The Pied Wheatear, Oenanthe pleschanka, is a wheatear, a small insectivorous passerine that was formerly classed as a member of the Thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae.
This migratory central Asiatic wheatear occurs from the extreme southeast of Europe to China, and has been found wintering in India and northeastern Africa. It is a very rare vagrant to western Europe.
In summer the male is a white and black bird. The white crown tinged with grey contrasts with the black face and throat. The female is browner, and the head is washed with sandy buff. Females are darker than Northern Wheatear, look smaller and showed less white on the rump.
The tail and rump are white, with an inverted black T giving a pattern like Black-eared Wheatear. This 13.5-14.5 cm bird nests on open, stony, sparsely vegetated habitats, laying 4-6 eggs in a rock crevice. It eats insects and berries.
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The number of solid spheres, each of diameter 6 cm that can be made by melting a solid metal cylinder of height 45 cm and diameter 4 cm, is:
Let r and h be the radius and the height of the cylinder, respectively.
Diameter of the cylinder = 4 cm
∴ Radius of the cylinder, r = 2 cm
Height of the cylinder, h = 45 cm
Volume of the solid cylinder = `pir^2h=pixx(2)^2xx45 cm^2=180pi cm^3`
Suppose the radius of each sphere be R cm.
Diameter of the sphere = 6 cm
∴ Radius of the sphere, R = 3 cm
Let n be the number of solids formed by melting the solid metallic cylinder.
∴ n × Volume of the solid spheres = Volume of the solid cylinder
`=>nxx4/3 pi R^3=180pi`
Thus, the number of solid spheres that can be formed is 5.
Hence, the correct option is B.


The main function of a security camera systems is to survey and collect evidence of illegal activities if they are to occur. A side benefit of security cameras is that they are capable of deterring criminals. Here’s an imaginary example, if a potential burglar sees that your house has a security camera on your front porch that burglar may be less inclined to burgle you.
If you prefer real-world examples over imaginary ones, here is a video which is an example from last month of a security camera being used to deter theft:
If you didn’t watch the video, here’s a summary of what happened in it. A woman named Camille who lives in Georgia was awake at 5:30 A.M. for whatever reason (she said she was hanging out with her friends) and she got an alert from her remote access security system on her phone. When she used an app on her phone to check what was happening she saw a burglar inside of her house. Although the woman was not at her house, she was still able to scare off the burglar by telling him, “Hello. You better get the f*** out because the police are on the way. You better get the f*** out,” through her security camera’s microphone.
Camille was lucky in several ways. I know that it sounds crazy to call someone whose home was broken into lucky, but think about it. Camille was awake at 5:30 A.M. when this happened, her camera had a built-in microphone, and she was able to dissuade her burglar, causing him to flee empty handed. When installing a security camera, you shouldn’t expect it to stop crimes, but the camera may sometimes deter crime anyway.
You may not get the results that Camille got by installing a security camera system, but there are ways to improve your chances of stopping crime before it happens. Studies show that burglars prefer to target homes without security camera monitoring. A report from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Department of Criminal Justice shows that around 60% of convicted burglars said that security systems, particularly alarm systems, affected their decision on which houses to steal from. If you’re getting a security camera system, think about pairing it up with an alarm.
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Alternate Activity 1: Central Casting
Activity time: 30 minutes
Materials for Activity
- Handout 2, Casting List
Preparation for Activity
- Copy Handout 2 for all participants.
Description of Activity
Introduce the activity using these or similar words:
You are a film producer making a new film about a multicultural community of people living in a cosmopolitan or urban area. I will read aloud a description of a certain type of character, and you are invited to write down on your worksheet the type of person that comes to mind to fill that role. Think about physical characteristics as you create your character, such as skin color, age, fashion, body type, height, and so forth. Your contribution will help us locate the appropriate character for the role. It is important that you speak the first response that comes to mind, even if it is politically incorrect!
Distribute Handout 2 and pens/pencils and invite participants to work in silence and individually. Read each character description aloud, and allow no more than one minute after each one for participants to complete the worksheet. Do not allow too much time for measured thinking, but rather encourage participants to make split-second assumptions. The more quickly you proceed, the better.
Choose five of the descriptions to discuss in the large group. For each of the five, invite two volunteers to read their responses aloud to the whole group, explaining that the exercise is intended to point out that we all have subconsciously absorbed stereotypical images about categories of people, whether or not we consciously agree with those images. After the stereotypes are named, lead a discussion with the following questions:
- When was it easy to label your person?
- When was it difficult? What internal forces did you struggle against in writing that term down (for example, "political correctness")?
- Are stereotypes based on truth? Why or why not?
- What role does conscious or unconscious stereotyping play in determining who feels welcome in your congregation?


Bamboo products are increasingly becoming a viable alternative to plastic. Fast-growing and biodegradable, bamboo provides a source of sustainable products.
Benefits of bamboo (past, present & future)
Bamboo is the biggest grass species which has over 1,500 species and varied cultivars. Some giant timber bamboo plants can reach heights of more than 20 metres.
One of the world's fastest-growing plants can grow up to 1.5 metres per day.
Historical benefits - (past)
In South East Asia and Oceania, bamboo plants are valuable, used in gardens, buildings and constructions and as a form of transportation.
Many traditional tribes still use them to make bows and arrows, combs, flutes and arts and crafts.
Also, some bamboo varieties are edible and a substantial food source for panda bears and humans.
Bamboo bathroom and home products - (present)
Bamboo products such as kid's cutleries, bowls, cups, straws and cutting boards are a few examples of alternatives to plastic products.
Bamboo has natural antibacterial qualities and fantastic material for everyday home products.
Toothbrushes are necessary for maintaining oral hygiene, but the amount of plastic waste generated is worrying.
According to estimates, over 1 billion toothbrushes with non-biodegradable plastic handles and bristles add to the environmental pollution this year.
Many people are using eco-friendly toothbrushes to reduce plastic waste.
Bamboo toothbrushes are an excellent sustainable option.
Bamboos are vital plants for afforestation because they can thrive in harsh environments, is fast-growing and tends to grow in large numbers.
They are also good substitutes for slow-growing trees.
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In the New York Review of Books, Perry Link remembers his friend Fang Lizhi, the physicist and one of China’s most prominent dissidents, who died last week:
Fang’s path through life observed a pattern that is common to China’s dissidents: a person begins with socialist ideals, feels bitter when the rulers betray the ideals, resorts to outspoken criticism, and ends in prison or exile. Liu Binyan, Wang Ruowang, Su Xiaokang, Hu Ping, Zheng Yi, Liu Xiaobo, and many others have followed this pattern. Most have been literary figures—writers, editors, or professors of Chinese—who base their dissent in the study of Chinese society and culture. Fang was a natural scientist, and this made him different in important ways.
He was good at explaining how, for him, concepts of human rights grew out of science. In an essay in these pages, he named five axioms of science that had led him toward human rights: 1. “Science begins with doubt,” whereas in Mao’s China students were taught to begin with fixed beliefs. 2. Science stresses independence of judgment, not conformity to the judgment of others. 3. “Science is egalitarian”; no one’s subjective view starts ahead of anyone else’s in the pursuit of objective truth. 4. Science needs a free flow of information, and cannot thrive in a system that restricts access to information. 5. Scientific truths, like human rights principles, are universal; they do not change when one crosses a political border.
Science was not only the origin of Fang’s thinking on human rights; it remained for him the grounds of authority on the issue. When he began speaking on human rights in the 1980s, his audiences paid him special attention because of his high position in Chinese academic life. No Chinese intellectual who has chosen to speak out on human rights has ever been as high “within the system” as Fang was when he began. To Fang, though, authority of this kind—the kind that derives from bureaucratic position—meant nothing. His own authority was the truths, discoverable by science, that lay within the patterns of the universe. This kind of grounding gave him confidence to confront high Party officials.
Read also an obituary of Fang in the Economist. Read more by and about Fang via CDT.


