for that, I give Netherrealm a “Flawless Victory”.
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Anime Review: 'Black Clover'
The Most Incredible Series I Have Ever Watched
Not long ago, I decided to dive head first into yet another anime series. Probably not the best idea considering that I was in the middle of multiple already at the time, but, after a little bit of convincing by my roommate, I decided that I would try watching it.
The anime that my friend recommended to me was the relatively new series titled Black Clover. The story takes place in a world where, in general, everybody possesses magic and was considered a “mage,” and having said magic was necessary in order to survive and thrive. The stronger the magic power, the higher up in society a person would be. Strong mages would end up becoming a part of the Magic Knights, and, depending on their magic knight audition, would end up in one of nine magic knight squads. The highest ranking mage was known as the Wizard King, and becoming the Wizard King was the ultimate achievement a mage could accomplish.
The story follows two boys who grew up in a small village after both being orphaned. One of the boys, Yuno, shows incredible talent in magic from an early age. The other boy, Asta, is not only bad at magic but is actually shown to possess no magic power, an unfortunate anomaly. Despite this, he is extremely determined to become a successful mage and desires to one day become the Wizard King. Yuno, also wishing to become the Wizard King, is Asta’s ultimate rival.
At the age of 15, each mage receives a book called a grimoire, which is specific for each individual and ultimately allows them to strengthen their magic. When Asta receives his grimoire, he learns that, while he is still unable to use magic, he is able to wield anti-magic in the form of a large sword. Unlike normal swords, this sword cancels out magic power.
As the story continues, the boys find themselves in magic knight squads. As they audition for the squads, they are judged by the other mages around them for being “commoners” since most of the mages auditioning come from noble or wealthy families. Rather than allowing the taunting to get the best of them, the two young men continue their auditions.
Yuno becomes a member of the highest ranked squad, after being invited to all nine squads. Asta, on the other hand, becomes a member of the Black Bulls, the lowest ranked squad at the time. The Black Bulls were looked down upon because of their unconventional ways and the strangeness of the members. Ultimately, it's the Black Bull squad that caused me to truly fall in love with this anime. The members of the squad are all unique and are portrayed as being misfits in the world of magic knights.
In my opinion, this show teaches a valuable lesson underneath of the well-drawn animation and interesting plot line that just because you are different doesn’t mean you cannot succeed, and, with hard work, anything can be achieved. Asta, while struggling with magic throughout his life, still made into the magic knights and has become a valuable asset to his squad. His squad, while unconventional, is able to achieve amazing things and does not let the judgment that comes from other squads deter them from accomplishing the missions they are sent on. I think this theme is ultimately the reason why this anime has become one of my all time favorite series. Unlike other series, which often portray characters as being nearly perfect, this story highlights the importance of being true to yourself and being an individual, regardless of how other people feel about you. As more episodes are released, I hope that the show becomes more popular, and, hopefully, it will influence people to be true to themselves and to work hard to accomplish their goals.
If you are looking for another series to begin watching, please give Black Clover a try. I promise that the show will take you on an emotional journey unlike any other.
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Refugees: Punishing the Victims
1992'S TROUBLING LEGACY
HAITI, Bosnia, Somalia. This year, bands of thugs with guns, forfeiting any claim to legitimacy, brutalized unarmed civilians and denied food to the hungry, precipitating significant refugee flows. Although we appear, at long last, to have turned the corner in Somalia, the world community has, so far, seemed dumbstruck, unable to stop the gangsters and bigots who block humanitarian assistance to the innocent and persecute the weak, or to provide refuge to their victims.Skip to next paragraph
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Lip service has been paid for years now to the need to address "root causes" of refugee flows. Prevent the cause of a person becoming a refugee, goes the argument, create conditions of peace, security, and respect for human rights in home countries and avoid forcing other countries that didn't cause the problem to bear the burden of caring for refugees.
But it is much easier to prevent the flow of refugees than to prevent the abuses that cause them to flee. The United States government interdicts and returns Haitian boat people (even while it pursues policies on the political front that exacerbate the fear and hunger that cause them to flee), then rationalizes its policy by saying it is intended to prevent drownings at sea.
Muslims attempting to flee Bosnia are pushed back at the Croatian border, while the international community does nothing about the genocide being committed against them.
Yet our government and others make only token offers of refuge, saying that to admit more refugees would only contribute to "ethnic cleansing." Similarly, the world ignored Somalia's disintegration into chaotic gang warfare, and waited pointlessly, for months, for permission from a nonexistent government in Somalia to invite it to intervene, while people starved and searched in vain for safety.
With the apparent belated exception of Somalia, the response of the international community to these tragedies has been to pursue policies that give the appearance of moral condemnation of repression, but which, in fact, tend to further punish the victims rather than the perpetrators. This is because outside governments have found it easier, cheaper, and more in their immediate interests to deal with the refugees as the problem, rather than the massive human rights violations that cause them to flee. Gov ernments, after all, are motivated less by humanitarian concern than by their interests in maintaining the security and strength of their own state, including protecting their borders from encroachment, whether military or migratory.
This paradigm was at the heart of United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 during the Gulf war, which led to the creation of a "safe haven zone" in northern Iraq. It was framed not as a condemnation of Saddam Hussein's repression of the Kurds, but rather as a response to the "massive flow of refugees towards and across international frontiers." Its focus was on the instability created by the Kurds themselves - that their flight across borders would "threaten international peace and security in the region." In short, the refugees were defined as the problem.
The Kurdish refugees were prevented from seeking asylum in Turkey. Although the safe haven zone has held up for a year, Saddam continues to cast a shadow over the area and the root cause of the exodus has not been addressed.
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LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol increased significantly when adults followed a Paleo diet for 10 weeks, even though they were exercising vigorously during that time, according to research that will be presented later this month at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Forty-three adults with no history of metabolic disease (heart disease, diabetes, etc.) were instructed to eat a Paleo diet of meat, fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables, root vegetables and nuts for ten weeks. The diets were considered "ad libitum," meaning that the participants rather than the researchers determined the day-to-day make-up of their diets.
During the 10 weeks, the participants also did regular CrossFit sessions.
At the end of the 10 weeks, the participants' body fat had decreased significantly, from an average of 24.3% to 20.6%, and their VO2max, a measure of aerobic fitness, also improved significantly.
Despite these beneficial changes, blood lipid levels deteriorated. LDL cholesterol, or "bad cholesterol," increased by more than 12%, and total cholesterol increased by 6%.
It's important to note that genetics play a large role in lipid levels, and how those levels affect the development of metabolic disease. People who are at risk for developing heart disease are generally advised to aim for lower cholesterol levels than people who aren't at risk.
Nonetheless, the researchers concluded, "Our results demonstrate an ad libitum Paleo diet intervention is associated with deleterious changes to blood lipids in healthy subjects, even as subjects simultaneously improved body composition and VO2max. Future research should continue to focus on determining recommendations that embrace the metabolic benefit associated with the Paleo diet, while minimizing any deleterious impact on blood lipids in a healthy population."
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First, there were ten a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the coast of Devon Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate For each has been marked for murder OnFirst, there were ten a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a private island off the coast of Devon Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate For each has been marked for murder One by one they fall prey Before the weekend is out, there will be none And only the dead are above suspicion.
Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.Agatha Christie is the best selling author of all time She wrote eighty crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and several other books Her books have sold roughly four billion copies and have been translated into 45 languages She is the creator of the two most enduring figures in crime literature Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple and author of The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the history of modern theatre Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller was born in Torquay, Devon, England, U.K as the youngest of three The Millers had two other children Margaret Frary Miller 1879 1950 , called Madge, who was eleven years Agatha s senior, and Louis Montant Miller 1880 1929 , called Monty, ten years older than Agatha During the First World War, she worked at a hospital as a nurse later working at a hospital pharmacy, a job that influenced her work, as many of the murders in her books are carried out with poison.On Christmas Eve 1914 Agatha married Archibald Christie, an aviator in the Royal Flying Corps The couple had one daughter, Rosalind Hicks They divorced in 1928, two years after Christie discovered her husband was having an affair.Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, came out in 1920 During this marriage, Agatha published six novels, a collection of short stories, and a number of short stories in magazines.In late 1926, Agatha s husband, Archie, revealed that he was in love with another woman, Nancy Neele, and wanted a divorce On 8 December 1926 the couple quarreled, and Archie Christie left their house Styles in Sunningdale, Berkshire, to spend the weekend with his mistress at Godalming, Surrey That same evening Agatha disappeared from her home, leaving behind a letter for her secretary saying that she was going to Yorkshire Her disappearance caused an outcry from the public, many of whom were admirers of her novels Despite a massive manhunt, she was not found for eleven days.In 1930, Christie married archaeologist Max Mallowan Sir Max from 1968 after joining him in an archaeological dig Their marriage was especially happy in the early years and remained so until Christie s death in 1976 In 1977, Mallowan married his longtime associate, Barbara Parker.Christie frequently used familiar settings for her stories Christie s travels with Mallowan contributed background to several of her novels set in the Middle East Other novels such as And Then There Were None were set in and around Torquay, where she was born Christie s 1934 novel Murder on the Orient Express was written in the Hotel Pera Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, the southern terminus of the railway The hotel maintains Christie s room as a memorial to the author The Greenway Estate in Devon, acquired by the couple as a summer residence in 1938, is now in the care of the National Trust.Christie often stayed at Abney Hall in Cheshire, which was owned by her brother in law, James Watts She based at least two of her stories on the hall the short story The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, which is in the story collection of the same name, and the novel After the Funeral Abney became Agatha s greatest inspiration for country house life, with all the servants and grandeur which have been woven into her plots.During the Second World War, Christie worked in the pharmacy at University College Hospital of University College, London, where she acquired a knowledge of poisons that she put to good use in her post war crime novels To honour her many literary works, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1956 New Year Honours The next year, she became the President of the Detection Club In the 1971 New Year Honours she was promoted Dame Commande
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Payments to police informants rise
Police informants bucked the recession as Britain's largest force increased spending on tip-offs, according to figures revealed today.
Scotland Yard paid £1,908,345 in rewards for information about criminals operating in London and across the country during the last financial year.
The bill was a small increase on the outlay to informers, known to police as covert human intelligence sources, over the previous 12 months of £1,863,074.
It means police officers handed over about £5,228 every day of the year despite budgets being slashed across the board.
The figures, contained in documents obtained by Press Association, shine a light on an area of modern policing that remains shrouded in secrecy.
Senior police officers are reluctant to discuss the importance of informants in the fight against crime.
But they remain a key and cost effective weapon against crooks despite huge advances in surveillance technology and police techniques.
There is evidence MI5 shares this view and has redoubled its efforts in recent years to recruit informants, particularly in the fight on Islamic terrorism.
A board of officers within Scotland Yard oversees the use of informants to ensure they remain safe and that their handlers act within the law.
A review is under way of all procedures, from registering informers to monitoring the value of information they provide.
Critics fear informant handling procedures could be abused by officers because large amounts of cash change hands under a cloak of secrecy.
Although the identities of informants are closely guarded, senior officers have access to statistics about their ethnicity and overall number.
The payments were contained in internal budget files filed by accountants at the end of the financial year 2009-10.
The papers revealed a further £176,250 was spent on travel, accommodation and meals for police informant handlers.
They also showed £3,933,306 was spent on secret surveillance operations against organised criminal gangs and terrorists.
The figure was made up of £1,861,501 for covert operations, £645,948 for covert terrorist operations and £1,425,857 on covert running costs.
A further £105,066 was paid to ensure broken down or damaged cars, vans and motorbikes used in undercover work were recovered without undue attention.
Spending on informants by the Met has grown considerably over the past five years, from £1,255,262 in 2004-05.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "The use of informants to assist in police investigations is one part of the armoury used by forces to defend and protect the public.
"Their use has proved vital in bringing offenders to justice in cases ranging from serious organised crime to burglary."
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Football is one of the most popular sports for betting. According to an analysis by Sportradar, an estimated 70 per cent of bets come from wagering on football worldwide.
With such a competitive environment, it is important for bettors to understand the market and ways to effectively place their bets.
In this article, we look at some of the important football betting tips that can help punters wager effectively.
Understanding the betting market
Before placing their bets, punters need to have an understanding of the football betting market. The standard and most common type of bet in football is the match result bet where bettors need to predict the outcome of the match.
Besides, some of the other popular bets that most bookmakers offer include double chance bets, handicap bets, and over or under bets.
Researching players and the teams
It is advisable for bettors to do thorough research about the players, their availability, head-to-head record as well as the team’s recent performance before wagering.
Researching before placing the bets is extremely important as it can make the difference between winning and losing a bet.
Trying out matched betting
Matched bets allow punters to utilise their free bets by laying off their bet through betting exchange in return for profits. Matched betting is one of the popular strategies used by experienced bettors.
Avoid going by gut feeling
Gut feeling counts for little in winning consistently in football betting. Researching well about the game, checking out the recent form, managing budgets, and strategizing the type of bet are some of the techniques that can help punters win.
How does football betting work?
The procedure for betting on a football match is more or less similar for every bookmaker. Once a punter registers with a bookmaker, he has to select a match of his choice from the list of options available and accordingly place his bets.
Different bookmakers offer different types of bets.
What are the different types of football bets?
Match betting is the most common type of bet for punters to wager on. In this type of bet, bettors can choose three outcomes - home team win, away team win or a draw.
Half-time or full-time bet
In this type of bet, punters can predict the score at half-time or full-time. Punters need to have a thorough knowledge of the teams and the players in the line-up to effectively place this bet.
Double chance bet
A double chance bet allows punters to select a combination of two outcomes and wager on them. For example, a player can bet on a draw and a team’s win at the same time. A double chance bet has lower odds but is one of the best ways to lower the risk of losing.
Over / Under betting
In this type of betting, punters need to estimate if the number of goals scored by a team in a match will be over or under a certain value. Goals, corners, and cards are some of the events on which punters can wager on.
Handicap betting, also known as point betting or line betting is used to even out the contest between two opponents that are said to be unevenly matched. In a handicap bet, bettors have an option to wager on a scoreline with a plus and minus figure. For example, a team gets (+2,5): meaning, a team is virtually assigned two goals before the beginning of the match.
If a player places a handicap bet on the team and if it loses 1:3, the player will still stand a chance of winning the bet (since the addition of the handicap bet will result in a scoreline reading 3,5:3)
Handicap bets can also be placed with the minus value. These types of bets can be placed for teams that have a strong chance of winning by a big margin.
Which are the popular football betting sites in India?
