Positive Reinforcement Training & Fear of Clickers
When you first begin positive reinforcement training using a clicker, you may find that your dog is startled by the sound. This is normal – this isn’t a sound they hear often, and certainly not so close to them. This will pass quickly once they begin to associate the sound with the reward they immediately receive.
If Your Dog Doesn’t Respond Well to a Clicker
There could be a few reasons why your dog does not readily respond to clicker training. First and foremost –
ALWAYS pair the click with a high value treat or something rewarding to your dog (such as a toy).
Change the Sound
If your dog is sound sensitive, there are a variety of clickers to choose from! look for a clicker that’s more “quiet.” If this is still too loud, you can try clicking while the clicker is in your pocket to muffle the noise.
Use a Verbal Cue Instead of a Clicker
Use a verbal cue such as “good” or “yes” (instead of the click) with a reward of a high value treat or your dog’s favorite toy.
Do you want more information on how to desensitize your dog to loud sounds such as fireworks, thunder etc.? View Truly Force Free Animal Training’s “Desensitization to Loud Sounds” here: https://vimeo.com/410212531
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Good afternoon Ottawa, here I am at the Attitudes toward minority religious symbols in Canada: exploring the impact of prejudices and principles.
Numerous legislations adopted or proposed to restrict the presence of religious symbols. i.e.Ban in schools (France)
Politics have an argument between prejudice and principles.
Prejudices: Winter (2014): "The Charter's Quebec values were shaped by vision of cultural exclusion and purity"
Principles: Laborde (2005) on the republican justification for the ban on religious symbols in France.
Literature and research have emerged on European cases, but various across countries (Helloing, 2014; Van der Noll, 2010)
limited literature on the Canadian case
Research questions across the country:
What are the attitudes of Canadians toward the place of religious symbols in public institutions?
Hypothesis: respondents with negative attitudes toward ethnic minorities and more likely to find unacceptable the wearing of religious symbols.
Opposition to progressive values in Quebec increases and in the rest of the country it decreases.
There are two types of supporter of the Charter of Values
Charter supporters in favour of removing the crucifix are mostly PQ supporters, Francophones, Atheist
Charter supporters opposing removal of the crucifix are mostly Catholics, Anglophones, Religious people
Evidence that Quebec's reasonable accommodation and Charter debates brought together "strange bedfellows": Social progressives and those with prejudicial attitudes, Stephen White, professor at Concordia University says
Difference between Quebec and the rest of the country seems to be the product of different conceptions of liberalism. ("Enlightenment" vs "reformation" liberalism)
The more progressive or liberal you are, the less prejudice you have, says Stephen White
More work is needed on different conceptions of liberalism and attitudes toward religious symbols
The older you are the more opposed you are, says Antoine Bilodeau
Audience make questions: Is there any gender effect in these results?
There is more gender effect in Quebec than in the rest of the country.


Medicare vs. Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are terms you often hear together. That’s because both are government programs. However, they work differently. Dual Special Needs Plans include Medicare and Medicaid benefits. People may qualify for Medicare, Medicaid or both, depending on their situation. Let’s go over how each of these plans work.
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
Here's how to help understand the difference between these two government programs.
Medicare is a national health insurance program run by the federal government. Medicare covers people age 65 and older and some people under age 65 who may qualify due to a disability or another special situation. There are 4 different parts to Medicare. This helps give people more health care choices, so they can pick the health care plan that best meets their needs.
Medicaid is a way to get health care at a lower cost or sometimes at no cost to you. Medicaid is managed by each state, so the eligibility requirements can change from state to state. Your state may even have its own name for its Medicaid program.
Eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid?
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) are for people who could use some extra help. That may be because of income, disabilities, age and/or health conditions. Dual eligible health plans are a special type of Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan. You’ll keep all your Medicaid benefits. Plus, you could get more benefits than with Original Medicare. And you could get it all for a $0 plan premium.
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The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the beginning of the formation of 15 new states. And although the separation was quite peaceful, each country had to form its armed forces. Today, December 6, 2015, the people of Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Armed Forces. On this day in 1993, Leonid Kuchma — at the time the President of Ukraine — signed a decree issued by the Supreme Council of the country. It said the introduction of anniversary, dedicated to members of the military. Those who took charge of an informed decision to give his strength to serve in the Ukrainian army, navy. Those claiming its decision, took the oath. This date is chosen on the basis of the Law «On the Armed Forces of Ukraine» Ukraine, which entered into force on 06.12.1991, the
This is a celebration for all members of the military formations of the structural units of the Ukrainian army. It combines Naval, Land and Air Force. Military professionals, officers and soldiers, non-commissioned officers and warrant officers, sergeants — and the military, transferred to the reserve — perform the sacred duty to protect the Motherland. And they rightly consider this the day of memory of its own involvement in the great cause.
24.08.1991g. The Verkhovna Rada of the country, decided to military units stationed in Ukraine, subordinate to the Supreme Rada of Ukraine. However, it was the formation of the country's Defense Ministry. The Ukrainian government has assumed the responsibility for the creation of the Armed Forces. All these steps are stipulated in the decision «On the military formations in Ukraine.» And this decision was the beginning of the construction of critical State institutions — the Armed Forces, which have become an integral part of the military organization.
In the history of the Armed Forces can identify a number of milestones:
· 1991−1996 years — the formation of the foundations;
· 1997−2000 years — building;
· 2001−2005 year — reform;
· 2006−2011 years — development;
· Since 2012 — reform, the development of the Armed Forces.
It was only last year in Ukraine began forming this modern Armed Forces.
Every year, public authorities, local governments, public organizations together to carry out activities related to the celebration of the Day of Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is a celebration of courage, bravery, valor and courage.