The Women of Steel program is delivered in partnership with the CWB Welding Foundation. Based on the CWB curriculum, the program combines virtual and hands-on training in welding. At the conclusion of the program, students will have the opportunity to have their welds tested by CWB. Students who complete the program may choose to further their training in welding, explore apprenticeship options, or pursue employment.
- Women Of Steel was created as an opportunity for women to learn welding alongside other women.
- The Women of Steel Program incorporates both virtual and hands-on learning.
- It has been designed to break stereotypes and allow women to gain the skills and confidence to enter a rewarding, in-demand, and well-paid career.
- For women looking for a new career or considering switching fields, welding is an especially promising industry.
The demand for welders is increasing. Welding, like many of the skilled trades, is facing a shortage that will continue. Welding can be an active job that offers flexible hours and travel opportunities.
This program will:
- Provide women the opportunity to learn about the welding trade.
- Provide women with information about sustainable career options that can increase their economic security.
- Provide women in remote locations, Indigenous communities, and other target groups with marketable skills.
- Increase supports for women to access and retain employment in welding and the skilled trades.
- Minimum of grade 10 certificate or equivalent (Grade 10 math and English completed)
- Be 18+ years old
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Self-identify as female (only for Women of Steel) who are interested in the welding trade


Breastmilk may be a potential cure for coronavirus. Here's why
More than a 1000 women in and around the world have signed up to donate their breastmilk for a research which aims to find out a peculiar relation, one between breastmilk and Coronavirus treatment.
While scientists and researchers across the globe are working round the clock to search for a cure which is able to kill the virus and stop the infection from coming back, experts are currently researching if breastmilk can hold a potential cure for the deadly COVID-Here's why
Till now, mother's milk has never been studied or researched in a fight to cure other viral strains, including the SARS or the MERSA virus.
Breastmilk, with its several benefits, is termed as one of most nutritious foods for a baby. Breast milk contains several antibodies, which help a growing baby fight against viruses, illness-causing germs and also cut down the risk of other infections, allergies. It also contains colostrum, which is rich in proteins enriching for the baby. Plus, since it's naturally sterile, it is free of any harm.
Hence, there is no denying that breastmilk is a good choice. Scientists are now trying to study the effects of breastmilk on coronaviruses, considering that the antibodies in breastmilk can optimally "protect" against the disease since they come from the blood only. In fact, serving a protective purpose, they may be able to additionally promote short-term immunity in the body as well. Nursing mothers already produce antibodies which act against the flu and other infectious diseases, which are then passed on to the babies.
Besides, the additionally nutrient-rich antibodies can also help fight some of the other side-effects associated with COVID-19 symptoms.
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Said to me today: “I don’t want that on my conscious.”
Me: “You probably don’t want it on your conscience, either.”
Me: “They are different words.”
Me: “I promise you.”
These commonly confused words sound similar but they are not homophones.
Conscious is an adjective. It is a descriptive word that means awake or aware.
I’m conscious of the confusion between words that sound similar but which are very different in meaning.
He passed out, but he is conscious again now.
Conscience is a noun. It’s the name given to that part of our being that tells us not to do something we know we shouldn’t, and accuses us when we have done something wrong so that we feel bad about it.
She was good at acting innocent, but her conscience was plagued by guilt.
His conscience reminded him daily of the things he had done.
The difference in the way these words sound is minor, but the difference in meaning is significant.


New England is well known for its maple syrup production but new research shows alternative tree syrups could also benefit both the economy and overall health of New Hampshire’s forests.
Beech and birch trees, which are in abundance across the state, contain sap with a much lower sugar concentration than maple, yet the trees’ novelty syrups can fetch four or five times the price of maple syrup.
David Moore, a long-time syrup producer and graduate student at the University of New Hampshire, said the number of alternative syrup producers is already increasing in response to consumer demand.
“This region is very ripe for some alternative syrup production just because all the expertise, the equipment, the infrastructure is here,” Moore outlined.
Birch syrup in particular is well established in Canada and Alaska, but there are only a handful of producers across New England. Moore and fellow researchers are studying not only the chemical composition and best processing techniques of alternative syrups but their potential market in the U.S.
Moore pointed out the syrup industry’s reliance on a monoculture of sugar maple trees increases its risk of damage from extreme weather events and invasive species; two growing problems related to climate change.
Moore argued a diverse sugarbush — or forest tapped for sap — would increase the forest’s resilience to changes in both the environment and economy.
“Maybe if you have a poor maple year maybe it won’t be a poor birch year as well,” Moore noted.
Scientists believe the maple syrup industry in most of New England is likely to drop by half by the end of this century due to changes in the climate, disrupting an industry which supports thousands of producers and provides vital income to local farmers and indigenous communities.
This story was written by Kathryn Carley, a producer at Public News Service, where this story first appeared.


Many call the composition style of the German-born Jacques Offenbach “more French than French” and so he became the most popular composer of Napoleon III. Jakob Eberscht was his real name and he was born on 20.06.1819 in Cologne as the seventh (of ten) children.
In order to give his sons Jakob and the four years older Julius (Jules) a better musical education, his father travelled with them to Paris in November 1833. The Conservatoire national de musique et de déclamation was not open to foreigners at that time; in a decree of 1822, the minister had ordered that he reserve the right to admit foreigners. Even Franz Liszt was not admitted by Luigi Cherubini, the director, because of this reservation. The father, who arrived with letters of recommendation, remained persistent and was admitted for his son Jakob on 30 November 1833 (entry in the list of pupils). Jakob moved into an attic apartment and attended the cello class of Olive-Charlier Vaslin, which he left voluntarily in 1834 without graduating. Jakob – who now called himself Jacques – began as a cellist at the Opéra-Comique in 1835 for a monthly salary of 83 francs and received composition lessons from Jacques Fromental Halévy in 1837.
The works of the “inventor” of the operetta hardly have anything to do with what is today understood by operetta, since the expectations towards this genre are shaped by the Viennese operetta (such as the pieces by Franz Lehár or Johann Strauss). Offenbach combined lively, catchy music with a mostly satirical and profound plot that alludes to the customs, characters and events of his time.
Offenbach’s most famous pieces are the final dance number from Orphée aux enfers (Orpheus in the Underworld), which was originally called “Galop infernal” but is now known as “Cancan”, and the “Barcarole” from Les Contes d’Hoffmann, (Hoffmann’s Stories), which he used earlier in Les Fées du Rhin.
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Oakland, CA — In a study just released in the October issue of Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers found that switching to an organic diet decreased pesticide exposure for children. The study documented urinary breakdown products, or metabolites, of certain pesticides in children from two California communities: Fruitvale, an urban neighborhood in Oakland, and the city of Salinas.
Children’s growing bodies are particularly susceptible to the harm of pesticide exposure, and those living in agricultural communities like Salinas are likely to get a “double” dose from residues on their food as well as those drifting from neighboring fields.
In a statement released today, PAN scientist Emily Marquez, Ph.D., said:
“After switching to an organic diet, both urban and rural children had decreased levels of breakdown products of neurotoxic organophosphate insecticides in their urine. These results confirm previous findings, where an organic diet reduced organophosphate urinary metabolite levels — which have been associated with poorer neurodevelopment in children. Levels of the possibly carcinogenic herbicide 2,4-D were also reduced in the Oakland and Salinas kids who switched to an organic diet.
However, those living in Salinas children had a general trend of higher levels of pesticide breakdown products in their urine, even after changing their diet. Kids living in farming communities are often exposed to harmful chemicals from their food, and from the fields. And as reported in 2014 by the California Department of Public Health, a number of health-harming pesticides are still regularly used within a quarter of a mile of schools in farming communities across the state. As a result, rural children — particularly Latino children — are exposed to health-harming pesticides at higher rates.
Our farming system’s dependence on pesticide use is putting children in harm’s way through dietary and non-dietary routes. For the sake of this and future generations, we need to shift to farming practices that don’t rely on health-harming chemicals.”


by Lea Fabbrini
Our consumer society is becoming unsustainable for the planet. The European Union is trying to raise awareness by launching the ‘European Week for Waste Reduction’. This initiative is going from the 18th until the 26th of November 2017 trying to mobilise actions encouraging people to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.
Laura Brown, the Development and Marketing Manager for Ayrshire Cancer Support, said: “There is lots of things in the news right now where people are starting to monitoring what is called a fashion footprint and that the waste that goes into the landfill, which is a lot of synthetic material, and particularly women’s clothing that are dumped in local landfill sites and these plastics never disappear. Women I suppose are particularly bad for just going out and buying the latest new trends, the latest looks.”
Brown thinks that a raised awareness of the unnecessary waste which is currently normal for our society, paired with an uncertain economy is opening a gap for upcycling.
To find out more about the ‘European Week for Waste Reduction’ and how to reduce your own waste on a daily base you can go to http://www.ewwr.eu/en or contact email@example.com
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From Nature.com, news of nanotechnology advances at Hebrew University:
Tiny machines that patrol the body for invaders are one of nanotechnology’s favourite dreams. But a device made from a single molecule by a team of researchers in Israel sounds remarkably similar.
They have built a ‘DNA machine’ that detects a virus by reading its genome, and then produces an alarm signal, in the form of a visible glow…
The machine works like this. A separate DNA molecule called a hairpin, because its two ends stick together to form a loop, latches on to the pathogen’s DNA at one end and to the machine’s section A at the other. This triggers enzymes in the solution to build the DNAzyme encoded in section C, and then to snip it free.
A molecule known as hemin then activates the DNAzyme, which transforms another molecule called luminol, making it emit light.
It sounds complex, and it requires the presence of several enzymes, DNA building blocks, and other ingredients. But it all happens automatically.
So, are we comfortable calling this a “machine”, or not? Here’s some orientation from the useful-looking ISCID Encyclopedia of Science and Philosophy entry on molecular machines.
One of the authors, Itamar Willner, previously built an enzyme-based molecular computer for potential use inside the human body to assist with drug delivery. —Christine


Department of Natural Resources Offers Millions in Savings Through Wastewater and Drinking Water Project Financing
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has funding available for projects that will protect Missouri’s waters from pollution caused by stormwater runoff, also known as nonpoint source pollution. Responses to a new request for proposals for this federal grant funding are due April 3, 2023.
To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must implement pollutant-reducing land management practices from a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- and department-accepted watershed-based plan. Watersheds with active watershed-based plans include: Black Creek (Shelby County), Deer Creek (St. Louis County), Spring River, James River, Keifer Creek, Perry County Karst, Town Branch-Piper Creek, upper Little Sac River, and North and Middle Fabius rivers. Local governments, state agencies, educational institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for the grant funding. Research, land purchase and NPDES permit requirements are not eligible.
Grant awards can range from $50,000 to $400,000 and projects can span up to three years. Authorized by Section 319 of the federal Clean Water Act, the grant funding is provided by EPA and administered by the department.
Nonpoint source pollution occurs when excess surface runoff from rainfall or snowmelt carries pollutants, such as chemicals, bacteria, sediment and debris, into nearby waters. Nonpoint source pollution is the greatest threat to water quality in Missouri and the nation. Controlling this type of pollution is particularly challenging. Because stormwater runoff travels across the landscape collecting pollutants, it is difficult to pinpoint and address the specific sources.
To respond to the request for proposals, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/nonpoint-source-pollution-section-319/subgrants. For more information about the application process or about watershed-based plans, contact the department’s Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program at 573-751-5723 or 800-361-4827, or by email at email@example.com.