Bet365, Betway, Parimatch, Betwinner and 1xBet are some of the most popular football betting sites in India. All the bookmakers have exciting welcome bonuses and promotional offers, making them one of the preferred options for punters to place their bets.
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The INSIDER Summary:
- We compared four different cereals to their off brand counterparts.
- The cereals were Apple Jacks, Honey Bunches of Oats, Lucky Charms, and Cinnamon Life.
- We found that the off brand cereals lacked texture, became soggy more quickly, and they just didn't taste as good.
- The small amount of money you save by buying off brand just isn't worth it.
Since I have gotten to college cereal has become a daily presence in my diet. There have been many 3am moments sitting on the floor of my dorm room eating bowls of Lucky Charms with friends after a night full of dancing and drinking.
Cereal has not only become my favorite midnight meal but it is also my go-to snack when I'm on the run. I've made it a habit of filling a ziplock with Honey Bunches of Oats before my 8am classes and eating it during my walk across campus.
Recently as I walked through the breakfast aisle of Walmart I realized that the cereal I was buying was two to three dollars more expensive than the generic cereal sitting next to it. So is the few extra bucks worth a recognizable name? 15 minutes, 28 dollars, 4 gallons of milk, and 8 boxes of cereal later I was rounding up friends to test my theory.
Here's a rundown of my experiment...
Getting people to eat cereal blindfolded was the easy part. Standing in the cereal aisle deciding which ones to test was the hard part. After a lot of staring and swapping, I finally decided on four pairs of cereals.
1. Apple Jacks vs. Apple Blasts
2. Honey Bunches of Oats vs. Almond Crunchy Honey Oats
3. Lucky Charms vs. Magic Treasures
4. Cinnamon Life vs. Cinnamon Crunchy Oat Squares
Although I am not going to go into detail of each cereal, I decided to round up some of the most important things we learned from two hours of blindly eating cereals...
Naming is not Walmart's best quality
I definitely got some dirty looks in the cereal aisle laughing to myself about the little creativity that went into naming these off-brand cereals. They were more of a description than a name really, Almond Crunchy Honey Oats being my favorite of them all. Cinnamon Crunchy Oat Squares was a definite close runner up.
Texture is Everything
One of the top hints to the guessing game of which cereal was the real one was the texture. The initial crunch, or lack there of, was a dead give away. Aspects like the marshmallows in Lucky Charms and the granola in Honey Bunches of Oats could just not be replicated.
Some types of cereal just don't hold up when milk is added in. Although all cereals get mushy after a while of sitting in milk, we found in our studies that the fakers definitely got soft more quickly than the others. Great Value's version of Cinnamon Life was guilty of sogginess.
You Can't Fake Memories
You can't fake the taste of childhood, and some cereals just take us back to when we were kids. There is nothing like the taste of Lucky Charms, Trix, Coco Puffs,or Apple Jacks and it is easily recognizable when you grew up eating them. Great Value just didn't have the good ol' taste we know and love.
Stick with the Original
If you don't mind spending an extra buck or two, I recommend sticking with the name brand stuff. There is just nothing like the taste and texture of the real deal. We could tell the difference and I bet you could too.
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Pets don’t always smell particularly aromatic. Curious dogs and cats can certainly get into smelly situations.
But sometimes a bad smell is a sign of something more serious. If you can rule out external factors — like wallowing in something foul-smelling — and a bad smell lingers, it may be time to seek professional help.
“Your dog and cat probably have their ‘normal’ smell,” says Dr. Heather Berst, veterinarian and medical director at animal health company Zoetis. “If you notice a change in your pet’s odor, don’t try to mask it with a shampoo or spray. It may mean your pet has a medical problem. Check with your vet to make sure it’s not a medical issue.”
Berst and other experts shared with the HuffPost some common disorders that manifest in changes in smell and which smells to look out for.
A musty or “stinky” foot odor can indicate a skin fungal infection
“Skin infections often change the way a dog or cat smells,” says Berst. “The smell can be associated with itching, redness, hair loss or a change in coat texture.”
Malassezia dermatitis is a yeast infection of the skin that is fairly common in dogs and can also occur in cats.
“Yeast usually smells musty or smelly feet,” says Dr. Sarah Wooten, veterinary expert at Pumpkin Pet Insurance.
Chronic skin fungal infections are accompanied by a number of other symptoms. Be alert to unusual odors, irritated skin, or behaviors that indicate skin disorders. Pets with underlying allergies can also be more prone to skin infections.
A sweet or foul smell can be a sign of a bacterial skin infection or an abscess
“Staph infections on the skin may have no odor or may smell sweet,” says Wooten.
She notes that bacterial skin infections are usually associated with redness, hair loss, bumps that resemble pimples, flaky skin, and oozing from skin folds.
“Skin that smells like corn chips has an infection with Pseudomonas bacteria,” adds Wooten. “This skin is also just red and itchy. This is more serious than “frito feet,” a commonly searched term that’s considered normal in dogs.”
Bacteria can also cause skin abscesses — pockets of pus on the body that can be very painful and produce a distinct odor.
“Abscesses smell awful, putrid,” says Wooten. “You’ll never forget the smell! Abscesses are usually associated with localized skin swelling, redness, pain, inflammation and possible pus formation.”
A putrid or yeasty odor could indicate an ear infection
Yeast or bacterial infections can also occur in a pet’s ears. Ears that fold over often trap moisture, creating environments for yeast or bacteria to thrive.
“Ear infections often have an unpleasant odor,” notes Berst. “Depending on what’s causing the infection in the ear, you may have different smells, including a yeasty smell or a very bad smell.”
The smell will likely be stronger if you lift the animal’s ears, and there may be some discharge and redness. As with skin fungal infections, yeast ears smell musty or like smelly feet. They could produce a dark brown discharge.
“Ears infected with bacteria can smell sweet or foul, or if they have a Pseudomonas infection, they smell like tortilla chips and have white discharge,” says Wooten.
She adds that ear mites, which are fairly common in cats, can also cause an odor.
“Ear mites cause black deposits in the ears, as well as redness and severe itching,” says Wooten. “They smell like either yeast or bacterial ear infections.”
Bad breath can be a sign of dental problems
“Halitosis is a very common cause of a foul-smelling dog,” says Dr. Dana Wilhite, a consulting veterinarian at Full Moon Pet, a pet food company. “Dental disease is usually the most likely cause, as foul-smelling bacteria in the mouth create a smell similar to a sewer. Excessive drooling due to rotten, aching teeth can also cause the skin around the mouth to become infected, increasing the foul odor.”
Gingivitis, bleeding mouth tumors, or a nasal infection can also cause an odor, so get it checked out by a veterinarian. Even if there is no underlying medical problem, professional counseling can help with the problem.
“Living with a ‘lazy mouth’ dog isn’t fun for anyone involved, and you’ll be amazed at the difference a dental cleaning from your vet can make,” says Wilhite.
She found that bad breath is a very common olfactory complaint in cats.
“Although cats tend to groom themselves well, they cannot brush their teeth on their own. And if they live long enough and haven’t received routine dental care, they will end up with dental problems,” says Wilhite.
Breath that smells fruity could indicate diabetes
Aside from a dental infection, changes in a pet’s breath odor can be a sign of complications from diabetes that require medical attention.
“A dog or cat with uncontrolled diabetes can have very sweet and fruity-smelling breath,” says Wooten. “These dogs and cats also usually have weight loss, drink a lot, and pee a lot.”
Wilhite points out that stomatitis, gastrointestinal disease, and respiratory infections can also cause foul breath.
A fishy smell could be a result of anal gland problems
“Dogs and cats have two anal glands at the 3 and 7 o’clock positions of their anus,” says Wooten. “Normally there is no smell coming out of these glands. However, dogs and cats can express their anal glands when they are frightened, which can result in a strong, fishy, musty odor that lingers even after you and your pet have been cleaned.”
Although it can be normal for a pet to express their anal glands occasionally, be on the lookout if the strong odor is frequent. This could be a sign that something is wrong.
“If these glands become infected and an abscess develops, the odor can be intensified,” says Wilhite. “If your dog is slipping, acting uncomfortable, has swelling, is leaking blood or fluid from this area, he will appreciate a visit to the vet.”
Vets and zookeepers can express your pet’s anal glands if they become too full.
Excessive gas can be caused by diet.
“Excess gasoline is a smell that’s hard to miss,” says Wilhite. “This may be diet-related and related to the type and amount of fiber in the diet. Certain ingredients may work better than others for some dogs and cats in terms of gas production.”
Bloating can be a sign that it’s time to change your pet’s diet. But if it persists even after a switch, you should consult a veterinarian for advice.
“Non-dietary causes of bloating are usually related to how much air a dog is swallowing, but can sometimes be a sign of gastrointestinal disease,” says Wilhite. “Your veterinarian can advise on how to fix your dog’s excess bloating.”
A strong smell of urine could indicate a problem with the urinary system.
Dogs and cats can also develop urinary tract infections, which can manifest as changes in smell.
“A strong urine odor could be a sign of a UTI, especially if it is accompanied by other signs of UTI such as increased urination [to urinate] or bloody urine,” says Wooten.
Watch out for other problems in the urinary system, such as B. Kidney failure, which can cause an odor similar to urine.
“Cats with severe kidney disease smell like ammonia and act very ill—not eating, lethargic,” notes Wooten.
A smell of rotting meat could mean parvovirus.
New pet owners are on high alert for parvovirus, which can also have smell-related symptoms.
“Parvovirus is a highly contagious, often fatal viral disease that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, usually associated with a lower GI [gastrointestinal] bleed,” says Wooten. “The smell of Parvo is terrible and can blow your mind. The dog and poop smell like rotting meat and may have a metallic rim due to the iron in the bloody poop.”
Abnormal odor could be a care issue.
“Poor care can result in an unusual smell,” says Wilhite.
She added that when cats are unable to groom themselves properly, it could be the result of an underlying medical condition such as obesity, arthritis, diabetes, an overactive thyroid or cancer.
“Cats that are unwell for any reason, including arthritis, groom less and have a musty, greasy coat that is sometimes matted,” says Wooten. “They can collect feces around their rear end – ‘Dingleberries’ – which smell and look like feces.”
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So if authenticity is something we all want, but it’s something you are and not something you get, then authenticity must be impossible to teach, right? This is likely true and quite a paradox. Therefore, let’s start simple. Decide to stop being inauthentic. Catch yourself when you make a false compliment and try instead to offer up a genuine one. Recognize when you offer up a canned, knee-jerk response to a question and try to express an answer more firmly rooted in reality. Remove the hollow statements, the feigned interest, and the formulaic answers.
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Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in the diet reduce risk of cardiac mortality. Fish oils are a dietary source of LC-PUFAs (EPA, DHA) but intake is low in Western diets. Adding beneficial amounts of LC-PUFAs to foods is limited by their instability and potential to impart off-flavors. Stearidonic acid (SDA), a precursor of EPA in man, is more stable than EPA/DHA in food matrices. SDA is present in fish oils (0.5–4%) and in nutraceuticals (echium, borage oil). Genes for Δ6, Δ15 desaturases were introduced into soybeans that convert linoleic and α-linolenic acid to SDA (15–30% fatty acids). Since addition of SDA soybean oil into human foods increases SDA intake, toxicology studies were undertaken to assess its safety. In a 28-day pilot study, rats were gavaged with SDA soybean oil at dosages up to 3 g/kg body weight/day; no treatment-related adverse effects were observed. A 90-day/one generation rat reproduction study was subsequently conducted where SDA soybean oil was added to diets to provide daily doses of 1.5 and 4 g/kg body weight. There were no treatment-related adverse effects on parental animals or on reproductive performance and progeny development.
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Live betting, an exhilarating form of wagering that takes place in real-time during a sporting event, has revolutionized the world of sports betting. This dynamic form of betting allows you to place bets as the action unfolds, providing a thrilling, immersive experience. In this article, we will delve into the exciting world of live betting, comparing it to traditional betting, exploring its unique appeal, discussing effective strategies, and highlighting potential challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or a newcomer to the scene, this comprehensive guide will enhance your understanding and appreciation of live betting.
Unraveling the Intricacies of Live Betting
Imagine a world where the thrill of sports betting is amplified by real-time action. Welcome to the realm of live betting, a captivating phenomenon that’s revolutionizing the gaming landscape. As technology continues to evolve, an increasing number of sportsbooks are incorporating live betting features, transforming the way sports enthusiasts interact with their favorite games.
But what is live betting? In a nutshell, it’s the ability to place bets after a sports event has already kicked off. This dynamic betting style offers an immersive experience, enabling players to modify their stakes based on the live progress of the game. Unlike traditional pre-game betting, where wagers are set before the game commences, live betting allows bettors to gauge the game’s momentum before making their move. This adds a new layer of strategic depth and interaction that traditional betting methods often lack.
One of the defining characteristics of live betting is the rapidly changing odds. As the game unfolds, sportsbooks adjust the odds based on real-time events. This gives bettors the chance to potentially leverage these shifts to their benefit. However, this dynamic environment requires not only a solid understanding of the sport but also quick decision-making skills, adaptability, and a well-honed betting strategy.
Diving Deeper: What is Live Betting?
Live betting, also known as in-play betting, is a form of wagering that allows players to place bets on sports events that are already underway. This is a departure from traditional betting, where all bets are locked in before the event begins. Live betting introduces a new, exciting dimension to sports betting, allowing you to engage at any point during the game.
This real-time betting style offers a more interactive and engaging experience. It places the bettor at the heart of the action, enabling them to react and place bets based on the live developments in the game. The range of bet types is vast, including options like the next team to score, the next player to score, the next foul, total goals, total corners, and many more. The possibilities are virtually endless and vary across different sports and events.
As the game progresses, the odds fluctuate in response to the live action. This constant change creates a multitude of betting opportunities for savvy bettors who can spot favorable conditions and react quickly. This dynamic aspect of live betting is what distinguishes it from traditional betting and contributes to its growing popularity among sports betting enthusiasts.
Understanding Live Betting
Live betting and traditional betting may seem similar on the surface, but they are fundamentally different experiences. The main distinction lies in when bets are placed. In traditional betting, all wagers must be set before the game begins. Once the starting whistle sounds, the odds are locked in and no further bets can be made. Live betting, however, allows you to place bets as the game unfolds. This means you can assess the situation in real-time and adjust your wagers accordingly.
Another significant difference is the range of betting options available. Traditional betting typically offers standard markets such as predicting the match winner, total points, or whether both teams will score. Live betting expands these options, offering a plethora of instant betting markets. You can bet on the next scoring play, the next player to score, or the outcome of individual plays, among many other options.