Very crudely: Lagrangian mechanics leads to second order differential equations, which can be formally solved by knowing the values of the unknown functions at an initial and a final point. In short, if you know where the cannonball starts and where it ends up, Lagrangian mechanics lets you calculate its trajectory, after the fact, so to speak.
Hamiltonian mechanics leads to twice as many first order differential equations, which can be formally solved by knowing the values of the unknown functions at the initial point only. In short, if you know the position and momentum (or velocity) of the cannonball at the initial moment, you can calculate and predict its trajectory.
The relationship between the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism is given by the so-called Legendre transformation. The Legendre transformation is a mapping between a function and its family of tangents. Instead of describing a function as a function of an independent variable yielding the dependent variable, the transformed function yields the intercept value for every given slope (of a tangent). If the original function was convex, it can be fully reconstructed from its Legendre transform, which is its own inverse.
Hamiltonian mechanics is also used as the basis for canonical quantization, via the application of formal rules that are used to replace classical observables with quantum mechanical operators.
The conservation of energy is a consequence of the time translation symmetry of the Lagrangian. More generally, any symmetry of the Lagrangian leads to a conservation law: e.g., spatial translation symmetry leads to momentum conservation, whereas symmetry under spatial rotations leads to the conservation of angular momentum. (The general theorem relating symmetries and conservation laws is Noether’s theorem, named after its discoverer, the early 20th century mathematician Emmy Noether.)
Source: (530) Viktor T. Toth’s answer to In Layman’s terms, what is the connection between Hamiltonian and Lagrangian mechanics? – Quora


DISEASES WE TREAT
The mission of each physician and associate is to strive to provide the highest quality digestive disease services, and to continually explore and exceed the needs of our patients and referring physicians. Our board-certified gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
Diseases we treat
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
When acid reflux occurs, food or fluid can be tasted in the back of the mouth. When refluxed stomach acid touches the lining of the esophagus it may cause a burning sensation in the chest or throat called heartburn or acid indigestion. Occasional reflux is common and does not necessarily mean one has GERD. Persistent reflux that occurs more than twice a week is considered GERD, and it can eventually lead to more serious health problems. People of all ages can have GERD.
Sometimes patients with swallowing disorders lose weight or become dehydrated since eating or drinking may be difficult. They may cough or have a gurgly sound to their voice after eating or drinking.
The most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea. Rectal bleeding, weight loss, arthritis, skin problems, and fever may also occur. Bleeding may be serious and persistent, leading to anemia. Children with Crohn’s disease may suffer delayed development and stunted growth. The range and severity of symptoms varies.
Ulcerative colitis can significantly affect day-to-day life, and can lead to life-threatening complications. We offer treatments that can greatly reduce symptoms of this disease, although there is currently no known cure.
Some people who do not have celiac disease may still suffer negative side effects when they consume gluten. This is called non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and may also be treated by dietary changes.
Patients come to us for help with