Our impetus for EGD in the classroom is the alchemy of bringing together projects with social purpose, meaningful narrative, and collaboration. But the focus of From Models to Install is to present a specific course of action that relies on the use of systems: grid and hierarchical structures borrowed from typographic layouts for the exhibition models and fabrication frameworks for the installations.
This paper proposes a transformative framework for how Speculative Design—and more specifically, research methods—can be used as a model for student engagement and to enhance learning outcomes. The goal is for my students to become better critical thinkers and be more experimental with strategically tackling innovative, socially relevant design solutions. By prompting design students to shift more towards imaginative thinking to begin exploring new frameworks and new methods for design research processes.
The basic principles of three-dimensional design can be taught to competent graphic designers through a series of exercises, each adding to the previous one. Combined with students’ existing graphic design skills, students can then move on to more complex environmental graphics challenges.
This project aims to take the massive quantity of data and visualize a narrative in an interactive, understandable, and convincing way in order to motivate and promote changes to the way Austin perceives and participates in cycling as primary means of transportation.
The Re: recall, relive, remember exhibition will have six main areas, focusing on explaining the disease of dementia, providing community advice for caregivers, and presenting the main gallery space for individuals with dementia to interact with museum objects, a dance floor, and a maker space.
This paper presents the results from a curricular trial which saw the modification of an existing typeface design course—within an interdisciplinary undergraduate graphic design program—to cover principals of environmental graphic design (EGD).
In order to bring attention to the e-waste issue, graphic design students from Belmont University created designs for a large electronic display built from 55 old or partially broken tablet computers. This project is designed to create a unique set of design constraints, forcing students to find creative solutions to the visual problem.


THE TROUT INDUSTRY.
Sen. Griffith of Danby Has Made a Large Addition to His Fish Hatchery and Lumber Industry.
(Special to the Free Press.)
Montpelier, Dec. 1.—Senator S. L. Griffith of Danby, a member of the Legislature of 1898, has just completed the purchase of a very valuable piece of property in Groton, Vt. The J. R. Darling mill, one of the largest in eastern Vermont together with 2700 acres of timber land, and about $3000 worth of personal property used in operating the property have been’ transferred to him and he is now managing the property. The price has not been made public.
On this property there is estimated to be from five to eight million feet of spruce timber and as Senator Griffith is already one of the largest, if not the largest, manufacturers of spruce lumber in Vermont, it is safe to say that the lumber business in Groton will not grow dull for a time at least, as the force of men already employed and the mill are capable of produce in 3,000,000 feet of lumber annually.
But it is not the lumber business alone that Senator Griffith had his eye on. When the mill was built a dam was put in which formed a pond 38 acres in extent. This has proved to be one of the best places in the State for the production of trout and good judges say there are from three to , five tons of wild trout already in the pond. It has already been used by the government for propagating fish. A small building has been erected there by the government where they strip the trout and another building where the eggs are kept until they are “eyed” when they are sent to the St. Johnsbury hatchery. The securing of fish here for stripping trout is an easy matter. Two small streams empty into these ponds up which the trout run at spawning time and before they come back traps are put in and then the trout are easily caught with nets.
This is without doubt the best place for the cultivation of trout to be found in Vermont. Senator Griffith acknowledges himself that it is better than his fish hatchery at Danby and it will be remembered that experts call that the largest trout hatchery in the world. So knowing that Senator Griffith never goes into a business except to make it the greatest success possible it will be seen that the development of this property for fish culture will be an event of much importance Groton and vicinity.


Resources in Buenos Aires
The Argentina Reader: History, Culture, Politics, is a collection of essays, interviews, and commentary all documenting accounts of different aspects of Argentina.
The History of Argentina, by Daniel K. Lewis, covers the country’s history from the pre-Columbian era up to the crisis of 2001.
Che Guevara: His Revolutionary Legacy, by Olivier Besancenot and Michael Lowy, is about the famous Marxist Argentine revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara.
Maradona: The Autobiography of Soccer’s Greatest and Most Controversial Star by Diego Armando Maradona – pretty self-explanatory. Essential reading for anyone intrigued by Maradona’s outspoken persona and the obsession with football that preoccupies the country in general.
Labyrinths, by Jorge Luis Borges, is a collection of short stories and essays by the undisputed master of Argentine letters.
Martin Fierro, the gaucho epic by José Hernández, is considered the national poem of Argentina.
Blow-Up: And Other Stories by Julio Cortázar, a collection of surreal tales by another of Argentina’s great fabulists.
Facundo: Civilization and Barbarism, by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, 19th-century statesman and President, is about the nation’s development and culture in modern times.
The Peron Novel, by Tomás Eloy Martinez, is a fictional re-imagining of the mind and times of Juan Peron. Martinez also wrote a fictional account of Peron’s more famous wife, Santa Evita.
Imagining Argentina, by Lawrence Thorton, is about the political violence of the 1970s and the military dictatorship that it resulted from.
DK Eyewitness Buenos Aires Top Ten, Pocket Travel Guide, August 2015, a guide to the city and its surroundings.
Lonely Planet Buenos Aires City Guide, August 2017 includes a pullout map and color photos and covers both the well-known and hitherto-unknown attractions of the city.
Che Boludo! A Gringo’s Guide to Understanding the Argentines by James Bracken – this is a light-hearted dictionary of lunfardo, the colorful slang that defines much of the Spanish used by the locals.


The Development of Diagnostic Test Instrument Based Online Multimedia to Describe Students Difficulties in Integer and Fraction Operation
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- diagnostic tests, integer and fraction operations
The purpose of this study was to develop a diagnostic test of students' difficulties in the matter of integer and fraction operations through the approach of strength and weakness profiles. The instrument was developed using test development procedures consisting of (1) preparing the test specification, (2), writing the test, (3) reviewing the test, (4) implementing the test trial, (5) analyzing the test items, (6) improving the test, (7) assembling the test, (8) implementing the test, and (9) interpreting the test. The subject of this research is 47 students of junior high school grade 7 in Tarakan City. The result showed that the developed diagnostic test fulfills the valid criteria based on Aiken index; it obtained 0.80 with a reliability coefficient of 0.749. From 13 items developed, there are 10 items that are feasible and valid to be used. Item discrimination index of items test developed is in the range of 0.30 to 0.5 and items difficulty index is in the range of 0.30 to 0.70. The result of the implementation indicates that the test is able to describe students' difficulties in the matter of integer and fraction operations.
- © 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
- Open Access
- This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).
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Today on Oldest Olympians, we wanted to look at Italy’s participation at the 1928 St. Moritz Olympics. Specifically, there are only four competitors for whom we lack biographical data, all of whom competed in the four/five bobsleigh team that placed 21st overall. Of the five Italians, we have full data for only one: Giuseppe Crivelli.
(The 1928 St. Mortiz bobsleigh track)
For the remaining four, we have very little information to go on. For example, Giancarlo Morpurgo’s surname is often misspelled “Morpugo” and he is sometimes referred to as a Baron, but there is nothing else we can find to indicate his true identity. Names might be an issue overall, as Carlo Sem, from Turin, might be a pseudonym. About the other two, Luigi Cerutti and Piero Marchetti, we know nothing at all.
Since this is such a short blog entry, we wanted to introduce a few additional Italian Olympic mysteries. Two of them are art competitors from the 1936 Berlin Games: Piero Fervelli and Guglielmo Giuliani. Fervelli was a painter who entered an unknown painting event with the work “Sciatore 117” (Skier 117). Domestically, he was better known as a mosaic artist, but we do not have any additional biographical information on him. About Giuliani, who entered the architecture competition with “Cabina per cronometristi” (Cabin for timekeepers), we know nothing at all. A third mysterious competitor was an individual that we know only as “Beselli”, who took part in the gliding demonstration event at the same Games.
Finally, as an update to the 1928 St. Moritz bobsleigh competition, we previously noted Horacio Iglesias of Argentina as one of the mysterious competitors. Thanks to Hernán Macchiavello, we have learned that he was Horacio Alfredo Iglesias Baseil, born January 1, 1903 in Buenos Aires, although we do not have a date of death. That is what we have for today, but we hope that you will join us for a new topic next week!