Lastly, the odds in live betting are in constant flux, changing as the game progresses. Every missed shot, foul, or critical play can affect the odds. This dynamic nature of live betting can provide savvy bettors with significant advantages. In contrast, the odds in traditional betting remain largely static once the game has started.
To sum up, live betting offers a more dynamic, interactive, and immersive experience than traditional betting. It allows bettors to engage with the unpredictability of live sports, creating a thrilling experience for those who partake.
The Excitement of Live Betting
Live betting’s allure extends beyond its expanded betting options. Its immersive and interactive nature offers a unique thrill, allowing bettors to experience the highs and lows of the game in real-time.
One of the most exciting aspects of live betting is its dynamic nature. The odds in live betting are always changing, reflecting the real-time action of the game. This constant flux presents a new challenge with each bet, and the potential for profit increases with every shift in the odds. With the right strategy, bettors can capitalize on these changes to place advantageous bets.
Furthermore, the real-time nature of live betting opens up a wealth of betting opportunities. Every event in the game can be a chance to win, leading to a wide array of specific instant betting markets. Whether it’s betting on the next player to score or the outcome of a particular play, the options are nearly limitless. While this can seem daunting, it also means there’s always a chance for a profitable bet for those who know what to look for.
In conclusion, live betting’s dynamic nature, ever-changing odds, and multitude of betting opportunities create a thrilling experience for both casual and seasoned bettors.
Embracing the Fluidity of Live Betting
At the core of live betting is its fluid, ever-changing nature. This is a stark contrast to traditional betting, where wagers are placed before the event begins and odds remain relatively static. Live betting, however, is a dynamic entity that shifts and changes in tandem with the unfolding game. This constant flux brings a sense of exhilaration and an added layer of complexity to the betting experience.
As the game progresses, so do the odds and betting options, mirroring the rhythm of the sports event. Factors such as a goal attempt, a committed foul, injury time, player substitutions, or even weather changes can influence the odds of a particular outcome. This allows bettors who are actively watching the game to capitalize on these pivotal moments, adjusting their betting strategy in real-time.
Due to its fluid nature, live betting requires bettors to be attentive and quick to react. This requirement for real-time analysis and immediate response transforms betting from a passive activity into an active engagement. Spectators become participants, closely monitoring the game’s developments and making crucial decisions on the spot.
This dynamic, play-by-play betting not only heightens the suspense but also unveils a multitude of profitable betting opportunities for those with a deep understanding of the game, keen instincts, and an ability to identify shifts in momentum. Therefore, the fluid nature of live betting turns the spectator sport into an immersive, interactive experience, taking the adrenaline rush to unprecedented heights.
Exploring the Wealth of Opportunities in Live Betting
One of the standout benefits of live betting is the multitude of betting opportunities it offers, far surpassing those available in traditional betting. Each development in a match, every ball played, every strike, presents fresh betting prospects in real-time.
As the game progresses, numerous micro-events emerge that can each form a unique betting market. Bettors can venture beyond the standard bets such as outright winner, point spread, or over/under wagers, and explore a myriad of other options. These could include predicting the next scorer, which team will earn the next corner, or the outcome of the next set-piece, among others. The possibilities are virtually limitless.
Additionally, the constant fluctuation in odds due to live betting’s fluid nature means there’s a continuous stream of odds that could present valuable betting opportunities. This can be particularly beneficial for those with a sharp eye for spotting when the odds are in their favor.
In summary, live betting provides a diverse playground for those with a deep understanding of the sport and who appreciate variety in their betting experience. Its plethora of opportunities makes it an engaging format that keeps the bettor involved in the game, and potentially, paves the way for long-term success in this form of betting.
Mastering the Art of Live Betting
Live betting, with its thrilling pace and dynamic nature, can be a rewarding experience if approached with the right strategies. A well-crafted game plan can not only enhance your live betting experience but also increase your chances of reaping profits in the long run.
One of the key aspects of a successful live betting strategy is a comprehensive understanding of the sport you’re wagering on. This goes beyond the basic rules and extends to the intricate patterns, tactics, and variables that could influence the outcome of the event. A keen awareness of the strengths, weaknesses, and current form of the teams or players involved can give you a significant advantage when predicting in-play situations.
Another important factor is the ability to identify value in betting. In the fast-paced world of live betting, odds can change in the blink of an eye based on the unfolding action. Spotting a value bet, where the probability of an outcome is greater than what the odds suggest, can lead to substantial returns over time.
Finally, sound bankroll management is a critical component of any betting strategy. It’s essential to maintain control over your betting budget, especially in the heat of live betting where the temptation to place impulsive wagers can be strong.
While these strategies can’t guarantee a win every time, they lay a solid groundwork that can help bettors make more informed decisions, potentially leading to improved success rates in live betting.
Deepening Your Game Knowledge
Developing a deep understanding of the sport you’re betting on is a cornerstone of effective live betting. Unlike traditional betting, live betting unfolds in real-time, meaning you can’t solely rely on pre-game statistics. A real-time grasp of the action on the field or court is key to making swift, informed betting decisions.
Knowing the intricacies of the sport, such as the scoring system, common patterns, and the impact of different players or positions, can give you an edge when placing live bets. Each sport has its unique set of complex rules and regulations, and understanding these can be beneficial in predicting outcomes or spotting potential value bets.
Enhancing your game knowledge also involves staying updated on the latest team or player form, injury updates, and past performances. This information can offer crucial insights into the teams or players involved, their likely game strategies, and their reactions to specific scenarios, all of which can significantly influence the odds in a live game.
In short, a robust understanding of the sport, along with continuous learning and staying updated with relevant information, can greatly boost the effectiveness of your live betting strategy, leading to better decision-making and potentially more fruitful betting experiences.
Unearthing the Value in Live Betting
Live sports betting is an arena where strategic thinking truly shines, particularly through the concept of value betting. This strategy comes into play when the odds presented by a bookmaker suggest a lower probability of an event occurring than what the actual probability is. Identifying and capitalizing on these situations can significantly boost your betting profits over time.
As the game unfolds in real-time, the odds are in a constant state of flux. This continuous change can sometimes result in odds that offer real value. Consider a scenario where a favored team is trailing in the early stages of a game, causing their odds to increase. If you have a solid reason to believe they can turn the game around, this situation presents a golden opportunity for a value bet.
Uncovering value in betting is a skill that marries expertise and intuition. Your comprehensive knowledge of the game and relevant data will help you gauge the true probability of an event. Simultaneously, your instincts, sharpened by experience, can signal when to seize these opportunities.
However, it’s crucial to remember that value betting can be a high-stakes game, as it often involves betting against the current tide of the game. But when executed with precision and consistency, it can yield substantial returns and become a cornerstone of a successful live betting strategy.
Mastering the Art of Bankroll Management
Bankroll management, while crucial to betting success, is frequently overlooked. The fast-paced and exhilarating nature of live betting can sometimes lead to overspending. Hence, a sensible bankroll management system is essential to maintain long-term stability and steer clear of financial mishaps.
The crux of bankroll management is setting aside a specific sum of money, your bankroll, that you’re prepared to lose, and then deciding what fraction of this bankroll you’re comfortable wagering on a single bet. Seasoned bettors often suggest risking only a small portion of your bankroll on a single bet, typically between 1-5%, to safeguard against a potential losing streak.
A well-devised bankroll management strategy brings discipline and structure to your betting activities. It sets the boundaries for your stakes, preventing you from chasing losses or over-betting on seemingly strong positions. It also plays a crucial role in curbing impulsive, emotion-driven betting.
Remember, even the most skilled betting involves ups and downs. With prudent bankroll management, you can weather a losing streak without exhausting your betting funds, allowing you to continue enjoying the thrill of live betting responsibly.
Potential Challenges in Live Betting
Live betting, while thrilling and filled with opportunities, also comes with its own set of challenges. These challenges can impact your chances of making profitable returns. It’s essential to be aware of these potential pitfalls as you formulate your live betting strategy. The main challenges revolve around making quick decisions under pressure and navigating the risks of rapidly fluctuating odds.
In-play betting is fast-paced, requiring bettors to make immediate decisions, often under high pressure. This can lead to impulsive betting decisions based on emotions rather than informed predictions. However, adopting a disciplined approach and having a deep understanding of the sport can help mitigate this risk, enabling you to make sound decisions in a short time frame.
Another important aspect to consider is the volatility of odds in live betting. They can change rapidly based on each event in the game. While this can present valuable betting opportunities, it also carries the risk of placing a bet in quickly shifting odds, which can turn a potentially profitable bet into a losing one in mere moments.
These challenges should not deter you but rather inform your live betting experience. Overcoming these obstacles involves developing a systematic approach to live betting. This allows you to enjoy the thrill and strategy of live betting in a unique and engaging way, enhancing your enjoyment of your favorite sports.
Decision-Making Under Pressure
The intensity and ever-changing dynamics of a live game can make decision-making in live betting a daunting task. Whether it’s a soccer team striving for a late equalizer or a tennis player fighting to save a match point, the betting marketplace responds instantly, and bettors must keep up. Making bets under such high-pressure situations requires a combination of quick thinking, comprehensive game knowledge, and disciplined decision-making.
In these high-stakes moments, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and make impulsive betting decisions. This rush can lead to betting without thorough analysis and taking unnecessary risks. However, techniques such as a deep understanding of the sport, effective bankroll management, and adherence to a pre-set betting strategy can help balance this impulsive approach and maintain composure during these intense moments.
Creating a systematic decision-making process can be extremely beneficial in handling pressure. It enables you to react to situations with pre-planned solutions rather than spontaneous reactions. Pre-game analysis, setting betting rules, and planning possible actions for various ‘what if’ scenarios can all be part of this systematic approach.
At the end of the day, successful live betting is about making effective decisions under pressure. It’s about using the excitement of live sports to inform quick, yet calculated decisions that can lead to rewarding outcomes.
Navigating the Risks of Fluctuating Odds
Live betting presents a unique challenge: the constant fluctuation of odds. Unlike traditional betting, where odds remain relatively stable, live betting sees odds shift in real-time, reacting to each significant event in the ongoing game. This constant change can open up profitable opportunities, but it also brings a layer of risk that bettors must skillfully manage.
This risk arises from the speed at which odds can change. There may be mere seconds between spotting a good bet and placing it. Any hesitation or delay, such as those caused by internet lag, could lead to accepting odds that are drastically different from those initially identified. This sudden shift could transform a seemingly valuable bet into a losing one.
Moreover, bettors should be aware of the time delay between the live game and the broadcast they’re watching. This lag means that the odds you’re offered might be based on an event that has already happened but hasn’t yet appeared on your screen, potentially leading to less favorable odds.
Understanding the dynamics of fluctuating odds in live betting is key. Implementing strategies like setting a range for bet placement and maintaining quick decision-making, even when odds are in flux, can help manage these risks and improve the overall betting experience.
1. What is live betting?
Live betting, also known as in-play betting, allows individuals to place bets after the start of a sports event. This dynamic activity continually updates odds as the sport unfolds, which increases the thrill and unpredictability of each bet.
2. How does live betting differ from traditional betting?
In traditional betting, individuals place wagers before the starting time of a sports event. In contrast, live betting enables individuals to bet on an event in progress, with fluctuating odds based on the live performance of the involved teams or players.
3. What sports events typically offer live betting?
Broadly, many sports events offer live betting. The common ones include football, basketball, tennis, baseball, and horse racing. However, the availability of live betting options in different sports may vary depending on the sportsbook used.
4. What factors can influence the live betting odds?
Numerous elements can sway live betting odds. These involve gameplay changes, such as scoring updates, player injuries, and time remaining in the match. The betting behavior of individuals on a sportsbook can also impact odds.
5. Is there any strategy to follow in live betting?
Yes, various strategies exist. One common tactic includes hedging earlier bets based on live game progression. Others opt for placing bets on late-game events when the odds may be deemed more profitable. Understanding the pace of the game is also essential.
6. Are live bets available for eSports as well?
Absolutely, eSports has grown significantly, now offering live betting markets. Gamers can place in-play bets on high-profile events such as the League of Legends World Championship or Dota 2 International, among others.
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Frequent Urination In Men
A Quick Guide to Frequent Urination in Men
There are many different physical conditions that develop with aging, and one of these is frequent urination in men. While aging is the cause in some cases, there are also treatable medical conditions which can cause frequent urination in men. If you are a guy and you are feeling like you always have to go, there can be many different causes for this situation.
Frequent urination is not a positive experience. Not only does it result in feeling uncomfortable all of the time, you have to be on the constant lookout for restrooms wherever you go. In fact, it is common for people to stop going outside and curtailing their normal activities because they are afraid of losing bladder control in a public place.
Frequent urination in men also leads to a condition known as nocturia, which means having to get up several times at night to urinate and losing sleep because of it. A normal person should be able to sleep 6 to 8 hours without getting up to urinate. People with frequent urination get up 5-8 times a night to go to the bathroom.
Let’s look at a few of the causes of frequent urination in men:
If you have an urgent need to go frequently, one of the most common causes is a urinary tract infection. This kind of infection causes inflammation of the bladder. When the bladder is inflamed it has less of a capacity to hold urine. You have to urinate more and more frequently and if you don’t seek medical treatment, you will get to the point where even holding just a small amount of urine in the bladder is a problem.
Other conditions which can cause frequent urination are diabetes, prescription medicines, diuretics, cancer of the bladder, bladder dysfunction, and therapeutic radiation. A chronic inflammation of the bladder, called interstitis cystitis, can also cause frequent urination in both men and women.
The most common cause of frequent urination in men is an enlarged prostate. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. Its job in the body is to secrete fluid, specifically the fluid which is needed to transport sperm. The gland surrounds the entire urethra, so when the prostate grows it puts pressure on the urethra and you have to urinate often. Eventually, if left untreated, it would get to the point where the bladder continually empties entirely.
Many times there are absolutely no symptoms at all that a prostate is enlarged. But some of the warning signs of an enlarged prostate are having a hard time starting to urinate, having a very weak stream of urine or a constant stopping and starting as you are trying to urinate. You can also feel like you are not done even though no urine remains in the bladder. You can leak urine or feel like you have to go all the time, and, of course, urinate frequently, especially at night.
When you go to the doctor, he or she will give you a physical exam, specifically looking at the pelvis, abdomen and rectum. A urine sample will be taken as that can tell if you have a urinary tract infection, diabetes, or other problems such as these. A blood test will be taken to see if the kidneys and other organs are functioning properly.
Treatment for frequent urination in men depends on the cause. Antibiotics would be needed for an infection. Diabetes or an enlarged prostate would need more long-term management solutions, and you might need medication and/or a change in nutrition and exercise habits.
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Pomegranate seeds may be small, but they sure pack a punch when it comes to nutritional value. These little seeds are loaded with powerful properties that can benefit your health in countless ways, making them a tasty and healthy addition to your regular diet. If you’ve yet to try this superfood, you might want to consider giving it a shot.
One of the most impressive health benefits of eating pomegranate seeds is their incredible antioxidant content. Packed with polyphenols, tannins, and anthocyanins, pomegranate seeds are excellent at neutralizing free radicals in the body. This, in turn, may help prevent a wide range of age-related diseases and degenerative conditions, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
In addition to their antioxidant properties, pomegranate seeds are also rich in a variety of essential vitamins and minerals that can give your body a boost. These include vitamin C and K, folate, and potassium, all of which contribute to various aspects of your overall health. Additionally, recent studies have suggested that pomegranate seeds may help improve brain function and reduce inflammation in the body, making them a true superfood worth considering.
Nutritional Value of Pomegranate Seeds
Pomegranate seeds are an excellent source of nutrition, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are essential for maintaining good health. A single pomegranate fruit can contain hundreds of juicy, nutrient-rich seeds that offer numerous health benefits. Here are some of the key nutrients found in pomegranate seeds:
- Vitamin C: Pomegranate seeds are a great source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy skin, and improving heart health.
- Potassium: Pomegranate seeds are rich in potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure, maintain healthy bones, and support muscle function.
- Fiber: Pomegranate seeds are a great source of fiber, which promotes healthy digestion, lowers cholesterol levels, and helps control blood sugar levels.
- Polyphenols: Pomegranate seeds are loaded with polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease.
Apart from these key nutrients, pomegranate seeds also contain small amounts of other essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, vitamin K, folate, and niacin.
Role of Antioxidants in Pomegranate Seeds
Pomegranate seeds are a great source of antioxidants, which are compounds that neutralize free radicals in the body. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause damage to cells, leading to chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Antioxidants help to balance these molecules by donating an electron and stabilizing them before they can cause damage.
- One of the main antioxidants found in pomegranate seeds is called punicalagin. It’s so potent that it’s been shown to be three times more effective than red wine and green tea in neutralizing free radicals.
- Pomegranate seeds also contain other antioxidants like vitamin C and ellagitannins, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases.
- Studies have linked the consumption of pomegranate seeds and juice with a lower risk of heart disease, due in part to the high levels of antioxidants that can improve blood flow and reduce inflammation in the body.
So, including pomegranate seeds in your diet can have a significant impact on your health and well-being. Not only do they provide a delicious and nutritious snack, but they also offer a convenient way to incorporate a wide range of essential nutrients that your body needs to thrive.
Overall, pomegranate seeds are an excellent source of antioxidants that help to protect your body against damage from free radicals, reduce inflammation, and promote overall health and well-being.
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Next time you want a tasty snack that also packs a health punch, grab a handful of pomegranate seeds and enjoy!
Anti-inflammatory Properties of Pomegranate Seeds
One of the many health benefits of eating pomegranate seeds is their anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation has been linked to numerous chronic diseases, including heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. Pomegranate seeds contain a high amount of antioxidants, specifically punicalagins, that help reduce inflammation.
- In a study published in the Journal of Inflammation, participants who consumed pomegranate juice daily for three months saw a significant decrease in inflammation markers.
- Pomegranate seeds have also been shown to reduce joint inflammation and pain in individuals with osteoarthritis.
- The anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate seeds may also provide benefits for heart health by reducing inflammation within the arterial walls.
Overall, incorporating pomegranate seeds into your diet can be a delicious way to help fight inflammation and potentially reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Cardiovascular benefits of consuming pomegranate seeds
Pomegranates are known for their antioxidant properties. The antioxidants in pomegranate seeds can help reduce oxidative stress, which is one of the primary causes of cardiovascular diseases. Here are some of the cardiovascular benefits of consuming pomegranate seeds.
- Lower blood pressure: Studies have shown that drinking one glass of pomegranate juice a day can help lower blood pressure. Pomegranate seeds are also an excellent source of potassium, which can help control blood pressure levels.
- Lower cholesterol levels: Pomegranate seeds have been found to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, which are a contributing factor to the development of heart disease. Additionally, pomegranate seeds have been shown to increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
- Reduce inflammation: Chronic inflammation is a risk factor for heart disease. Pomegranate seeds are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Pomegranate seeds also contain compounds that reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries and restricts blood flow. One study found that consuming pomegranate seeds reduced the progression of atherosclerosis by up to 30 percent.
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|Reduce inflammation||Pomegranate seeds contain anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation throughout the body.|
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Incorporating pomegranate seeds into your diet is a delicious and healthy way to reduce your risk of heart disease. Try adding them to salads, smoothies, or as a topping for yogurt and oatmeal.
Effect of Pomegranate Seeds on Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a significant risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. It is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too high. Lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise, healthy weight management, and a balanced diet, play a crucial role in the prevention and management of high blood pressure. Furthermore, incorporating pomegranate seeds in your diet can significantly lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension-related complications.
- Rich in Polyphenols – Pomegranate seeds are high in polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that helps decrease inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that participants who drank pomegranate juice daily for four weeks experienced a significant decrease in their systolic blood pressure, the top number in a blood pressure reading, by an average of 5%. They also had a 36% reduction in oxidative stress levels.
- Nitric Oxide Production – Pomegranate seeds contain nitrates that can be converted to nitric oxide, a molecule that relaxes and dilates blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. A randomized study published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods found that participants who drank 8 ounces of pomegranate juice daily for 12 weeks had a 12% decrease in their systolic blood pressure compared to the control group that drank a placebo beverage.
- Vitamin C Content – Pomegranate seeds are a good source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that helps protect blood vessels from damage and promote their flexibility. A review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vitamin C supplementation can modestly decrease blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure.
Pomegranate seeds can be eaten raw, added to salads, or blended into smoothies. Another option is to drink pomegranate juice, but be aware that some commercial brands may have added sugar or preservatives that can negate the health benefits. It is recommended to choose 100% pure pomegranate juice or make your own at home using fresh pomegranate seeds.
Overall, incorporating pomegranate seeds into your diet can have a positive impact on blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension-related complications. However, it is essential to consult with your healthcare provider to determine if adding pomegranate seeds to your diet is safe and appropriate for your individual health needs.
Potential cancer-fighting properties of pomegranate seeds
One of the most promising health benefits of pomegranates is their potential ability to fight cancer. While more research needs to be done, studies have shown that pomegranate seeds contain compounds that inhibit the growth of cancer cells and reduce inflammation in the body. Here are some potential cancer-fighting properties that pomegranate seeds may possess:
- Antioxidants: Pomegranate seeds are packed with antioxidants, which are compounds that neutralize free radicals in the body. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and lead to cancer. By neutralizing these free radicals, antioxidants help to prevent cancer and slow its progression.
- Polyphenols: Pomegranate seeds are rich in polyphenols, which are plant compounds that have been shown to have anti-cancer properties. Studies have found that polyphenols in pomegranates can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and even induce apoptosis, which is programmed cell death in cancer cells.
- Punicic acid: Pomegranate seeds contain a unique fatty acid called punicic acid, which has been shown to have anti-cancer properties. Studies have found that punicic acid can block the formation of new blood vessels, which is essential for cancer growth and development.
While these studies are promising, it’s important to note that more research needs to be done to fully understand the cancer-fighting properties of pomegranate seeds. However, incorporating pomegranates into your diet as part of a healthy lifestyle can be a delicious way to potentially reduce your risk of cancer.
Impact of Pomegranate Seeds on Skin Health
Pomegranate seeds have been used for centuries in traditional medicine due to their potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. They offer a wide range of health benefits and can improve the health of your skin in various ways.
- Prevents Skin Aging – Pomegranate seeds contain high levels of antioxidants, which help to eliminate free radicals from your skin and prevent oxidative stress. This, in turn, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and slows down the aging process.
- Repairs and Rejuvenates Skin – Regular consumption of pomegranate seeds can help to repair damaged skin cells and promote skin regeneration. It can also boost collagen production, making your skin appear more firm and youthful.
- Reduces Inflammation – Inflammation is one of the major causes of many skin problems, including acne, eczema and psoriasis. Pomegranate seeds have potent anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce inflammation and redness in the skin.
In addition to these benefits, pomegranate seeds have also been found to have a positive impact on other skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, dry skin and sun damage.
If you’re looking for a natural way to boost the health of your skin, try adding pomegranate seeds to your diet. You can eat them as a snack, add them to salads or smoothies, or use them as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.
Overall, incorporating pomegranate seeds into your diet can provide numerous benefits for your skin and improve its overall health and appearance.
FAQs: What Are the Health Benefits of Eating Pomegranate Seeds?
Q: Why are pomegranate seeds good for you?
A: Pomegranate seeds are packed with antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and inflammation. They also contain fiber, vitamins C and K, and minerals such as potassium.
Q: Can eating pomegranate seeds help with heart health?
A: Yes, pomegranate seeds have been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Q: Can pomegranate seeds help with digestion?
A: Yes, the fiber in pomegranate seeds can help promote regular bowel movements and improve digestive health.
Q: Are there any benefits for the skin?
A: Yes, pomegranate seeds contain compounds that can help protect the skin from sun damage and improve overall skin health.
Q: Are there any weight loss benefits to eating pomegranate seeds?
A: While pomegranate seeds are not a weight loss miracle food, the fiber and low calorie count can help you feel fuller for longer and support a healthy weight.
Q: Can pomegranate seeds help boost the immune system?
A: Yes, the vitamin C in pomegranate seeds can help strengthen the immune system and protect against illness.
Q: How can I add pomegranate seeds to my diet?
A: Pomegranate seeds can be added to salads, smoothies, yogurt, or oatmeal. You can also eat them as a snack or use the juice in marinades and sauces.
Closing Thoughts: Thank You for Learning About the Health Benefits of Eating Pomegranate Seeds!
We hope this article has helped you understand why pomegranate seeds are such a superfood for your health. From boosting heart health to improving digestion and skin health, these tiny seeds have a lot to offer. So next time you’re looking for a nutritious and delicious snack, give pomegranate seeds a try! Thanks for reading, and be sure to visit our website again for more helpful articles like this one.
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In ancient Roman religion, Ceres (/ˈsɪəriːz/ SEER-eez, Latin: [ˈkɛreːs]) was a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. She was originally the central deity in Rome's so-called plebeian or Aventine Triad, then was paired with her daughter Proserpina in what Romans described as "the Greek rites of Ceres". Her seven-day April festival of Cerealia included the popular Ludi Ceriales (Ceres' games). She was also honoured in the May lustratio of the fields at the Ambarvalia festival, at harvest-time, and during Roman marriages and funeral rites.
Ceres is the only one of Rome's many agricultural deities to be listed among the Dii Consentes, Rome's equivalent to the Twelve Olympians of Greek mythology. The Romans saw her as the counterpart of the Greek goddess Demeter, whose mythology was reinterpreted for Ceres in Roman art and literature.
In Greek mythology, Cronus, Cronos, or Kronos (/ˈkroʊnəs/ or /ˈkroʊnɒs/, US: /-oʊs/, from Greek: Κρόνος, Krónos) was the leader and youngest of the first generation of Titans, the divine descendants of Uranus (Father Sky) and Gaia (Mother Earth). He overthrew his father and ruled during the mythological Golden Age, until he was overthrown by his own son Zeus and imprisoned in Tartarus. According to Plato, however, the deities Phorcys, Cronus, and Rhea were the eldest children of Oceanus and Tethys.
Cronus was usually depicted with a harpe, scythe or a sickle, which was the instrument he used to castrate and depose Uranus, his father. In Athens, on the twelfth day of the Attic month of Hekatombaion, a festival called Kronia was held in honour of Cronus to celebrate the harvest, suggesting that, as a result of his association with the virtuous Golden Age, Cronus continued to preside as a patron of the harvest. Cronus was also identified in classical antiquity with the Roman deity Saturn.
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Emma Rose (Jo Woodcock) has just had her life turned upside down when here boyfriend has been arrested for some sort of Pyramid scheme that is not really important to the plot so we will keep it generic. Fearing that she may somehow be involved and the next suspect she obviously goes on the run.
In a bid to hide out undetected she finds herself in a quaint little town and offers herself to a wealthy land owner (James Cosmo) and prolific painter, the deal is he gives her somewhere to stay she works for free. However this movie is billed as a Dark British Thriller so get ready for the turn. The painter discovers her
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New Bern, NC – INTRO - Just in time for production of your Halloween party mix tape, Asheville's Mad Tea Party has released its second Halloween-flavored EP. George Olsen got up with the duo and has this.
Halloween isn't technically a holiday. It's more an excuse for kids to dress up and receive bags full of stuff their parents would typically try to keep them away from and for adults to act like kids. Jason Krekel of Asheville's Mad Tea Party isn't concerned about official holiday designations.
(Jason) "It's our favorite holiday, not necessarily for Ami for the horror aspect but for the fun of it."
Spend any time listening to Mad Tea Party and you'd know anything fun would be a draw for them. They're what you might term an expandable two-man band Jason playing guitar and drums at the same time with Ami Worthen on ukulele with a gloriously loose sound that, for whatever reason, every time I hear I think of old time MGM musicals where Mickey Rooney or Judy Garland suddenly exclaims "hey, let's put on a show!" So the fact they're drawn to Halloween so much a night when so many people dress up to put on their own little show isn't that surprising. What is surprising is that the jumping off point for their first Halloween EP last year came, not from Jason who said he grew up on horror comics and films, but from Ami, who'll tell you she doesn't watch horror films.
(Ami) "For the last record the song Zombie Boogie I came up with the melody and kind of the chorus but I had never seen a zombie movie so I had to ask Jason, tell me about zombies because I didn't really know what they did. It's definitely a vision of Jason's I'm helping to manifest."
Despite that lack of horror movie background, Ami delivers a tour-de-force free-style rap if you will complete with blood-curdling screams as the ing nue encountering her first zombie.
(Jason) "It was always no, let's do it again. Let's do another take. Another. That's it. (Ami) We recorded the Zombie Boogie at our house and we were a little worried about what the neighbors thought."
If Ami's Zombie Boogie got them underway in the Halloween music business, it's Jason who would be the heart & soul or perhaps guts and ghoul behind the projects, 2009's Zombie Boogie EP and this year's Rock & Roll Ghoul. Last year's disc was split evenly between originals and covers and Rock & Roll Ghoul features three originals plus a cover of the Hollywood Flames' "Frankenstein's Den." Jason talks in near historical detail when looking back at a genre which apparently goes much deeper than just Bobby "Boris" Picket and the Cryptkickers "Monster Mash."