PAN AMERICAN WEEK
Each year during the week of April 14th, the United States and nations of Latin America commemorate Pan American Week. It marks the birth of the International Conference of American States held in Washington in 1889 and 1890. That meeting then paved the way for the establishment of the Organization of American States in 1948. It is the oldest regional organization of its kind in the world. The OAS is headquartered in Washington, D. C.
Every U.S. President annually issues a Proclamation declaring the week of April 14 as Pan American Week and April 14th of Pan American Day. Generally, the President issues a statement about the purpose and significance of Pan American week, and calls on Americans to observe the day “with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
The week is often marked with conferences and meetings to address methods for improving housing, education, employment and the environment in the member nations off the Organization of American States.
HOW TO OBSERVE #PanAmericanWeek
- Learn about the countries and cultures in Pan America
- Attend or host celebrations such as parades, school plays, concerts, or international exhibits.
- Share local heritage including art, music and cuisine.
- Use #PanAmericanWeek to share on social media.
PAN AMERICAN WEEK HISTORY
The holiday was first observed in April 1930.
Observance of the Pan-American connection has deep roots going back to the historic date in 1826 when the Congress of Panamá was assembled, and Simon Bolivar, president of Gran Colombia, uttered the prophetic words: “This may be called the Day of America.” This day was the first step toward the formation of a “Congress of all the American States.”
These ideas were crowned with success 64 years later. Meeting in Washington, on April 14, 1890, the First International Conference of American States established the International Union of American Republics, which evolved into the Pan American Union and in 1948 as the Organization of American States.


Many small towns have public buildings that were build decades or even a century ago. These historical buildings were usually well constructed, but they often no longer fit the needs of the community. Libraries are a good example of this concept. They have changed over the past fifty years as audio-visual and electronic information has been added to the bound books they continue to carry. Serving the needs of the community often means a new library building must be constructed.
It takes time and funds to build a new library, but many towns see it as an investment in their current and future residents. Books are important for learning and enjoyment. The library is also a place where people socialize, and they often hold small classes for residents. There are many needs a library fulfills and all must be considered when planning the new building.
Libraries are built for the long term, and they must have good foundations. The ground must be prepared and leveled using silica sand as a firm base for the foundation to sit atop. Concrete is used as a foundation material because of its strength. It is a mixture of cement, silica sand, small stones and water. Once it cures, it will carry the weight of the building as well as its contents.
When the new library building is finished, the residents hold a community gathering to help set up the new areas inside. People volunteer to help move books, tables and chairs. This group activity is generally fun because they have an upbeat attitude that carries them through the day. Grand openings of libraries are a fun day for the community as well, and they are often attended by people whether they will use the resources within or not. Community spirit is renewed once a small town has a new library.


assignment final paper part 1
Biological psychology seeks to understand behavior from the biological perspective. It is, of necessity, interdisciplinary. This rapidly growing field has enabled scientists and clinicians to understand processes that are important in daily life and clinical conditions. Global surveys of neurologic and psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders, find that 20"“30% of the population has symptoms consistent with being diagnosed with a neurologic or psychiatric condition in any one year, and the lifetime incidence for being diagnosed with a few clinical conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, approaches 100%. Clearly, understanding the biological bases for these conditions provides a pathway for treatment, affecting positive social change.
This week, you submit the first part of your Biologic Basis paper. In this portion of your final paper, you will identify and thoroughly describe a neurological condition, including the known neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as well as at least one treatment.
You will receive feedback from your Instructor by Day 7 of Week 6. You will then incorporate this feedback and extend the paper for the final submission, which will be due at the end of Week 10, for another 50 points.
- Using the Walden Library, locate academic resources on the current knowledge base, treatments for, and impacts of your selected disorder. Be prepared to cite all references used in the preparation of your paper.
By Day 7
Part 1: Neurological Basis of Disorder: Current Knowledge, Treatments, and Impacts
In approximately 5 pages,
- Describe your selected condition, including the incidence, symptoms, and societal impact.
- Describe the neurologic basis of the condition, including the known neuroanatomy and neurophysiology associated with the condition.
- Describe at least one treatment for the condition, considering how it impacts the biologic basis of the condition.
Note: It is entirely possible that some of these topics are not known at this time for some conditions. In that case, indicate the gaps in current knowledge and describe what the literature does include.
Adhere to APA style and formatting for your paper. Include proper citations and references, Zero plagiarizing, Quote work, No.com’s .
Please see the Final Paper Guidelines: Biologic Basis of Neurologic or Psychiatric Disorder in your Learning Resources for complete description.


A developmental milestone is an ability that is achieved by most children by a certain age. Developmental milestones can involve physical, social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills such as walking, sharing with others, expressing emotions, recognizing familiar sounds and talking.
Types of Developmental Milestones
There are four basic categories for developmental milestones:
Physical milestones involve both large-motor skills and fine-motor skills. The large-motor skills are usually the first to develop and include sitting up, standing, crawling and walking. Fine-motor skills involve precise movements such as grasping a spoon, holding a crayon, drawing shapes and picking up small objects.
Cognitive milestones are centered on a child's ability to think, learn and solve problems. An infant learning how to respond to facial expressions and a preschooler learning the alphabet are both examples of cognitive milestones.
Social and emotional milestones are centered on children gaining a better understanding of their own emotions and the emotions of others. These milestones also involve learning how to interact and play with other people.
- Communication milestones involve both language and nonverbal communication. A one-year old learning how to say his first words and a five year old learning some of the basic rules of grammar are examples of important communication milestones.
While most of these milestones typically take place during a certain window of time, parents and caregivers must remember that each child is unique. These developmental abilities also tend to build on one another. More advanced skills such as walking usually occur after simpler abilities such as crawling and sitting up have already been achieved.
Just because one child began to walk by eleven months of age does not mean that another child is "behind" if he still is not walking at 12 months. A child generally begins to walk anytime between the ages of 9 and 15 months, so anytime between those ages is considered normal.
If a child is over 15 months and still cannot walk, the parents might consider consulting with a doctor or developmental specialist to determine if some type of developmental issue is present.
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Our facets element was born from the idea that great and beautiful things can result from unexpected intersections and interactions.
Whether they’re used a background texture or in infographics, the facets help support the concept of the Northwestern Direction.
In their most simplistic use, facets can be a background element, adding a full range of tones to a layout. In this application, the facets work best at full bleed.
To display a variety of connecting points more overtly, facets can be outlined rather than filled. In this use, small circles placed at intersection points serve as areas to introduce text or data. The graphic application is best suited for more narrative layouts, such as a piece that follows a student’s journey through their education and the variety of influences they’ve encountered along the way.
NOTE: The colors of the individual surfaces can be changed to any of the Northwestern Purple tints or shades.
Below you can download the Adobe Illustrator files to create your own facet designs. In addition, you can create the facet style in Adobe Photoshop using the pen tool. Note: these files serve as a guide for the colors and shape. They should not be simply imported into a design. Below are examples of good facet usage:


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Definition of integration of a function.
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Find the area of the shaded region.
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Thomas & William Earle
The Earles were a family of prominent Liverpool merchants, consisting of Ralph (1715-90), Thomas (1719-82) and William (1721-88) who invested in the slave trade. William was himself the captain of a slaving ship. The business passed to William’s sons, Thomas (1753-1822) and William (1760-1839), who traded as T & W Earle & Co. and later invested in Guyana estates. ['Merely for Money'?: Business Culture in the British Atlantic, 1750-1815, Sheryllynne Haggerty, Liverpool 2012].
They bought plantation Utile & Paisible in Berbice in 1823 [D/EARLE/5/1/1-19] from James Blair, retaining the services of Blair’s attorney, John Ross, who continued to correspond with the company after his return to Inverness in the mid-1830s. In the 1830s they also acquired plantation Hanover as part of a bad debt [Seija-Riitta Laakso, Across the Oceans Development of Overseas Business Information Transmission, 1815-1875].
They employed the brothers Baillie Chisholm and William Chisholm on their plantations, William from 1836 and Bailie from 1838.


A changing climate means that we can expect more extreme precipitation events.
In addition to being inconvenient, these events can lead to compromised watershed health and increased urban flooding. Although these extreme weather events can seem overwhelming, there are ways for individuals to take action and change how they deal with rain.
Nature can help us manage flooding. Check out the resources below to learn how to harvest rainwater, plant native plants, and more.
Guide: Rain Barrels
When combined with your neighbors’ efforts, disconnecting your downspout and installing a rain barrel reduces the risk of basement flooding in your area. Click the button below to download your own printable brochure.
Guide: Native Plants
Native plants require less irrigation and actually help reduce stormwater runoff. Click the button below to download your own printable brochure.
Trees help remove pollution from the air and help prevent flooding by managing stormwater. Click the button below to download your own printable brochure.
Composting at home helps save water by helping the soil hold moisture and reduce runoff. Click the button below to download your own printable brochure.
Across the country, community leaders, public works staff, and residents are working together to create residences and businesses that are secure in the face of severe weather events. RainReady helps people manage flooding and drought in a time of climate change.
Since 1979, Friends of the Chicago River has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.