(Jason) "You have no idea. You start mining that territory and you're going to come up with some real gems because there are tons of Halloween tunes that were staples of most every band in the 50s and 60s. I think in that period it really peaked, but back in the 50s and 60s a lot of the pop acts, the doo wop acts, rock and roll acts, would always do a novelty Halloween song for that time of year, and even Chuck Berry did Downbound Train about a train going to Hell and that song came from a history of hellbound train songs that come from the old time music tradition, the blues tradition. You look at Robert Johnson Hellhounds on my Tail it's been, the horror theme has been a fairly consistent staple of early songwriters, I would say."
In addition to mining a large back-log of somewhat forgotten Halloween music, Jason uses a large back-log of classic horror films for the occasional inspiration. The new EP contains a tribute to the Vincent Price character Dr. Phibes which Price played in two films 1971's The Abominable Dr. Phibes and 1972's Dr. Phibes Rises Again.
"That song I had the music for a long time but the words, I woke up in the middle of the night, I'd just seen that movie and Dr. Phibes Returns which was the sequel and I just started writing and it came right out. I'd never really done a tribute to a movie persona but I thought it was pretty apt. I do love the old stuff. I love the Italian and the Spanish horror movies too. I love raw when it comes to music and when it comes to movies too."
For his original songs, Jason also mines some personal demons, if you will.
(Jason) "I guess Rock and Roll Ghoul was birthed from a lot of our bad musical experiences with critics of all sorts I don't mean just writers. You can have critics of all sorts. People who make it hard for the artist who aren't artists, and there's even a line in there where you're touring with a band and there's a line in there about the opening act that plays too long and drains all your crowd, so really the Rock and Roll Ghoul is a broad title for anyone who makes it hard on the artist, I guess."
The Rock and Roll Ghoul EP is the 2nd in two years for Mad Tea Party. Is this the start of a lifetime trend, with the group emulating those 50s and 60s acts that used to come up with a new novelty every year? The streak might end in 2011 Jason says their recording time may be taken up with work on a possible full-length CD which would be their fifth since 2004. But given Jason's predilections, a 3rd offering of Halloween tracks seems a near certainty at some point in the frightful future.
10:38 "I was a monster kid. My dad was a musician and we knew one of the first guys in town to have a VCR a beta back in the day, and we used to once a month we'd go over there and he'd sit me down in front of the tube and turn me on to Mighty Joe Young, King Kong, Creature of the Black Lagoon, all those great flicks from the 1950s and it just kind of blew my mind. Since then I think I've been chasing that creature throughout my life and my career."
Jason Krekel and Ami Worthen are Mad Tea Party. Their new self-released Halloween EP is Rock and Roll Ghoul. I'm George Olsen.
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I would like to live for some time yet, as I am curious how it all is going to end.
I don't believe in total freedom for the artist. Left on his own, free to do anything he likes, the artist ends up doing nothing at all. If there's one thing that's dangerous for an artist, it's precisely this question of total freedom, waiting for inspiration and all the rest of it.
A different language is a different vision of life.
Honesty is being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone.
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Globally, health expenditure has skyrocketed even higher than the medical inflation. This has made health insurance a necessity for everyone. And the Covid pandemic has highlighted this need even more. Health insurance enables people to save for and maintain an emergency fund for medical expenses for oneself and one’s family while also enabling people to meet the rising healthcare costs and inflation. What is health insurance? Why is it so important? Let us find out.
What Is Health Insurance?
Health insurance is a product that assures immediate financial help in case of medical emergencies and covers medical, surgical and other healthcare expenses for an insured person (and their family). It is a contract between the insured person and the insurance company/ organization wherein the latter promises financial protection to the former in the wake of injuries, accidents, illness or other predetermined medical emergencies.
What health insurance does is it covers some or all medical costs for the insured person (and their family), reducing out-of-pocket health expenses that cause major financial setbacks. Based on the type of policy and its terms and conditions, insured persons enjoy cash-free medical treatment or may be reimbursed later.
Types Of Health Insurance
1. Individual Health Plans
Individual health policies cover the medical expenses of a single individual to ensure their financial security in the face of medical emergencies or other health-related issues.
2. Family Floater Plans
Family health insurance plans cover the medical expenses of the entire family under a single policy, including the spouse, dependent children, and parents in case of hospitalization or other medical emergencies. Instead of purchasing individual plans for each family member, one family plan will suffice. These plans are known to provide a higher sum assured than separate individual plans.
3. Group Health Insurance
Group health insurance plans are purchased by a group manager to cover a large number of individuals. This type of health insurance is typically provided by employers to their employees as a benefit. Even colleges, universities and residential associations opt for such policies to provide medical coverage to students/ residents and staff. The policy covers the medical expenses of the insured person in the group and their family members.
4. Government Health Insurance
Government health insurance programs are funded and operated by the government or its agencies to provide affordable health insurance coverage to the citizens of the country. Its main aim is to make comprehensive and timely healthcare accessible to the citizens of the country, especially those who are socio-economically vulnerable.
5. Critical Illness Insurance
These insurance plans provide coverage for critical illnesses such as cancer, heart attack, and kidney failure. The policy pays out a lump sum amount on the diagnosis of any of the covered critical illnesses. These plans can be purchased as a rider to the primary health insurance policy or as a separate policy.
6. Senior Citizens Health Insurance
Senior citizen health insurance policies are designed for people over the age of 60 to cover the medical expenses related to age-related illnesses. These policies are typically more expensive owing to the higher medical costs involved.
How Does Health Insurance Work?
You must apply to purchase health insurance either through an online portal or through an agent. Based on factors such as your age, medical history, type of coverage required, plan type, etc., a premium quote will be generated/ provided. If necessary, you may also be required to give medical tests or get a full medical check-up before the insurer decides on what kind of cover and plan will suit you. The terms and conditions are finalized and you will be provided with your health insurance policy and health card.
Most policies come with an initial waiting period of a few weeks or a month during which you will not be able to make non-emergency claims. After this period, you will be able to access the benefits provided by the plan. Based on the type of policy and its terms and conditions, you will get cash-free treatment at network hospitals or you will have to make the payment upfront and place a claim for reimbursement with the insurance provider.
To enjoy the benefits offered by the policy, you will have to pay premiums on time. Late payments come with penalties or additional charges. Typically, health insurance policies have a policy duration after which it needs to be renewed.
The coverage provided by the health insurance plan differs from insurance company to insurance company and based on factors such as age, medical history, etc. Coverage is perhaps one of the most important considerations to make while choosing your health plan. If you choose one with poor/ limited coverage, you will end up paying much out of pocket and leaving yourself open to financial drain.
Benefits of Health Insurance
Equipped To Meet Health Emergencies
One of the key benefits of health insurance is that it equips insured persons and their families to deal with medical emergencies better. They do not have to worry about where to find the money when a sudden hospitalization or illness occurs.
Deal With Medical Inflation
Medical inflation and rising costs of healthcare is a reality. With health insurance, you can protect yourself to a great extent against these rising medical costs.
More than 1 billion people spend at least 10% of their household budget out-of-pocket on healthcare and half a billion people are either pushed or pushed deeper into extreme poverty owing to high expenses made out of pocket. Health insurance can protect individuals and families from financial ruin in case of unexpected medical expenses, such as hospitalization or surgery.
Access To Timely Healthcare – Preventive and Curative
Health insurance provides coverage for a wide range of healthcare expenses including hospitalization, testing, out-patient consultation, specialist consultations, etc. which can help individuals access necessary medical care and treatment in a timely fashion without worrying about the cost.
Critical Illness and Occupational Disease Cover
Certain types of medical insurance policies also cover critical illnesses and occupational diseases, enabling individuals to access proper medical care and treatment.
Several policies including government health insurance schemes like the ESI scheme in India offer comprehensive coverage and benefits to insured persons and their families. This provides them with peace of mind and helps them to improve their overall quality of life through better proper healthcare.
In many countries, health insurance premiums are tax-deductible and offer additional benefits.
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Health Insurance and Low-Income Groups
Health insurance is particularly more important to people who are socio-economically vulnerable. Let us understand how with an example.
Manju works as a full-time domestic worker earning a total of Rs.10,000 monthly. She is the primary breadwinner of her family of 6 which includes children and aging in-laws. One of her children had a major fall and had to be hospitalized for over a week owing to a major fracture. Manju had to pay for multiple tests, hospital charges, medication, imaging and so on.
Manju did not have health insurance and had to pay for everything out of pocket. As the medical expenses piled up, she was forced to take advances from her employers and borrow money from loan sharks. This was a huge financial setback for her family who were forced to cut down on essentials and they were pushed into deeper poverty. With health insurance, Manju would have been able to get cashless medical treatment for her child or atleast be reimbursed for the medical expenses.
Like Manju, the vast population of informal workers and low-income households fall into financial ruin and deeper poverty owing to sudden medical expenses. With health insurance, they get timely access to healthcare.
Making The Benefits of Health Insurance Accessible to Everyone, Equitably
Despite the importance of health insurance for low-income households, it is not accessible or affordable to them. Given their income level, they may not have any access to private insurance, or the coverage may be minimal. In such a case, health insurance may not be all that beneficial. This is where group health insurance policies and government health insurance schemes are extremely useful.
How Is Government Health Insurance Useful?
Government health insurance policies like the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme, in particular, are affordable to employers and offer comprehensive coverage to all employees. They only increase the payables marginally for employers but they have a multiplier impact on the health and quality of life of their employees.
However, schemes like ESI have an eligibility criteria which prevents households and smaller employers (such as home businesses) from registering into the scheme. So, informal workers such as domestic workers, casual labourers, temporary workers, gig workers, etc. may still not have access to health insurance.
So… What’s the Way Forward?
The TankhaPay app…
The TankhaPay app enables employers, including households and small businesses, to make comprehensive healthcare benefits and other social security benefits accessible to all their informal workers.
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BR-55 Single-Shot mode
-higher rate of fire and more control over where the bullets go, but does much less per-bullet damage than Photon Burst Rifle (8-9 shot kill)
Forerunner Photon Burst Rifle
-Fires a single burst of pure energy, does much more damage per shot than the BR-55 (5 shot kill), but has a far lower rate of fire.
MA60 Light Machine Gun
-Holds a huge amount of ammo (100 rounds) and does large amounts of damage (6-7 shot kill), but has massive recoil.
Forerunner Photon Beam Cannon
-Anti-vehicle weapon. Basically like the Focus Rifle, but actually works against vehicles.
L77-E Anti-Vehicle Rifle
-An anti-vehicle sniper rifle. Basically a handheld MAC gun. Can only hold one round per mag, can only carry three spare rounds.
MA5C Assault Rifle Extended Mags
-MA5C assault rifle with an extended magazine (32+16 rounds) for more sustained firing.
Forerunner Shockwave rifle
-Projects a field of energy, knocking targets slightly back and damaging them. Holds five bursts per magazine.
-The shotgun from CE.
Forerunner Energy Lance Launcher
-Launches a single, highly charged burst of energy, capable of killing most infantry in a single blow. Energy dissipates rapidly, and is worthless about a foot outside melee range.
-Deep magazines (16 rounds) and fully automatic. Best at close ranges.
Forerunner Battle Pistol
-Fires bursts of photons at an enemy.
-When it explodes, it disables all electronics in an area, as well as dropping the shields of any target caught in the blast. Minor damage inflicted.
-Scrambles the motion trackers and targeting of anything caught in the blast for a short time.
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KPWT, PKRA, IKA, IKF, VKWC, PKT, WKT, IFKO and more recently, GKA, and KRU. Kiteboarding is at war with itself. In the past ten years, kiteboarders and kite fans have met an endless number of acronyms.
Because kiteboarding got under the umbrella of sailing, it never quite got its independent voice. Now, the sport of kiteboarding has hit rock bottom. You can't tell who supports who, and World Sailing doesn't seem to be worried about the future of the sport.
Hiljuti asutatud Global Kitesports Association (GKA), which apparently represents the interests of a dozen kite industry brands, has announced that it will run its own ranking for two disciplines: Freestyle/Big Airs, and Wave and Wave/Freestyle. Confused?
"The GKA is not linked to any of the two existing tour bodies, IKA or WKT. Therefore, the GKA decided to start publishing its own GKA ranking based on the results from major events of both tours," reveals Jörgen Vogt, the director of GKA.
"In the dispute between IKA and WKT, the GKA keeps its neutral position. The GKA will support key event organizers and ensure participation of the riders and the industry where appropriate."
But there's more. Meet Kiteboarders Riders United (KRU), the athletes' union. KRU is an initiative by the riders for the riders led by Danny Galiart. The organization says Annelous Lammerts, Alex Pastor, Youri Zoon and Liam Whaley have already joined the club.
"The riders are an asset to the tour, to sponsors, and to local organizations. Therefore, riders will participate in the discussion about who will be the tour organizer in 2016, and in the future. The organization with the best proposal for the riders will get to organize the tour for the coming years!" says Galiart.
Confusion reigns; World Sailing keeps silent. And the number of voices with miraculous solutions for the kiteboarding crisis will continue flourishing. However, it is quite clear that peace and prosperity will only arrive when all these acronyms truly decide to work for the sport.
Meanwhile, it's just noise, vanity, pride, illusions of power, and private interests. They're the ones who rule the skies. Not kites.
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Antique rosewood coffee table with copper top featuring a map of the world, circa 1950’s.
French cast iron fireback, Jesus, Mary, Joseph, manger scene
Louis XV style gilded mirror French,circa 1860
19th century Henry II French bookcase.
Leather wrapped teak trunk
Great Torchier circa 1920´s Bronze and marble base
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Modern "Music" is mostly dead. No one has soul these days. It's all "what will sell". It's rather telling of my generation methinks...
Perhaps, but with the internet and ability for artists to publish their music cheaply on the web it is possible for artists who still care about the music to get their music out there to an audience.
I haven't listened to the radio for almost 4yrs and there is still plenty to keep me occupied. I listen to podcasts and burn CDs to listen to in the car. Today's popular music is frankly horrible and has been for some time.
Most of the popular music out there is formulaic shite and I can't stand listening to it. Fortunately my wife likes the music I listen
"My first job was selling doors, door to door, that's a tough job innit" - Bill Bailey
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What is agile?
Agile is a project management methodology that uses short development cycles called “sprints” to focus on continuous improvement in the development of a product or service.
The principles of agile
There are 12 key principles that still guide agile project management today.