Iridescence is the beautiful effect of bands of pastel colours that can appear when sunlight or moonlight passes through thin cloud. Also known as ‘irisation’, these mother-of-pearl colours are caused by the light being diffracted as it passes through the cloud. It is the same process that gives rise to coloured discs around the Sun or Moon, called coronae. The light waves are dispersed as they pass around the cloud’s tiny droplets or ice crystals, with different wavelengths being spread out by different amounts. Each wavelength can also produce an interference pattern of light and dark fringes. All this means that the sunlight is separated into alternating fringes of colour.
Any thin cloud with droplets or ice crystals small and uniform enough can produce iridescent colours. Best viewed through Sunglasses, the bands of pastel hues are reminiscent of those on oil slicks, and can be seen over thin Stratocumulus, Altocumulus, Cirrocumulus and Altostratus. Nacreous clouds in the stratosphere, high above most weather clouds, show the most intense iridescence of all.
The colours can also appear at the edges of clouds thick enough to block much of the sunlight, such as lenticularis. To claim that every cloud has a silver lining is therefore wrong – some have tutti-frutti coloured ones.
Image: Spotted over Napa Abajo, Napa County, California, United States by suzan.


The computer engineering student Ata Hakçıl analyzed username and password combinations used in data breaches at various companies found out that one in 142 passwords leaked in data breaches is “123456.”.
In one of the biggest password re-use studies of its kind, an analysis of more than one billion leaked credentials has discovered that one out of every 142 passwords is the classic “123456” string. This poor cyber hygiene, combined with the recently-reported increases in cyberattacks and the likelihood that remote work will be prolonged due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a sign that organizations of all sizes are more vulnerable to hacks and breaches than previously thought.
While the results of this research are startling, they’re certainly not surprising as cyber hygiene has long been a struggle for organizations of all sizes. However, what’s frightening now is the amount of information that remote employees have access to via cloud apps like Microsoft 365 and Google Docs. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there’s been an alarming rise in cyberattacks and coupling that increase with poor password hygiene has created a recipe for disaster. In order to truly protect themselves, companies need to employ security solutions that provide greater visibility and control over remote data access — no matter where their employees are located — as well as continuously scan for data loss and security anomalies to prevent damaging hacks and breaches.


A hobby is a specialized interest or skill that you set aside time to pursue. Some people use hobbies to gain skills, knowledge, and experience that could eventually lead to a career or vocation, while others simply enjoy the activity for its own sake.
Benefits of Hobbies
One of the most important benefits of a hobby is its ability to relieve stress and make you happier. It can also help you develop a sense of purpose and feel more productive. It is especially helpful for those who work long hours and have little free time.
If you’re looking for a new hobby, it is important to choose one that will fit your lifestyle. For example, if you are a busy professional who is often stressed or exhausted, it is best to choose a hobby that is relaxing and doesn’t require much physical exercise.
Activities related to the arts, including painting, photography, writing, knitting, calligraphy, and crocheting are popular hobbies for adults. These hobbies also reduce stress and are a great way to spend time with friends.
Card games, jigsaw puzzles, and other mind-challenging activities are also good hobbies to engage in. These activities are also good for improving logic, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Exercise is another great option for a hobby. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve cognitive function.
The key to a good hobby is to choose one that you love. You can do this by asking yourself a few simple questions.


What is Karst Subsidence?
Karst subsidence is land subsidence that is caused by cavities or voids in the underlying bedrock which collapse or from soil filling them in from above resulting in surface subsidence. Under normal circumstances, the voids or cavities were created by the flow of groundwater in fractures in soluble bedrock over a great deal of time. The most significant land subsidence effects occur over voids which have been solutioned in limestone bedrock but also result in other soluble rocks such as dolomite, gypsum, and halite. The most typical land subsidence results from groundwater draining downward into these solution voids carrying soil particles with it. This results in the ground settlement in the form of a sinkhole to a more gradual depression on the ground surface. Therefore, when downward drainage of groundwater is caused into open bedrock voids, the potential for subsidence results. Some more common triggers are: unlined surfaced drainage trenches, pumping of water wells, quarry pit dewatering and retention/detention ponds.
Figures 1 and 2 are examples of this.
FIGURE 1: SINKHOLE CAUSED BY DOWNWARD DRAINAGE FROM DEWATERING OF NEARBY QUARRY PIT
FIGURE 2: IRREGULAR DEPRESSION WHICH FORMED FROM DOWNWARD SEEPAGE OF WATER STORED IN A RETENTION POND
For more information see: Risk Investigation of Karst on Sinkhole/Subsidence Prone Land.
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Types of Malware Software
Antivirus software program, sometimes labelled as anti-virus, is an essential laptop application employed to defend, detect, and eliminate malicious computer software. Common types of antivirus software incorporate Antivirus with respect to Windows, Anti virus For Linux/Unix, Antivirus just for Macintosh OPERATING SYSTEM and other division based goods. An antivirus security software product typically scans for malicious courses and notifies the user in the event any related problems are recognized.
There are several ways that antivirus program can be used, which include on house computers, employee desktops and other networked pcs in a company. Network antivirus protection is given through several means, including with ActiveX manages, a internet browser and built-in security rooms. Corporate safety is usually provided by antivirus protection corporations that provide antivirus security through numerous devices, which includes laptops, iphones, desktops, and so forth Corporate applications are usually focused on software review suit the needs of different sectors within a company (e. g. companies involved in medical research might require a higher level of antivirus protection than patients involved in more casual client research).
A lot of antivirus software are designed to be applied on a plan or by a specific moment in time, while others are designed to be used on a daily basis. These kinds of programs might be best with daily security programs, as they are modified frequently to actively search for viruses and other threats. This type of protection needs the user to run a program daily to check for brand spanking new threats. Several antivirus applications are designed to search a specific file and will simply allow infections in that file to be scanned and removed from the computer. These kinds of programs might be best when put together with other forms of security, including firewalls.


A tapestry needles is one of the most utilized tools by weavers. Here is some information about tapestry needles.
What is a tapestry needle?
A tapestry needle is a blunt needle used to sew yarn or string into fabric or between woven yarns. A tapestry needle has a large, wide eye, which makes it easier to thread thicker yarns or several strands of thread through it.
What is the tapestry needle made of?
Tapestry needles are usually made of plastic or metal but also thin, flat wood. Some are straight, bent, and curved. Tapestry needles vary in size length and shape. The higher the needle number, the thinner the needle will be. Having a lower needle number means that the needle will be thicker.
How do you use a tapestry needle?
A tapestry needle has a wide eye that a thicker yarn or several thread strands can be threaded through. The nature of the size and bluntness of the needle is to not damage the fabric when finishing knitting or crochet projects, creating and finishing tapestry weaving.
After you have threaded the eye, you can embroider a plastic canvas or on Aida cloth, sew crochets or knitted pieces together, weaving a tapestry and so on.
How to use a tapestry needle for weaving?
- If you do not have a lot of warp yarns to weave between, a tapestry needle can be an alternative way to weave instead of using a yarn bobbin.
- A tapestry needle can also be used to change yarns in the same row. You can find a tutorial here on this blog post.
- It can also be used to connect or interlock yarns in the same row. Learn to interlock weave here on this blog post.
- It can be used for finishing weaving. When sending the yarn ends and the remaining warp yarns into the piece, a tapestry needle glides between the woven yarns with out damaging the piece.
A tapestry needle is a staple weaving tool with many uses. I like to keep a few different sizes nearby while weaving for different tasks. It is one of my personal top 3 tools. For a list of 10 essential weaving tools, check out this previous blog post.
How kind of tapestry needle do you prefer to use? Leave a comment below and let me know
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What happens when a city changes how it gets its water and the change is definitely not for the better?
Residents of the city of Flint, Michigan are finding this out after a recent report revealed that children living in the city showed elevated levels of lead in their bloodstreams.
Since the change in the water supply, the elevated levels of lead in children in two of the city’s zip codes have tripled. Many families out of concern for the health and welfare of their families have opted to purchase bottled water, some spending as much as $15 per week.
The problem began after the city opted to stop getting its water from Detroit and start getting its water supply from the Flint River last year.
The state of Michigan has begun distributing water filters to the residents of Flint because of growing concerns about the city’s water quality. Charities, individuals and private organizations have been distributing bottled water for a number of weeks. The United Way, according to the Genesee County Health Department, has been working to insure that Flint Schools have access to secure water filter systems.
A public health emergency was declared last week and the Mayor of Flint, Dayne Walling said in a statement to the media that, “Any bottled water donations we receive will be used for our children and other high risk groups, such as our seniors.”
The Mayor and the city’s Technical Advisory Committee that is made up of water experts is due to meet in the near future in order to discuss both short and long term solutions to the problems the city of Flint is now facing with its water supply.
Having contaminants that put the health of citizens at risk is a serious concern. It is the nightmare of anyone who is responsible for the water supply of any city or business.
If your business or city is facing concerns over access to clean water, contact Metro Water Filter today to speak with our water filtration experts.