- Customer satisfaction is always the highest priority and is achieved through rapid and continuous delivery.
- Changing environments are embraced at any stage of the process to provide the customer with a competitive advantage.
- A product or service is delivered with higher frequency.
- Stakeholders and developers collaborate closely on a daily basis.
- All stakeholders and team members remain motivated for optimal project outcomes, while teams are provided with all the necessary tools and support, and are trusted to accomplish project goals.
- Face-to-face meetings are deemed the most efficient and effective format for project success.
- A final working product is the ultimate measure of success.
- Sustainable development is accomplished through agile processes whereby development teams and stakeholders are able to maintain a constant and ongoing pace.
- Agility is enhanced through a continuous focus on technical excellence and proper design.
- Simplicity is an essential element.
- Self-organizing teams are most likely to develop the best architectures and designs and to meet requirements.
- Regular intervals are used by teams to improve efficiency through fine-tuning behaviors.
The benefits of agile
Agile provides a way for developers and teams to deliver a better product, in a faster manner, through short, iterative, interactive sessions/sprints. Agile can help ensure company-wide process and methodological alignment. In terms of business benefits, both the digital workplace and agile provide:
- Increased flexibility
- Increased productivity
- Increased transparency
- Higher quality deliverables
- Decreased risk of missed objectives
- Increased stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
Advantages of agile for project management
In the project management field, agile provides project teams, sponsors, project leaders and customers many project-specific benefits, including:
- More rapid deployment of solutions
- Reduced waste through minimization of resources
- Increased flexibility and adaptability to change
- Increased success through more focused efforts
- Faster turnaround times
- Faster detection of issues and defects
- Optimized development processes
- A lighter weight framework
- Optimal project control
- Increased focus on specific customer needs
- Increased frequency of collaboration and feedback
Agile project management and scrum
Scrum is a powerful framework for implementing agile processes in software development and other projects. This highly adopted framework utilizes short iterations of work, called sprints, and daily meetings, called scrums, to tackle discrete portions of a project in succession until the project as a whole is complete. There are three key scrum roles within Scrum: the Scrum master, product owner, and Scrum team members:
- The product owner creates and prioritizes a product backlog (work to be done).
- Teams select items from the backlog and determine how to complete the work.
- Work must be completed within a sprint (usually two to four weeks).
- The Scrum master meets with teams briefly each day to get progress updates.
- Sprint reviews are conducted at the end of each sprint.
- The process starts again until all work or backlog is complete.
Agile project management certification and training
As agile methodology picks up speed, so does the demand for professionals with agile knowledge and experience. Here are seven agile-focused certifications to provide a benchmark for your knowledge.
As competition is continually increasing and time to market is also shrinking, agile offers numerous benefits and limited drawbacks. As more companies make the shift to a digital workplace that is highly dependent on speed, flexibility and increased productivity, agile or hybrid methodologies will become increasingly necessary. Its application in multiple industries and alignment with the benefits offered by a digital workplace model, indicate that agile adoption rates will continue to increase across industries around the world.
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Neighborhood: Whitestone (Queens)
Population Density: Whitestone is about 2.78 square miles, and has a population of less than 40,000 people, making it pretty breathable by New York standards.
Adjacent Neighborhoods: The elite enclave of Whitestone looks out over the East River to the north. The Whitestone Bridge and College Point border the neighborhood to the west; the Throgs Neck Bridge forms its boundary to the east, on the other side of which is Bay Terrace. To the south are Linden Hill and Murray Hill.
Public Transit: A number of city buses go to Whitestone. There is no subway stop directly in the neighborhood, but the Q15 provides quick access to the 7 train at Flushing Main Street.
What’s Here? The onion dome atop St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is painted a brilliant blue. The New York State Armory was built in Whitestone in 1933, and is currently the home of the state’s National Guard. The Whitestone Point Light, built in 1889, shines a 3-mile light over the waters of the East River.
Flat or Tall? Flat.
History: Whitestone is named for its landscape: When the Dutch settled New Amsterdam, reserves of white limestone lined the East River in this area. In fact, the whole neighborhood is built on the stone. At the time of American independence, the majority of what is now Whitestone was the estate of Francis Lewis, who signed the Declaration of Independence-but his house was burned to the ground by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was mainly farmland and woodland until the late 1800s, when Whitestone became a popular area for wealthy New Yorkers to build mansions, many of which still remain.
Activities: Whitestone isn’t known for its night life, but it is full of beautiful parks and good spots to sit and enjoy the water. Dig out your old roller skates and go for a spin at the roller rink at Harvey Park, or rent a kayak and explore the river at Francis Lewis Park. For dinner, grab some spanakopita at the Greek restaurant Exo, and stop by the Golden Sparrow for dessert.
Check It Out: The poet Walt Whitman lived in Whitestone in the 1840s, when he wrote, “Every morning I am kissed by the sun coming through my window by the bay of Whitestone.” His gable-roofed house still stands.
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We must get to a stage where security is seen as a shared responsibility across the entire organization, and throughout the SDLC. This is certainly possible when you commit to a fully-fledged, highly supportive DevSecOps environment.
Anyone who has worked in software production is likely aware of the tension that can arise when it comes to factoring in security, mostly between developers and the security specialists scrutinizing their code.
In the old days, it wasn't uncommon for the development team to ship code as late as possible, deliberately shortening the window in which the security gurus could check for vulnerabilities - after all, this delayed releases if anything happened to be wrong, and there was already the desire to move on and start building the next awesome feature. However, this had an eventual negative impact, as when the code was eventually checked -- sometimes after an external breach had already occurred -- the code would still bounce back to the developers, their software babies were still called ugly by the security team, and they'd have to drop everything to hotfix code they'd last touched months ago.
This dysfunction continues today, but there is a huge problem: there is much more code being developed, and society is at far greater risk in the event of data breaches occurring. We no longer have time to keep fighting this ancient battle, and in 2020, it's time we all joined the same side against the bad guys.
We must get to a stage where security is seen as a shared responsibility across the entire organization, and throughout the SDLC. This is certainly possible when you commit to a fully-fledged, highly supportive DevSecOps environment. What's more, when you ignite the security fire in your development team with the right training and tools, they are a powerful force in not only squashing bugs, but taking the load off the security specialists who have been spread too thin, for too long.
I'd love you to watch one of my latest webinars, How to put the "Sec" in DevOps:
This was part of the AllTheTalks 24-hour summit event, and it takes a deep look into:
See you there!
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Scared to go out to a meeting to talk with a client? Required to deliver a speech however seem like passing out at the thought of entering front of the class to provide? Terrified to attend a celebration for no noticeable reason? You might be dealing with social anxiousness disorder.
Social anxiousness condition, likewise known as social fear, is a type of mental disorder where the sufferer experiences a severe or unreasonable worry of social gatherings where there is an opportunity to obtain humiliated or ridiculed. A lot of the time, these anxieties occur from an intense fear of being closely enjoyed or looked at – from the simple points like the way they clothe, speak or act; to essential work functions like performing before a crowd, offering a discussion, or finishing an interview for a work application. This kind of anxiety gives sufferers a sensation of being caught or closed away from the world.
They claim social anxiousness disorder is very closely pertaining to shyness. However social fear differs in the feeling that this disrupts normal interacting socially features. It is true that everybody goes through a stage of shyness in their life, conquering it is a various point. When it ends up being excessive that it disturbs your daily life and also relationships to the point where you are sick with fear, it is time to seek advise. It is good to understand the signs and symptoms of social stress and anxiety condition to be able to identify and also treat this claimed problem before it gets worse.
Individuals with social fear show 2 standard type of signs and symptoms: psychological and physical. The psychological signs and symptoms consist of: an intense concern of remaining in scenarios in which you do not know individuals, fear of circumstances in which you might be evaluated, stressing over unpleasant or embarrassing on your own, are afraid that will certainly see that you look nervous, anxiety that disrupts your day-to-day regimen, job, institution or other activities, staying clear of doing things or speaking to people out of worry of shame, preventing situations where you could be the focal point. The physical symptoms include: Blushing, profuse sweating, trembling or drinking, nausea, indigestion, difficulty talking, unstable voice, muscle stress, confusion, palpitations, diarrhea, cold and clammy hands, as well as problem making eye contact.
Essentially, this anxiety shows up a sign of being excessively distressed around other individuals. Patients assume that other people are a lot more confident that they are, that individuals are better them. They feel uneasy being around people that it makes it hard for them to eat, consume alcohol, function, asking concerns, requesting for days, also going to the toilet, when other individuals are around.
Fortunately is that there is a remedy for this condition. For the past 20 years, a mix of talk treatment as well as medications has shown most helpful to limit the effects, otherwise treatment, this mental problem. Certain anti-depressants (Paroxetine, Sertraline and also Venlafaxine), anti-anxiety drugs, as well as beta blockers are utilized to assist Socio-phobic individuals to stabilize specific chemicals in the brain and also reduce anxiety attack during periods of enhanced anxiousness. Talk treatment instructs people with social stress and anxiety problem to react in different ways to circumstances that cause their stress and anxiety. The specialist assists the individual challenge the negative feelings concerning social circumstances and the fear about being evaluated by others. Clients discover just how their reasoning patterns contribute to the signs of social anxiousness problem as well as exactly how to alter their reasoning so the signs and symptoms begin to decrease.
To be timid is rather regular, everybody has actually experienced a similar phase. Getting past that phase is the challenging component. Ultimately, it winds up to developing your self-confidence to a certain level for you to be comfortable adequate to move generally. In case you have actually been identified as a socio-phobic, it is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. With a little bit of therapy, correct medicine, and also enough support from people who rely on you, you’ll slowly be able to do interact socially and also operate typically within a group without being as well nervous.
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Frank Furedi in Sp!ked:
It is unpleasant to feel alone. Loneliness can be a source of desolation and anguish. That is why it is understandable that many of us look for ways to fix it. Some seek out therapy, others join social clubs and attempt to forge new relationships and contacts. The refusal to accept social isolation and the search for solidarity shapes who we are and influences community life. Loneliness is not just a condition that we must suffer. It also provides people with an opportunity to gain an understanding of themselves and of their world. The theologian Paul Tillich exhorted people to embrace their loneliness, because it forces us to engage with life’s two most fundamental questions: what is the meaning of life and how should we understand ourselves?
He argued that the word loneliness expresses ‘the pain of being alone’, while the term solitude captures the ‘glory of being alone’. This draws on Greek philosophers, who understood the importance of the value of self-reflection. Socrates referred to thinking as the soul’s internal dialogue with itself. The capacity to conduct an internal dialogue is essential for the development of a sense of self. It also helps you manage loneliness. Arendt, like Socrates, believed that the anguish of loneliness could be managed through the habit of conversing with oneself. Though still alone, she believed that through a ‘silent dialogue of myself with myself’, she was ‘together with somebody’. What Arendt, Tillich and other philosophers understood was that there is real value in solitude.
The medicalisation of loneliness distracts people from understanding the importance of living with solitude. Solitude is essential for the development of people’s sense of self and freedom. Our solitude provides a space where we can be free from any external pressure and control. It is a precious space that we open up to the gaze of doctors and health experts at our peril – doing so risks undermining our sense of moral independence. It is also the place where human beings can develop the psychological and moral resources they require to enter into intimate relationships.
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It’s April Fools’ Day!
I imagine that you woke up looking over your shoulder, wondering if someone would prank you. Maybe, you were extra cautious as you got to class or work, convinced there was a sign on your back or your professor would assign you some extremely sketchy homework.
I am super gullible, so basically every day is April Fools’ Day for me!
But today, there are a few more shenanigans afoot than normal. Let’s try to get to the bottom of it all! If my initial research is any indication, I’m not exactly certain how this day originated. The best I can figure out is that in Chaucer first mentioned it in the classic Canterbury Tales (1392).
Let’s look at how different countries celebrate this hilarious day. Maybe, that will lead us to some clues on its origin?
Someone will reveal an April Fool by shouting “April Fool!” at the intended target. Pranksters do this until noon, after which whoever continues to play pranks is the April Fool. This seems to be fairly common April Fools’ Day practice – in Canada, we do the same thing.
Nordic Countries (i.e Iceland, Sweden):
Most media outlets will publish one false story, usually on the first page of a newspaper or website. They just save this for once a year? I feel like this happens far too often in North America.
France (and other French-speaking countries, including Italy):
France (along with other French-speaking countries) refer to today as “April Fish” or “poissons d’avril.” Merry pranksters attach paper fish to their friends’ backs without their knowledge. As someone who grew up in Quebec, a mostly-French-speaking province in Canada, I’ve never done this, but attaching something embarrassing to someone’s back on April Fools’ Day is pretty common.
On a personal note, April 1st does hold special meaning for me. It’s the day that my mom went into labor with me, her first child. The way the story goes, when my mom noticed she was in labor, she asked my dad to take her to the hospital. He in turn asked her to wait until the credits were over on the TV show he was watching. (I love my dad, and this makes me laugh every time I tell it). I guess my dad’s instincts were right, because my mom spent 48 hours in labor. I’ve never played an April Fools’ prank on my mom since… because that’s a pretty hard one to top.
My April Fools’ Day fact-finding mission didn’t go exactly as I had planned, but it does appear as though pranking others on April 1st is a centuries-old tradition. Other countries hold similar celebrations. For example, Spanish-speaking countries hold Day of the Holy Innocents each December. Or you can head to Denmark to celebrate Joking Day (May 1st!)
While April 1st might lead people to be a bit more paranoid than usual until their noon lunch breaks, it does have one very positive side effect: lots of laughter. As we all know, laughing is one of the healthiest things we can do, so this April Fools’ Day, remember to have some fun, and laugh along the way!
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When trying to put all eight aspects of wellness together, the spiritual aspect of wellness can be the most individualized piece of the puzzle. People, on the whole, like to live lives that have meaning and purpose. When these objectives are attained, it brings peace into one's life and the lives of those around them.
Before You Continue...
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So, what are some things you may do to increase your spiritual well-being? It's best to experiment with several ways to see what works best for you. Spiritual wellbeing can be reached in a variety of ways, both physically and intellectually, because it involves one's values, beliefs, and purpose.
1. Examine your spiritual foundation. You are merely asking yourself questions about who you are and what you mean when you explore your spiritual essence. Consider the following question: “Who am I?” What is the point of my existence? What am I most passionate about? These questions will lead you down a path where you will think more deeply about yourself and recognize aspects of yourself that will assist you in achieving fulfillment.
2. Search for hidden meanings. Looking for deeper meanings and examining patterns in your life will help you realize that you have power over your future. Knowing this can help you live a happier and healthier life.
3. Get it off your chest. It will be easier to retain a concentrated mind if you express what is on your mind. You may feel befuddled and unable to make sense of your feelings after a long day or an important event. You may be able to think more clearly and move forward if you write down your thoughts.
4. Give yoga a shot. Yoga is a physical discipline that can help you achieve spiritual wellness by eliminating mental and physical stress. Yoga is taught at all levels and can help relieve anxiety, sadness, weariness, and sleeplessness as well as reducing stress, strengthen the immune system, and lower blood pressure.
5. Take a trip. Yes, it is correct! Taking time for yourself to travel to a familiar location or to a new location can do wonders for your mental health. You will have a better connection with yourself when your mind is able to block out distractions and assist you in reflecting and resting. This allows you to eliminate stressors and retrain your mind to focus on total wellness. Exercising, visiting with a counselor or advisor, meditation, or taking a temporary vow of silence are all activities that can be done while on a trip.
6. Keep an optimistic attitude. You will find yourself thinking differently and shifting your mind to a happy, healthy place once you begin to view things in your life in a good light. You'll discover that you're more comfortable when you eliminate negativity and re-frame how you think about specific things and situations.
7. Set aside some time to meditate. While managing your time and everyday tasks can be difficult, it is critical to make time for yourself. Take five to ten minutes each day to meditate, whether it's first thing in the morning, during your lunch break, or right before bedtime. Fitting mediation and relaxation into your routine will release your mind and build a closer relationship with your spiritual wellness.
Daily, morning meditation
Start your day off well by meditating. Meditation can help you calm down your thoughts over time if you practice it. And as your racing thoughts calm down, your intuition becomes more evident.
Take altruistic action within the community
Kindness and compassion are two ways to increase spiritual energy. And there's no better way to do it than by assisting people in your neighborhood. Building a community might also aid in the search for your tribe. It's not easy to cultivate your spiritual side on your own! Making genuine connections with others is beneficial to your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Get a daily dose of nature
Spending time in outdoors promotes holistic balance and personal development. Being in nature can help you relax, feel more energized, and connect with a power greater than yourself. Nature is awe-inspiring in its vastness, strength, and beauty. You, on the other hand, are not separate from it. You are a part of nature, just as nature is a part of you, as the world's rivers and air flow through your body. So, take a time to see how connected you are.
Surround yourself in music
Because music impacts your ideas, emotions, subconscious, and physical well-being, it may speak to you and heal you in ways that no one else can. Music can assist you in connecting with your spirituality by allowing you to connect with your essence and reach the deepest part of your soul. Listening to music that moves you, taking a sound bath, or chanting can all help you connect with your spirituality.
Listen to your gut
What is your heart's true message? What are your true feelings? And what truly resonates with you may go against your spiritual “rules.” Don't be scared to pay attention to that inner voice and even start acting in ways that support it. Allow yourself the opportunity to try new things and find your own path.
Support your mind and body
Your mind, body, and soul are all intertwined. Taking care of your spiritual side also entails taking care of your mind and body. Drumming, dancing, singing, or athletics are all ways to express oneself with your body. Follow your curiosity to feed your mind; reading, writing, and creating are all excellent ways to allow your mind to freely express itself.
Appreciate what you have
Having thankfulness and appreciation for what you have, the people in your life, and the achievements you have made. Appreciation is not simply a trait that is internal, such as being pleased with what you have rather than continually looking for the next big thing, but it is also a quality that is external. A simple grin or hello to your neighbors expresses gratitude and concern for others. Small actions add up when multiplied by a large number of people!
Each of us is a one-of-a-kind individual. And we're all on our own trip. It's nearly difficult to determine what influences the priorities, behaviors, and words of others. You may either evaluate someone based on your own ideals and preconceptions, or you can allow them to be themselves. This does not imply that you agree with everything someone says or that you avoid being a guiding voice when necessary. It's about not being abrasive, harsh, or judgmental.
How can I increase my soul power?
Regardless of how well or poorly things are going, the stronger you are on the inside, the more you can accomplish on the outside. These seven suggestions can help you become more powerful.
How do you awaken spiritually?
Be aware of and deliberate about what you believe. Recognize the energy you're putting out into not simply your world, but the globe at large. Also, be truthful. Are your beliefs assisting you in your spiritual development? A spiritual awakening frequently necessitates the renunciation of long-held beliefs. But here's the thing about waking up: you have to realize you've been asleep first.
What are the ways to grow spiritually?
5 Ways to Develop Your Spirituality
- Consistency is key. Maintain behaviors that will help you grow spiritually, such as praying, studying the Bible, and attending church services.
What are the 3 elements of spirituality?
In their eternal wisdom, all shamans, healers, sages, and wisdom keepers of all centuries, continents, and peoples claim that human spirituality is made up of three aspects: connections, values, and life purpose. These three components are so strongly linked that it may be difficult to tell them apart. Take a minute to ponder on each facet of human spirituality to determine the state of your spiritual well-being if this is possible. This will be a three-part monthly series, starting with relationships.
Internal (your domestic policy)how you deal with yourself, how you nurture the relationship with yourself and your higher selfand external (your foreign policy)how you relate, support, and interact with those people (and all living entities) in your environmentare the two categories of relationships.
What criteria would you use to assess your internal relationship, and what steps could you take to improve it?
How would you assess your external relationships, shifting from the perspective of domestic policy to international policy?
What are my spiritual powers?
Your Spiritual Strength is a memory thief! Everything that matters to you is stored in your mind, allowing you to recall and utilise whatever memory you require. Your Spiritual Ability is a Daydreamer! You have dreams about things that happen in the future and in the past, and you can see into the future and the past.
How do I feed my spirit?
6 Things You Should Do to Keep Your Soul Satisfied
- It's time to talk about it. You may have been taught to say a prayer before eating, sleeping, fighting, or anything else.
Can you lose your soul?
A lost soul, according to Cummins, might be the result of situations that aren't in alignment with your soul, such as violent relationships, a terrible work environment, or simply ignoring your genuine hobbies and interests. “On all levels, that may really fracture our spirit and our soul,” she continues.
How do I start my spiritual work?
The spiritual journeyand the resulting “spiritual awakening” we seekalways appears to take place in some exotic location or following a spectacular incident.
Perhaps you believe you need to travel to Peru to drink ayahuasca or leave your spouse to get the spiritual awakening you seek?
From the comfort of your own home, you may connect with your spirituality and awaken to the lessons that are meant for you over and over again throughout your life.
How do you recognize a spiritual person?
The first evidence of a spiritual person is their lack of fear. When you have a fear or a chronic worry, that fear takes over your life and you are unable to be in the present moment. Fear of public speaking, fear of heights, and fear of bugs are the three most common fears among Americans. Many people, however, are terrified of death, rejection, loneliness, failure, illness, or making poor judgments. Spiritual people understand how to yield to forces beyond their control. In this way, they are similar to children in that they know how to ignore their minds and live fearlessly.
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The main area of extracurricular activities, apart from learning a foreign language, is delving into historical issues. Thematic classes stimulating the imagination are conducted with the full involvement of its participants, and the selected issues are interesting, thanks to which the whole group actively and with interest participates in them.
We encourage you to take part in extracurricular activities and choose a topic from the list below:
1. How much truth is there in Asterix and Obelix?
Course: meeting with a Roman legionnaire, a clever Gall, who will visit children in costumes and talk about themselves, presentation of weapons and everyday objects, artwork consisting in matching a part of the outfit to the figure of a Roman legionnaire.
2. In the bulkhead and on the outskirts.
Course: learning about the different buildings and castle buildings, learning about the medieval life in the castles, building a model of the castle.
3. In the medieval scriptorium.
Course: learning about the process of creating books in the Middle Ages, learning the secrets of illumination with the use of dyes, calligraphy classes, art classes (decorative creating a sheet of handmade paper.
4. Storytelling of the saga and old instruments.
Course: stories in the past and today, a real story by the fire (artificial fire - harmless!), learning about music and instruments from previous eras, a mini concert of early music.
5. Jewelery and molding.
Course: learning about medieval jewelry techniques, making and personally decorating bronze jewelry.
6. Ceramic workshops.
Course: learning about the process of creating dishes, handmade production.
7. Greece and Rome from the kitchen.
Course: learning about the ancient culture of Greece and Rome, customs and dishes, culinary workshops.
The cost of classes for a group of 9 people: PLN 450 gross
Duration of classes: 45 minutes - 60 minutes
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Peacock Skirt 100% Cotton Gauze
Peacock skirt features our Beautiful Alebrijes Collection features handpainted appliques, and unique one of a kind artistic embellishments.
Due to the handpainted nature, each item is unique and one of a kind. Different colors maintain the same "look" but are paired with insets and paintings that best enhance the beauty of the garment it is applied on. Due to the garment dyeing process, excess dye will wash into the appliques during wash, however they will remain gorgeous, tinted with the color of the base garment.
Sizes: 0(XS/S), 1 (S/M), 2 (L/XL), 3 (2X/3X), 4 (4X/5X)
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⚠️5 Must Dos to Strengthen Character and Increase Your Confidence 💃🏻🕺🏻
There are days when you feel confident and happy, and there are others when you feel as a failure and you doubt everything you do. This happens to all of us. Just Ups and Downs of Life, am I right? I am sharing this with you, friends, cuz I felt like 💩 the other day and I hope it will help you! 😐
📚 Researching books about self-development and psychology I came across these FIVE MOST VALUABLE ADVICES:
✅DO THE HARD THINGS. Probably one of the best things to do in order to build a strong character. Is it uncomfortable 😣? Yes! That’s why you grow as a person after you accomplish a hard task. So… JUST DO IT!
✅BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. When you do the hard things and get shit done, trust me you see results therefore you start believing in yourself more and more. Cuz why not?
✅LIVE AND SPEAK YOUR TRUTH. If you don’t like something speak up, change the things you can change and be honest with yourself as well as the others.
✅KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Do you know what are your core values? What do you want most in life? Where do you want to be in 5 years from now? You must have answers to these questions if you want to become successful in life, I believe.
✅BE COMPASSIONATE WITH YOURSELF. Insecurities mainly arise from guilt. Guilt always taints your sense of self and has the power to remove any joy from your life. Be patient, understanding, loving, nurturing, complimentary, supportive with yourself. You deserve it bros and sis 🤗
Do you agree? What are the things you do or tell yourself when a dark could hans over your head? COMMENT BELOW to help others push through 😉 👍🏻
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In today’s hectic globe, organizations are regularly seeking means to improve their procedures and raise performance. One location where significant enhancements can be made is with the application of incorporated control systems. These systems not only streamline management and monitoring however likewise provide real-time insights and analytics, encouraging businesses to make data-driven decisions.
Integrated control systems, likewise known as ICS, are created to integrate different control functions under one centralized platform. This enables companies to regulate and monitor different systems, such as safety and security, gain access to control, A/C, illumination, and more, from a single user interface. By incorporating several systems, firms can maximize their functional effectiveness while reducing prices and eliminating the requirement for multiple standalone options.
Among the key benefits of integrated control systems is improved automation. These systems make it possible for companies to automate routine tasks, procedures, and process, minimizing the reliance on manual work. As an example, in an industrial structure, an integrated control system can automate lights based on tenancy and daytime degrees, conserving power and guaranteeing optimal comfort for residents.
Another advantage of integrated control systems is enhanced information analytics. These systems can accumulate and evaluate information from various resources, supplying valuable understandings into fads, patterns, and anomalies. With this details at their fingertips, organizations can optimize their operations, identify areas for improvement, and proactively address potential problems before they impede efficiency.
Along with automation and data analytics, incorporated control systems supply improved security and precaution. By integrating security and access control systems with other structure systems, companies can develop a detailed security facilities. For instance, when an unauthorized private efforts to access a restricted location, the incorporated control system can trigger an immediate alert while likewise taping relevant video for future evaluation.
In conclusion, integrated control systems provide companies with an effective tool to streamline their procedures, boost automation, take advantage of information analytics, and enhance safety. These systems allow business to manage numerous systems from a solitary user interface, saving time, decreasing prices, and boosting effectiveness. As modern technology remains to advancement, integrated control systems will come to be progressively vital for companies looking to stay affordable in a rapidly developing marketplace.
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Obama on verge of healthcare victory
US president Barack Obama is on the cusp of his biggest victory so far in domestic politics - ensuring the passage of his healthcare bill through Congress.
Mr Obama clinched the votes of some of wavering Democrats this morning by agreeing to issue an order reaffirming a ban on using federal funds for abortion.
The vote, in a rare Sunday sitting of the US House of Representatives, could come within the hour.
Republicans remain united in their opposition, with one declaring that healthcare reform will lead to "Armageddon" and another saying "demons" have overrun the Congress.
The highly-contested bill would reshape one sixth of the American economy, provide health insurance to 30 million people who do not have it, and stop insurance companies from refusing to cover patients with pre-existing conditions.
Republicans say the reforms are unaffordable and represent a government takeover of a large part of the country's economy.
Democratic house majority leader Steny Hoyer is confident the legislation will pass.
"For 100 years, over 100 years, presidents of both parties have been saying we need to make sure that all Americans have access to affordable health care," he said.
"We've come the furthest we've ever come to getting this done and we're going to get it done today in the House of Representatives.
"Americans are for this bill, what they don't like is the divisiveness, the confrontation."
Minority leader John Boehner says not a single Republican will vote for it.
"After all of this hand-wringing, all of this debate, millions of American upset on both sides of this debate, we're about to make this historic change on a purely partisan vote," he said.
"Millions of Americans are scared to death and millions of Americans want no part of this growing size of government here in Washington," he added.
"We've got the best health system in the world and we're about to take this very dangerous step toward the government running the whole thing."
Republican Marsha Blackburn is dead against the bill.
"We know the consequences of this bill will be frightening and horrible," she said. "Freedom dies a little bit today. Unfortunately some are celebrating."
The politicians are feeling the heat. Racial and anti-homosexual slurs have been hurled at them, and one Congressman was spat on.
This vote is also a defining moment for Mr Obama's presidency.
He is monitoring the vote from the White House, making some last-minute phone calls, and watching and waiting to see whether the reforms will pass.
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Measurement of the high temperature dielectric properties of ceramics at microwave frequencies.
Measurements of the high temperature dielectric properties of ceramic materials at microwave frequencies have been made using two different experimental techniques.Data has been collected at frequencies from O.2GHz to 4.0GHz and for sample temperatures up to 1200°C. Detailed cross checking of the high temperature dielectric data obtained by the two techniques has been carried out with the help of other laboratories worldwide.