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3. A circle with a diameter of 8 yd
4. What is the area of a section of pavement that is 20 ft wide and 100 yd long? Give your answer in
5. Answer each of the following
a) What is the area of a square with sides 12 in. long? 1 ft. long?
b) How many square inches are in a square foot?
6. The area of an 11 cm. wide rectangle is 176 cm². What is its length?
7. A square and a rectangle have equal areas. The rectangle is 64 cm by 81 cm. What is the perimeter of
8. A rectangle has a perimeter of 40 cm and a base of 12 cm. What is its area?
Find the area of each shaded figure
10. (Both shapes are rectangles)
11. The endpoints of a diameter of a circle are A(2,1) and B(5,5). Find the area of the circle
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According to the U.N. International Labor Organization (ILO), approximately 25 million people worldwide are victims of trafficking, a trade estimated at $150 billion-a-year. While many think human trafficking is synonymous with sex trafficking, it also encompasses various labor exploitation. Labor trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform labor in inhumane conditions, for little to no pay through force, fraud, and coercion. As many as 20 million people worldwide are victims of labor trafficking and are being put to work as domestic servants, hospitality workers, construction workers, farmworkers, factory workers, etc.
Recently, traffickers have altered their techniques and targeted those now vulnerable from losing their jobs and homes, as well as trafficking victims who have lost access to assistance programs. With the economic crisis that ensued from the pandemic, human and labor trafficking increased as individuals struggled to make ends meet and provide for their families. Traffickers target potential victims with "too good to be true" job opportunities that led them to new locations, away from family, into a completely controlled environment. These "job recruiters" avoid answering questions, are reluctant to provide detailed information, and refuse to provide a signed contract.
While it is hard to imagine, labor trafficking does occur throughout the United States, and you may likely have interacted with a victim in plain sight. By learning the warning signs of labor trafficking, we can all play a part in helping victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
Have you noticed any of the following in your community?
- Workers feeling pressured or threatened by their employer to stay in a job they want to leave
- Employer or recruiter charging "job fees" and withholding pay from workers
- A worker without access to their I.D., drivers license, or passport
- Multiple people living in a small space with controlled access
- Unsafe working conditions without proper safety gear, training, or inadequate breaks
- Individuals being monitored by another person when interacting with others
If you've witnessed any of the following and suspect it to be human trafficking, contact your local law enforcement or federal law enforcement at 1-866-347-2423.
If you or someone you know needs support, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP to 233733.


The origin of the cultural field of liberation
In summary early-yoga, around the time of Buddha, could be classified as a cluster of ascetic and meditative technologies integrated and informed by various ascetic- and wisdom doctrines and practices’. They all aimed for the release of the soul. They emerged in a strange mixture of cultural institutions for old peoples’ proper way of dying and ritual suicide combined with cultural fields of Shaman-like outcasts, healers, fortune-tellers, and prophets. It is hard to find a common denominator for this mixture of outcast subcultures, where at the same time highly intellectual proto-yoga discourses and techniques evolved.
Upanishad Brahmins and Kshatriyas called these new technologies yoga’. In the Buddhist camp however this cluster of technologies and teachings did not achieve a unifying notion, but was referred to vaguely as Buddha’s dharma (teaching). In Buddhism we find instead a whole range of meditative concepts (four jhanas, samadhi, nirodha, samatha, vipassana). So within these institutions and sub-cultures at the margin of society there emerged a new substratum defined by a common discourse platform: the release or liberation of the soul.
The left hand on the floor will help you to lift Yoga jobs that side of your torso. Inhale again and stretch up again. Exhale and bend forward Yoga jobs toward your foot. Keep your arms pulled back into the shoulders even though they are also reaching forward. This will help you to extend the spine, refraining from rounding or collapsing it. Shift your belly toward the left and try to even up the ribs, left and right, as you stretch forward toward your foot. 1Use your breath to remain calm and avoid agitation. 1If your flexibility allows, stretch forward fully over the extended leg, grasping the foot with both hands, or the wrist as shown.
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Today marks the 74th anniversary of the publication of the Hobbit by George Allen & Unwin. It was on 21 September, 1937 that the first copies of this now-famous fantasy tale rolled off the presses and into the shops.
Allen & Unwin printed “only” 1,500 copies in the first impression of the first edition. It proved an immediate hit. By December, that first run had entirely sold out.
Since then, it’s estimated that the tale of Bilbo’s heroic quest defeat the dragon Smaug and reclaim the birthright of Thorin has sold somewhere between 35 million and 100 million copies. It’s also been translated into more than 40 different languages.
Numbers alone can’t tell its importance and influence on the fantasy genre. In 1937, heroic fantasy tales involving dwarves and elves barely existed. Taking inspiration from his love of fairy tales and sagas, and the work of proto-fantasists such as William Morris, Tolkien inadvertently developed and legitimised an entire genre of writing.
For, without the famous line “In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit”, there would almost certainly be no Lord of the Rings.
And where would epic fantasy be without Lord of the Rings?
So raise a glass and toast The Hobbit. A most excellent and audacious book. To twist a phrase written by the professor himself: may the binding of its pages never fall out!


Rumbula Remembered: 80 Years Since the Mass Executions
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On November 30 and December 8, 1941, approximately 26,000 Jews were murdered in the Rumbula Forest outside Riga, Latvia. Along with the massacre at Babyn Yar, the Rumbula Massacre represents one of the largest two-day Nazi mass shootings. Only three people who arrived at the Rumbula killing site survived the Holocaust.
80 years after the massacres, join the Museum of Jewish Heritage for a program revisiting the events at Rumbula and exploring their legacy. The program will feature work-in-progress clips from Rumbula’s Echo, a forthcoming historical documentary film from director and producer Mitchell Lieber. The program will also feature a discussion between Lieber, Lolita Tomsone, Director of the Zana Lipke Memorial Museum and initiator of an annual Rumbula commemoration in central Riga, and Ilya Lensky, Director of the Jewish Museum of Latvia.
A $10 suggested donation enables the Museum of Jewish Heritage to present programs like this one. They thank you for your support.
This program is presented in connection with Boris Lurie: Nothing To Do But To Try.
Live closed captions will be available during this program.
We would like to express our appreciation to the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) for supporting this public program. Through recovering the assets of the victims of the Holocaust, the Claims Conference enables organizations around the world to provide education about the Shoah and to preserve the memory of those who perished.
Public programming at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy C. Hochul and the New York State Legislature; a Humanities New York CARES Grant with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal CARES Act; and other generous donors.
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Read the article A History of Global Warming, In Just 35 Seconds and watch the short video Global Warming In Just 35 Seconds from Climate Central. Post your reaction to the 35 second history and suggest your personal preference for mitigating the extreme global weather of the 21st century. To see the same information, in a view that you might be more familiar with, take a look at this interactive graph from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. Global Time Series It is set to Global, but you can change it to any continent and/or you can look at just a particular month, for example just the historic data back to 1880 for August. The raw data and the rankings are below the graph. The ranking goes from 1 (the coldest) to 138 (the warmest). The time series from NOAA, unlike the video, includes 2018, the fourth warmest year on record, according to NOAA, NASA, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and the U.K. MET Office. Assessing the Global Climate in 2018 – National Centers for Environmental Information. This means that the last five years are the warmest on record. And except for 1998, all the warmest years on record have been since the year 2001.
Note: Through the first half of 2019, it is the third warmest year on record. However, if the trends that where started in May, June, and the first half of July continue, it may wind up as the second warmest on record.
What is your reaction to Climate Central and the NOAA time series and how do you think we should attempt to change the global warming issue?
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“Temperature anomalies arranged by country from 1900 – 2016” YouTube, uploaded by climatecentraldotorg, 2 August 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Ra2HR27pQ
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One of the most striking and memorable state insignia belongs to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, for which, however, it is not something unusual or out of the ordinary.
This is what the modern flag of Nepal looks like:
History of the flag
Officially adopted in 1962 – that’s when the idea came to combine the two historical symbols that had been used separately for several centuries before.
The first flag that existed before it was exactly the same, differing only in the fact that the largest star and the earth’s satellite depicted on it had faces, because it denoted the king and the entire ruling dynasty. The border was green.
The symbols belong to the first rulers of Rana.
The unique national symbol is the only one of its kind with a non-rectangular shape. It is a pennant with a border created from the other two.
For Hindus, this kind is traditional. There are many similar ones in South Asia, such as the states of India.
Red, blue and white.
Meaning of colors and flag symbol
- Red is the national color of Nepal.
- Blue is a peaceful sky.
- White – purity.
- Moon and sun – sign of the state’s eternal existence, which will only end when these celestial luminaries are extinguished.
- Shape – Everest worship and tribute.
Breaking unspoken standards, Nepal has created an original emblem that has ensured its discussion for years and recognition among tourists.
General information about Nepal
|Territory||140 800 km²|
|Population||30 430 267 people|


SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) – is a serial computer bus interface developed by Serial ATA International Organization, intended for communication of mass storage devices, i.e. hard disk drives or optical drives in PCs, CCTV recorders etc.
Fig. 1. SATA – HDD port and data cable connector
Serial ATA is the next generation of mass storage device communication standard. Unlike ATA interface which uses a parallel bus design, SATA is a serial interface with point-to-point connection.
Fig. 2. SATA port in Hybro recorder available in Delta offer
SATA cable allows data transmission up to 1 m. A unique shape of the connectors and ports prevents incorrect installation. Each device has a separate connection cable (unlike ATA, where two devices can be connected to a short and wide ribbon cable).
SATA standard supports HotSwap mode for replacing or adding hard disk drives without stopping or shutting down the system. From the technical point of view, Serial ATA also offers improved bit rates compared to ATA interface. Table 1 shows the maximum bit rate for different SATA versions.
Theoretical bit rate
Most devices, including CCTV digital recorders available in Delta offer, with HDD support use SATA interface.
A version of this interface e-SATA is available for connecting the external HDDs.


When the number of cyclists who ride together increases, bicycle deaths decrease
Elmira, New York — During the summer safety is a focus while more bicyclists hitting the roadways.
According to officials bicyclists need to ensure they’re following bike safety guidelines during every ride and be proactive in checking their bikes frequently.
“There’s, of course, a lot of things cyclists can do to try and protect themselves,” said Tara Escudero, Volunteer at Elmira Community Cycle. “But ultimately, it comes down to people driving a car and someone doesn’t look or doesn’t see you or doesn’t follow the right of way in an intersection or doesn’t give you the 3 feet required by law to pass you. All those things put cyclists in danger.”
Bicyclists face a higher risk of crash-related injury and deaths than occupants in vehicles, CDC says.
In order t to decrease the number of crashes involving cyclists, Escudero suggest you should ride with traffic, stay in the right lane, and have both a front white light and a red rear light on your bike when riding at night.
According to Escudero getting more bicyclists on the road during the summer serves as another method of safety. She explained when the number of cyclists who ride together increases, bicycle deaths decrease.
Elmira Community Bike Shop will have volunteers available to assist cyclists in a bike check before their tour.


What is B Gear on a Toyota Prius?
The Toyota Prius is a popular fuel-efficient car that is popular among sustainability-minded drivers for its hybrid-electric powertrain. One of the unique features of the Prius is the “B” gear, which helps to maximize fuel efficiency by allowing the vehicle to use its electric motor in combination with the gasoline engine at lower speeds.
How B Gear Works
It is important to understand the difference between two types of Prius models concerning the operation of the B gear. In Prius models that have a “power split device,” B gear provides an increase in power that is more fuel-efficient than normal acceleration. It also works to reduce the load on the gas engine, allowing it to work efficiently in low-speed driving situations.
In Prius models without a power split device, B gear can be used to save fuel by allowing the electric motor to support the gas engine. It also prevents the vehicle from shifting gears too early, which would reduce fuel efficiency.
When To Use B Gear
B gear can be used when driving in city or residential areas, when sudden acceleration is not necessary. It is also useful for periods of extended downhill driving, when coasting would be the more fuel-efficient choice.
Other situations where B gear can be beneficial include:
- Uphill Climbing – When driving uphill, B gear helps to maintain speed with less strain on the vehicle.
- Gentle Acceleration – The electric motor can provide additional power in situations where immediate acceleration is not necessary.
- Steady Cruise Control – B gear is useful for low-speed cruise control situations, or when driving down a hill with the cruise control set.
For maximum fuel efficiency, be sure to use B gear whenever the situation is appropriate. Knowing when and how to use this feature is key to achieving the best possible fuel economy in your Toyota Prius.


If you’ve ever had an eye exam, you’re almost certainly familiar with the eye chart of letters on the wall that your eye doctor has you read from.
What are Eye Charts?
In 1862, a Dutch eye doctor named Dr. Herman Snellen created the first eye chart to assess monocular and binocular visual acuity. Although other eye charts exist, Snellen eye charts have remained the most popular eye chart used by eye care professionals. They’re probably what you’re used to seeing when you visit your eye doctor.
In addition to Snellen letter charts, there is a Stellen picture chart designed for children and adults who don’t have the ability to read.
What are Eye Charts Used For?
Eye charts test for visual acuity — how sharp your eyesight is. Your ability to see the letters is what tells your optometrist if you need glasses or contact lenses to see better, or if you need a change in lens prescription.
By analyzing the results of how clearly you see each line, your optometrist is able to formulate an accurate and personalized lens prescription.
On a Snellen eye chart, normal vision is considered 20/20 — meaning a person with perfect eyesight can clearly view an object from 20 feet away. If you have 20/50 vision, it means that you can clearly see an object from 20 feet away that a person with perfect eyesight could see from 50 feet away.
Eye charts are used during most routine eye exams, which are recommended every 1-2 years, or as often as your optometrist recommends.
Next time your eye doctor has you read letters of the eye chart, you’ll know a little more about what’s going on and why. To schedule your eye exam, contact Lakeline Vision Source in Lakeline Vision Source today!
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Serving as the Executive Mansion for Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy from 1861 to 1865, this house was designed by architect Robert Mills and constructed in 1818 overlooking Richmond’s Shockoe Valley. Situated a few blocks from the Virginia State Capitol, the Classical Revival mansion was built for Dr. John Brockenbrough and was eventually sold to the City of Richmond, which rented it to the Confederate Government. Mrs. Davis’ memoirs indicate that well-established gardens surrounded the house and that apple, cherry, and pear trees could be found on Shockoe Hill’s terraces extending from the property. After the surrender of Richmond in 1865, the house served as a Reconstruction-era military headquarters and became a school in 1870 with its garden used as a playground. In 1890, the Confederate Memorial Literary Society formed to preserve the house and in 1896 opened it to the public as the Confederate Museum.
In the 1950s, the Garden Club of Virginia funded the installation of a formal garden. The Club’s landscape architect Alden Hopkins designed a Colonial Revival garden featuring parterres, ornamental planting beds, and naturalistic groupings of native plants. In 1976, a distinctly Modernist museum was constructed on contiguous land, designed by Petticord Associates. Built of concrete to match the stucco of the historic mansion, it was constructed to create a courtyard between the two structures. The White House of the Confederacy was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The property and museum are managed by the American Civil War Museum.


Mefloquine is a medication used to prevent malaria.
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite (Plasmodium species), which can spread to humans by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito.
Most side effects from this medication usually occur before the second dose.
Rare but serious side effects include:
Some side effects of Mefloquine may last for a few months or can last longer and not go away even after the drug is stopped.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, stop taking Mefloquine and inform your doctor right away. You may require a different medication to prevent malaria.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Avoid activities that require a high degree of alertness, sense of balance or performance of skilled tasks until you know how Mefloquine affects you. You may feel dizzy or lose your balance. This could happen for months or years after you stop taking Mefloquine and it can be permanent in rare cases.
Inform your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking any of the medications below:
This is not a complete list of all possible drug interactions with this medication. Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is near the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual schedule. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
To prevent malaria, you may protect yourself against mosquito bites by
Following these guidelines and medication does not mean that you will not get malaria. If you have a fever or experience chills between 1 week and up to 1 year after your return, you should seek medical attention. Inform the doctor that you have been to a country where malaria is common. Malaria can be effectively treated if discovered early. A delay in treatment may result in serious health problems.
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Why are they special?
Have been the most important form of plant life for a long, long time.
Provide a place to live for nearly half of the total number of plants and animals living on earth.
Give us fruit, nuts, fuel, timber and medicine.
Provide shelter from sun and rain.
Slow down strong winds and act as sun traps.
Prevent too much water leaving the soil, by covering the floor with leaves.
Breathe in carbon dioxide, which can be harmful to us if we have to breathe it in
They make oxygen that we breathe
Hold top-soil that is needed for plants to grow.
Provide beauty to any environment.
They are special, but do we take care of them?
How are they harmed?
People cut down trees and burn forests to:
Make room for farming
Get fuel and energy
Make a profit from timber sent to Europe, North America and Japan
Grow a single type of plant such as conifers
Kill a certain type of tree. This is called ‘Selective logging’, where a bulldozer is made go to only one type of tree. But it also damages all the other types of trees in the area.
Wildlife to be harmed.
Many other plants and animals to be left homeless.
Us to be short of much needed fuel, water, wood and food, medicines and chemicals
The soil to become unusable for plants or animals.
Some animals and plants to vanish from earth.
The land left from the burned forest to have an ugly scar for a long time.
The air to have carbon dioxide which is harmful to us.
Top-soil that is held by the trees to be washed into lakes and sea, which clogs them up.
What can we do to help?
Ask your parents to teach you to plant the right tree in the right place.
Visit forests. If you feel they are being damaged tell someone who can help save them.
Try to not waste paper and recycle things so new trees don’t have to be cut down.
Trees are very beautiful and important to us. Let’s make sure they are taken care of!


The History of Perfume
Perfume has had an antiquated history. It is felt that crude perfumery started with the burning of gums for incense during early religious rituals. Therefore, the word “perfume” seems to come from the Latin language word per fumum, signifying “through smoke.”
An early historical document from Egypt has come to shed some light on this. When they cracked open Pharaoh Tutankhamen’s tomb, they found more than 3,000 jars. Unbelievably, some still had a fragrant smell even after 3000 years!
In the 1st century, it was said that Rome allegedly utilized around 2,800 tons of frankincense and some 550 tons of myrrh all in one year. In 54 C.E., it was stated that Roman Emperor Nero himself, spent what would be the equivalent of $100,000 in our day, just to provide some aroma for the party he threw.
When was Cologne, invented? It was invented in the 18th century. Believe it or not it was first used in bath water. Some even added it to their wine. And for those with bad breath it was added to a sugar cube as a mouthwash. Hey, what if you needed an enema? Yes, it was used in the medical field for enemas and to promote healing.
It was said that King Louis XIV was so scared of bathing; that apparently, he may have only taken 3 baths during his lifetime. (Don’t want to be around that king.) That fear was shared by many nobles during the 17th Century. They thought that the water there spread disease (so the fewer bathes you took, the safer you were.)
In fact, the Palace of Versailles was very sweet smelling. This was because there were bowls that were filled with flowers to provide a floral scent for the air. Some of the palace furnishings were even sprayed with perfume.
It was said that air at the French court was so sweet-scented that the French court became known as ‘the Perfumed Court’.