An investigation of the applicability of dielectric mixture equations to practical measurement techniques is reported. The most reliabl~ estimates of permittivity were given by the Landau-Lifshitz, Looyenga equation or by a cube root extrapolation technique.Permittivity data obtained for a series of yttria stabilised zirconia samples, three differently processed silicon nitride samples and ten related glass compositions are presented. Analysis of the frequency and temperature dependence of both components of complex permittivity has been undertaken· in an attempt to identify the physical origins of the dielectric loss mechanisms.
For the yttria doped zirconia samples results indicate two distinct loss mechanisms dominant over different temperature ranges. Below approximately 950K a hopping model involving short range motion of oxygen vacancies around fixed dopant ions is proposed. Above 950K thermally activated quantum mechanical tunneling of electrons is suggested as the dominant mechanism.
A single loss mechanism for the entire temperature range involving the lattice loss of the silicon nitride network itself is indicated from the measurements of the hot pressed
and pressureless sintered silicon nitride samples. For the reaction bonded silicon nitride
samples there is evidence of a second loss mechanism due to additional ion impurities above 1410K. The measurements on the oxide glass systems add support to the belief that + 1 charged
metal ions will dominate the dielectric properties of glass systems when present. The loss process has an increasing activation energy with increasing temperature which is
seen to be consistent with ionic motion within the previously proposed random potential energy model. Differences in the complex permittivity with composition are attributed to variation in ionic size and metal ion-oxygen ion bond strength.
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US equity indexes closed moderately mixed, sp -4pts @ 2093 (intra low 2088). The two leaders - Trans/R2K, settled +0.1% and -0.2% respectively. Near term outlook is for a daily close under the 200dma (2070), which will offer clarity that the US market has already maxed out for the summer.. and year.
Suffice to add, another day where the bull maniacs tried to break and hold above the sp'2100 threshold... but failed.
Market looks due a significant net daily decline this week... with a daily close under the 200dma, and that is when things get interesting.
a little more later..
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In the poetic landscape of Nguyen Duy Tri’s ‘Wait for Winter,’ the enchanting verses of “Flower Field” beckon readers into a serene realm of introspection and beauty.
As we traverse the boundless fields of 2022, this blog post invites you to immerse yourself in the delicate blooms of “Flower Field,” exploring its themes of growth, resilience, and the timeless allure of nature’s wonders.
Introducing the Poetic Canvas
Unveiling ‘Wait for Winter’: Begin by introducing readers to the captivating collection by Nguyen Duy Tri. Set the stage for exploration by delving into the title’s intriguing promise of awaiting the transformative season of winter.
Blooms of Tranquility: Discuss how “Flower Field” serves as a poetic oasis amidst the tumultuous currents of life, inviting readers to find solace and inspiration in the tranquil beauty of nature’s creations.
A Tapestry of Blossoms
Nurturing Growth: Explore how the poem celebrates the resilience and vitality of the flower field, mirroring the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Discuss how each bloom represents a testament to the power of growth and renewal.
Dancing in the Breeze: Delve into the imagery of swaying blossoms in the gentle breeze, symbolizing the fluidity and grace inherent in life’s ever-changing rhythms. Discuss how the poem invites readers to find harmony amidst life’s fluctuations.
Reflections on Nature’s Wisdom
Lessons from the Blossoms: Explore the metaphorical significance of the flower field as a teacher of life’s lessons. Discuss how the blooms inspire mindfulness, gratitude, and an appreciation for the fleeting beauty of each moment.
Rooted in Resilience: Delve into the symbolism of the flower field’s roots, anchoring it firmly to the earth and serving as a metaphor for resilience and strength. Discuss how the poem encourages readers to cultivate their own inner resilience in the face of challenges.
Relevance in the New Year: Connect the themes of “Flower Field” to the experiences and challenges of 2022. Discuss how the poem’s reflections resonate with readers navigating their own seasons of growth, change, and transformation.
Inviting Personal Connection: Encourage readers to reflect on their own relationship with nature and the lessons they can glean from its beauty. Prompt contemplation on the ways in which the flower field mirrors their own journey of growth and renewal.
Nguyen Duy Tri’s Poetic Legacy
Impact on the Reader: Reflect on the enduring impact of Nguyen Duy Tri’s poetry. Discuss how his words continue to resonate, offering readers a source of inspiration, solace, and connection to the natural world.
Timeless Beauty in Verse: Acknowledge the timeless beauty encapsulated in “Flower Field,” transcending temporal boundaries and inviting readers to find solace and wonder in the simplicity of nature’s wonders.
Blooms of Reflection in “Flower Field”
Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: Conclude by inviting readers to embrace the timeless wisdom found in the delicate blooms of “Flower Field.” Encourage them to carry the essence of the poem with them as they navigate the seasons of 2022, finding solace, inspiration, and renewal amidst life’s ever-changing landscapes.
A Poetic Journey: Encourage readers to embark on their own poetic journey through the fields of “Flower Field,” allowing the beauty of nature’s wonders to guide them towards growth, resilience, and inner peace.
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The CFO also informed the police that the Supreme Court could hear the matter in a week.
Mumbai: A day after the Mumbai police issued summons to chief financial officer (CFO) of Republic TV for questioning in the TRP manipulation case, he did not turn up stating the media house had approached the apex court seeking relief. The CFO also informed the police that since the Supreme Court could hear the matter in a week, the process of recording his statement should be held up until then.
The crime branch meanwhile recorded the statement of Madison World and Madison Communication’s Sam Balsara on Saturday.
The Mumbai crime branch is probing the alleged manipulation in TRPs by soliciting and paying certain viewers for watching the said news channels round the clock. The police have stated that three channels, including Republic TV, Fakt Marathi and Box Cinema were found to be manipulating the TRPs, officials said following a preliminary probe. The Mumbai police commissioner had conducted a press conference and revealed the scam.
The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of Mumbai police had issued the summons on Friday to Shiva Sundaram, CFO of Republic TV. The officials would verify his role in the said scam and the company’s funding.
“Citing his position in the company he is privy to certain practices and policies. He would be questioned on the same based on what has been found in the probe till date,” said a police officer.
The police made four arrests in the case till date, which include the owners of Fakta Marathi and Box Cinema on Thursday and have secured their custody for further investigation in the case.
The probe began after the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) approached the police and filed a complaint in this regard. The police have filed a case as per the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act and further probe is underway.
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Uber said Wednesday it has acquired computer vision startup Mighty AI to help advance its technology for self-driving cars.Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, but the ride-hailing giant said some 40 employees from the Seattle-based firm would join Uber's advanced technology group developing plans for autonomous taxis.
Mighty AI specializes in computer vision, a field within artificial intelligence that is used to better understand or "label" the surroundings of vehicles that will be deployed autonomously.
"The team at Mighty AI has built technology to label at scale using the latest AI and user experience techniques," said Jon Thomason, vice president of software engineering for the Uber division.
"Training our AI at increasing pace is critical to scaling our self-driving technology, and I look forward to bringing Mighty AI's technology together with our existing labeling automation expertise to help us move even faster."
Daryn Nakhuda, Mighty AI's chief executive, said in a statement released by Uber: "I'm excited to pair Mighty AI's platform and expertise in generating high-quality labeled data with Uber ATG's world-class research and engineering to accelerate the development of self-driving technology."
Uber, which has become the most important ride-hailing operator, has been moving into new technologies that could see deployment of autonomous vehicles and even flying cars in the coming years.
The news comes as Apple indicated had acquired self-driving tech startup Drive.ai to advance its own ambitions in the sector.
The news site Axios first reported the Apple deal for Drive.ai, saying the price would be below the $77 million raised by the startup.
Apple, which has been testing its own autonomous technology, offered no details on the transaction.
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Om Darkness And Confusion
Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard is seriously worried about cases of child molestation and murder. Meanwhile, London has been subject to sustained power cuts - what is behind them? Is it problems with the electrical supply, or even some form of economic difficulty, or does organised crime somehow feature and be taking advantage of the confusion and darkness caused by the pattern of 'outages'? As always, Gideon finds the solutions to his problems are not as at first expected.
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Matthew 1:22-23 KJV Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, (23) Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
God spoke His word, and in the proper time it was fulfilled, “Behold, a virgin shall be with child.” For the first time in earth’s history a virgin was found bearing a child. What must have gone through Joseph’s mind when an angel appeared, telling him to accept his wife in her pregnant state? This was a test of faith. If Joseph had questioned the word delivered by the angle of God, consulted with others, and accepted the traditions of the world, Satan would have found a foot hold in his doubt. Joseph may have placed the customs of the world before the word of God, and would have lost the opportunity to be an earthly father to God’s child. I can see two miracles here. Mary’s conception by the Holy Ghost, and Joseph’s faith. Did the Spirit bring God’s word to his mind when He appeared to Joseph?
Isaiah 7:14-16 KJV Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. (15) Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. (16) For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.
Through faith Joseph believed his son was the Son of God. The little baby growing inside of Mary had already made an impact on the world. Joseph and Mary knew, God was with them. God had provided three forms of guidance and evidence. The Spirit appeared to Mary, appeared to Joseph in a dream, and God’s written word through His prophet. Joseph and Mary were also witnesses to one another. God will often answer prayers in the same manner, through His word, and the witness of others lead by His Holy Spirit.
Jesus had just entered this world, and His influence was already evident, showing how important love and trust is at the very beginning of life.
In Isaiah we find an important aspect of Jesus’ life, His education was centered on God’s word. As a young boy, He would accept the simple truth of the milk of the word. “Whom shall he teach knowledge and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.” (Isaiah 28:9 KJV).
As Jesus grew in knowledge He could see connections between one text and another. As a child, Jesus would study God’s word by comparing scripture with scripture to gain a better, fuller understanding of its meaning, and how it applies to life, and relationships. “Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good. Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter.” (Isaiah 7:15, Proverbs 30:33 KJV)
Not only the destiny of the world relied fully on Jesus’ understanding of the scriptures, but the eternal life of countless individuals He met throughout His life. Jesus’ major interest centered on individual relationships. The gospels are filled with examples of how Jesus reached people in a way they had never experienced before. Jesus often spoke only a few words to a person. His words were always the encouragement they needed at that particular moment. Just a few words from Jesus were often times a life changing experience.
Jesus also had to know how to make all the right decisions all of the time. One sin, one slip, one wrong word would place the fate of this world in Satan’s control forever. Everything Jesus needed to know was contained in God’s letter to His son. As Jesus studied the words sent from Heaven, they opened His eyes, and focused His heart on His Father. To Jesus the scriptures were much more than a manual for eternal life, they were a love letter from His Dad. It was God’s way of being with His Son. Jesus’ diligent study of His Father’s word allowed Him to show His Father to the world.
Jesus was the Son of God and the son of man. Jesus was, and is God with us. Every aspect of Jesus’ life was an illustration of God. As He washed the feet of His servants, He showed how He will serve in Heaven. As He healed the sick, He showed God’s passionate concern. As He forgave sin, He showed God’s eternal judgment. As He died on the cross, He showed God’s love, forgiveness, and His role in Heaven as our mediator. “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34 KJV) God is with us.
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Unveiling the Future of Electrical Enclosure Box with EC-Box India
Updated: Sep 6
In an era marked by growing environmental concerns and a shift towards sustainability, businesses across industries must take responsibility for their carbon footprint. The enclosure manufacturers in the Indian industry, in particular, play a pivotal role in this endeavour. One company that is at the forefront of this movement is www.ec-box.in. This article will explore the innovative strides that EC-Box is taking to revolutionize sustainable enclosure manufacturers in India and contribute to a greener planet.
The Need for Sustainable Enclosure manufacturers in India
The environmental impact of conventional enclosure manufacturers in India materials, such as powder coating and non-recyclable materials, has raised serious concerns globally. These materials contribute to pollution, waste in landfills, and harm to ecosystems. As consumers become increasingly eco-conscious, the demand for sustainable enclosure manufacturers in India solutions has surged. EC-Box.in recognized this need and has embarked on a mission to provide eco-friendly alternatives that minimize harm to the environment.
What Is EC-Box.in?
EC-Box.in is a pioneering company that specializes in sustainable enclosure manufacturers in India solutions. They offer a wide range of eco-friendly enclosure manufacturers in India materials and products designed to reduce the ecological footprint of businesses while maintaining the functionality and quality of traditional enclosure manufacturers in India.
Key Features of EC-Box.in
Eco-friendly Materials: EC-Box.in is committed to sourcing and developing enclosure manufacturers in India materials that are environmentally responsible.
Customization: EC-Box.in understands that one size does not fit all. They offer customizable enclosure manufacturers in India solutions, allowing businesses to tailor their enclosure manufacturers in India to their specific needs while still adhering to sustainability principles.
Innovative Designs: Their team of designers focuses on creating enclosure manufacturers in India that is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. This ensures that businesses can maintain their brand image while making a positive impact on the environment.
Education and Awareness: EC-Box.in goes beyond just selling products. They actively educate businesses about the importance of sustainable enclosure manufacturers in India and help them transition from traditional materials to eco-friendly alternatives.
Cost-Effective: Contrary to the misconception that sustainable enclosure manufacturers in India is expensive, EC-Box.in offers competitive pricing, making it financially viable for businesses to make the switch to eco-friendly solutions.
The Impact of EC-Box.in
EC-Box.in is making waves in the business world by reshaping the way companies think about enclosure manufacturers in India. Their commitment to sustainability not only reduces the environmental impact but also enhances the brand reputation of businesses that adopt their products.
Reducing Plastic Waste: By offering alternatives to plastic enclosure manufacturers in India, EC-Box.in contributes to the global effort to reduce plastic pollution. Businesses that partner with them play a part in this crucial mission.
Consumer Appeal: As consumer awareness about sustainability grows, businesses that prioritize eco-friendly enclosure manufacturers in India gain a competitive edge. EC-Box.in helps businesses meet the demands of an increasingly environmentally conscious market.
Positive Brand Image: Companies that choose EC-Box.in as their enclosure manufacturers in India solution provider can proudly display their commitment to sustainability, enhancing their brand image and attracting like-minded customers.
EC-Box.in stands as a beacon of hope in the world of enclosure manufacturers in India, offering businesses a chance to be environmentally responsible without compromising on quality or cost-effectiveness. By choosing sustainable enclosure manufacturers in India solutions from EC-Box.in, companies not only reduce their carbon footprint but also align themselves with a brighter, greener future.
In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, EC-Box.in paves the way for an enclosure manufacturers in India revolution that benefits both businesses and the planet. It's time for all of us to rethink our approach to enclosure manufacturers in India, and www.ec-box.in is here to lead the way.
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