BLUFThe U.S. government have developed a website for the victims of ransomware attacks to find resources and get assistance. Additionally, they are offering a $10 million reward for identifying cybercriminals.
This article about how the USA deals with Ransomware makes the following points:
Launched by the Justice and Homeland Security departments, www.StopRansomware.gov is a website consolidating ransomware resources across federal government agencies.
The U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice Program have offered a $10 million reward to anyone providing information to track down cybercriminals including those backed by foreign governments.
The US State Dept has also set up a dark web channel to protect informants’ identities.
The website and the offer of a reward are a government response to the ransomware attack earlier this year against the Colonial Pipeline Co., that led to widespread fuel shortages across the East Coast of the United States.
In 2020, companies paid $350 million to cybercriminals, a 300% increase from the previous year.
Jun 2021 Clyde and Co Ransomware payment reporting framework – Will this make Australia a less attractive target for ‘big game’ hunter cyber criminals?
Jun 2021 The Verge Ransomware funds more ransomware, so how do we stop it?
Jul 2021 We Live Security Ransomware: To pay or not to pay? Legal or illegal? These are the questions …
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Exploring the Moon
|Format||Paperback / softback|
|Book Size||209 x 138 x 14 mm (H x W x D)|
|Imprint||New Holland Publishers|
|Release Date||1 Nov 2004|
|Subject Classification||The natural world, country life & pets / Popular astronomy & space|
A concise, practical guide to observing our nearest celestial neighbour
In Exploring the Moon, Steve unveils the history of the Moon and its various characteristics and effects on the Earth and its living creatures. He describes the bold Cold War missions of Russia and the United States as they raced one another to the Moon and looks at the resulting science that has helped to expand our knowledge of the Moon and its make-up. Steve also takes us on a nightly journey along the Moon?s terminator and explains in simple terms what to look for and how to explore its most prominent features through a small, amateur telescope. Packed with interesting facts, diagrams, illustrations and a plethora of useful information about telescopes and accessories to view the Moon, Exploring the Moon is the ultimate reference for understanding the Moon and how it has played a substantial role in the evolution and behaviour of many species on Earth. So, when next you gaze at this eminent wanderer of the night sky, take a moment to ponder. How might the Earth and even humans have evolved were it not for the very existence of the Moon?
Steve began his love affair with the night sky as a nine-year-old stargazer in the back yard of his family home. During the following 35 years, he has pursued his astronomical interests on both amateur and professional levels. He has gained worldwide recognition as being among the handful who pioneered the use of video technology as an effective and popular medium for imaging the night sky, and was an invited contributor on the subject in the Oxford Astronomy Encyclopedia. Steve is an occasional guest speaker at clubs, universities and in the broadcast media. The asteroid 14420 Massey (1991 SM) was named after him.


Polystyrene beads are often mistakenly referred to as STYROFOAM™ beads. The puffing of EPS resin, creating the puffed polystyrene beads is the first step in producing EPS (expanded polystyrene) blocks. Puffed polystyrene beads are used for several different applications besides the manufacture of EPS blocks. Two of the most common are the production of bean bag chairs and the production of lightweight concrete.
The puffed EPS beads are economical filler with unique properties that can not be obtained using any other material. In construction, the most common use of polystyrene beads is in the production of lightweight concrete. Standard concrete weighs 150 lbs per cubic foot. Puffed polystyrene beads weigh just under 1 lb per cubic foot. There are applications when the strength of concrete is needed but the weight of the concrete is a problem. One solution is to mix puffed polystyrene beads into the concrete mix. As the puffed beads displace the other components of the concrete mix the material becomes lighter. The more beads are added, the less strength the concrete has also, so the final portions are governed by the application of the concrete.
EPS puffed beads are created by applying steam to EPS resin in an enclosed chamber. The Pentane gas in each piece of resin expands from the heat causing the beads to grow by 30 to 35 times their original size. When they are fully puffed the beads are primarily made up of air. The puffed beads are then transferred to a drying chamber where they are subjected to dry air and from there into large poly bags for shipping. For very large applications the puffed beads can be blown directly into a 53’ trailer.
Another major application for puffed EPS beads today is in the manufacture of bean bag chairs and poufs. Bean bag chairs, popular in the 60’s, have seen resurgence in popularity in the past several years. The puffed EPS beads are sold to manufacturers in truckload quantities and blown or poured into the shells using specialized equipment.


5 Ways to Stabilize a Shoreline and Prevent Erosion
Shorelines provide habitat for animals, plants and fish, as well as filtering runoff from rainwater before it enters lakes and streams. It is important to protect these crucial features and prevent erosion by stabilizing the shoreline.
There are five main ways to keep a shoreline from collapsing into the water: natural features, walls and bulkheads, buffer zones, seed matts and rip rap. Each of these methods can help to slow or stop erosion, although some are easier or less costly than others.
Enhance Natural Features
Natural shorelines are full of plants and rocks that prevent erosion. Encouraging these natural conditions helps protect a shoreline.
Build Walls and Bulkheads
If the shoreline has been disrupted, it will need to be enhanced and strengthened. This is when it is time to look into shoreline stabilization structures Syracuse NY. Constructing retaining walls and bulkheads can help reduce the effects of erosion.
Set up Buffers
A buffer zone of vegetation that is 50 to 100 feet wide helps to stabilize the shoreline. Deep rooted plants work the best, so be sure to plant a mixture of grasses, native wild plants with bushes and trees.
Install Erosion Matts
Erosions matts are created from a specially engineered fabric that is designed to retain soil and prevent erosion while vegetation is getting established. To use an erosion matt, spread the seed mixture over the soil, then roll out the fabric. Once the matt is pinned down, spread a soil/compost mix over it and then broadcast more seed. The seeds will grow up through the fabric and help to stabilize the shoreline.
Employ Rip Rap
Rip rap is a layer of stones or concrete chunks laid on the shoreline to protect it from erosion. You can also add soil and plants to the stones to increase the effect. This also provides wildlife habitat and looks better than stones alone.
Shorelines are an important part of the ecosystem and need to be protected. Slowing down or preventing shoreline erosion improves water quality and saves habitat for wildlife.


The Arctic’s thickest sea ice is breaking up and starting to be pushed away from the Greenland shoreline.
Following a heatwave, this occurrence has been recorded for the first time, the Guardian reported.
This came to the surprise of scientists, as the melting of the thick sea ice on the north coast of Greenland wasn’t expected to happen so soon.
The Transpolar Drift Stream normally keeps the ice condensed at an average thickness of 13 feet, with ridges reaching up to 65 feet. Senior research scientist at the US National Snow and Ice Data Center Walt Meier said, “Compacted ice is generally not easily moved around,” but that changed this winter.
“Open water off the north coast of Greenland is unusual. This area has often been called ‘the last ice area’ as it has been suggested that the last perennial sea ice in the Arctic will occur here,” Danish Meteorological Institute’s Ruth Mottram said.
Glaciologist Mottram noted that “almost all of the ice to the north of Greenland is quite shattered … and therefore more mobile.”
Sea ice is frozen ocean water that influences our worldwide climate, the National Snow & Ice Data Center explains.
On Aug. 7, climate scientist Zack Labe tweeted, “Nearly the entire #Arctic Ocean has sea ice thinner than the climatological average for the month of July.”
Warmer temperatures were also recorded in February, when the Arctic hit a high of 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
Around the same time, a NASA researcher reported that unusual winter-warming events have become “more frequent and more intense.”
Norwegian meteorologist Thomas Lavergne called the opening of water both “nice and scary,” in a retweet with a satellite-GIF.
“I cannot tell how long this open water patch will remain open, but even if it closes in few days from now, the harm will be done: the thick old sea ice will have been pushed away from the coast, to an area where it will melt more easily,” Lavergne said.


Technical ceramics, used for insulators and industrial applications (whether they are high-performance mechanical, aeronautical or biomedical), are assembled in multi-station systems.
The screw conveyor is a fundamental part in the phase of the extrusion of the dough towards the output chain which will give the final shape of the piece to be produced.
In a single-screw extruder, the cylinder containing the screw conveyor is the key element for transporting the mixed material intended for modeling. Thanks to the principle of the worm screw, the rotation of the screw conveyor allows the material to be compressed and pushed through its spirals.
The elements that are difficult to manage in the system are given by friction, compression and chemical phenomena that develop between the transported mixture and the surfaces of contact.
The technological challenge for FILMS was to identify the most suitable grade of hard metal for the application and to create an integral element of considerable size, which at the same time guaranteed very high performance in terms of wear resistance.
The photo with our operator gives a concrete idea of weight and length. Up to 614 mm in length, for a diameter of over 90 mm and an approximate weight of 50 kg.
The resources allocated to the feasibility analysis and the considerable production effort are highly compensated for by the results obtained, primarily customer satisfaction, to which FILMS guarantees a significant reduction in the expected time between one system shutdown and the next.