Ancylostoma duodenale is commonly known as the Old World hookworm, as it is found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The adult hookworms are small and measure between 7 to 13 mm in length, and they have a hook-like mouthpart that they use to attach to the lining of the small intestine of their host.
Ancylostoma duodenale is transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated soil or water. The larvae of the parasite can penetrate the skin of humans, or they can be ingested.
Hookworm infection can cause a range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can lead to malnutrition, stunted growth, and cognitive impairment.
Ancylostoma duodenale is estimated to infect around 500 million people worldwide, primarily those living in poverty and with limited access to proper sanitation and hygiene facilities.
The female hookworm can lay up to 30,000 eggs per day, which are then passed out in the feces of the host.
The eggs of Ancylostoma duodenale can survive in soil for up to several weeks, and they can remain infectious for humans for months.
The larvae of the hookworm can migrate to different parts of the body, including the lungs and throat, causing symptoms such as coughing and wheezing.
Ancylostoma duodenale is typically diagnosed by examining a stool sample for the presence of eggs or larvae.
Hookworm infection can be treated with medication, such as mebendazole or albendazole, and preventive measures, such as wearing shoes, proper sanitation, and regular deworming, can help to reduce the risk of infection.


Protection from cyber criminals
Hackers can be a type of legal who progression usage of computers, networks and devices by using their abilities to break all of them down in a approach you might not believe possible. They will also use the skills to steal information via people and companies.
Personal information is all over the place online, and hackers are particularly enthusiastic about this data. It could include information on bank accounts, credit-based card numbers, accounts, medical information and any other thing that can be used to spot you.
The first thing to do is definitely change your security passwords. Strong, intricate passwords are important to protect your information. Try to maintain your passwords several for each site and system you use, so hackers won’t be able to easily figure them out.
A good general guideline is to use no less than eight roles, with a combination of words, universityparkcarecenter.com/safety-threats-of-facebook-accounts amounts and specialized characters. You can also choose a security password that is difficult to guess, for example a phrase or a number.
Two-factor authentication increases protection from online hackers, as it requires you to input a code that is definitely sent to your phone or email address. Deciding on strong account details and permitting two-factor authentication is a must for anyone who uses an online service.
Viruses and spyware are another menace to your protection, as they can panic your computer or perhaps mobile unit and manage it devoid of your knowledge. They can download malwares to your program or even trigger your computer to crash.
A firewall may be a network program that inhibits hackers via accessing your personal computer or unit. Most computers have a firewall, but it surely needs to be activated. It can be complicated to use, but it’s really worth the extra efforts to ensure your privacy.


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Mexico holds seventh place in the world as the most popular tourist destination. Thousands visit the beaches annually, but surprisingly few are aware that Mexico is fourth in the world in its number of different species of plants and animals. Mexico occupies only 1.5% of the planet's land mass, but has more than 10% of the 1.7 million known species.
Of the more than 170 countries of the world, just twelve countries harbor between 60-70% of the total biodiversity of the planet. Hence, Mexico is considered a "megadiverse" country. This means that Mexico is one of a selected group of nations that possess the greatest number and diversity of animals and plants.
Mexico takes first place in the number of species of reptiles (849), cacti (850) and pines (60). It is second in mammal species (535), fourth in amphibians (360), and tenth in birds (1,125). Mexico is home to 10% of the world's butterfly species.
The number of native vascular plants (specifically, plants with stems, leaves and roots) in Mexico represent 10-12% of plants worldwide (23,314). Mexico has the 4th richest flora variety in the world.
To sum it up, Mexico is remarkable.
The amazing biodiversity of Mexico stems from its location between North and South America. It was only recently, in geologic terms, that these two continents came in contact with each other. Before that, the two land masses had millions of years to evolve entirely different creatures. With the merging of the land masses, animals could travel between the two continents. Because many animals are adapted only to tropical locations, their migratory range ends in Mexico, thus adding to the number of species present.


Every day, the medical community is learning something new about the novel coronavirus. Although COVID-19 is typically considered a lung infection, scientists have found that COVID-19 causes blood clots that may result in pulmonary embolisms or ischemic brain strokes, according to Healthline.com.
Researchers found that a stroke can happen to any patient no matter their age, even in people with few or no symptoms. Some COVID-19 patients as young as 30 are having strokes regardless of the severity of their COVID-19 related symptoms.
Why It’s Happening
In March, physicians at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital began noticing the unusual numbers of stroke patients with COVID-19. They hypothesized that COVID-19 was affecting the lining of blood vessels throughout the body, leading to clots that could travel to the brain and cause a stroke.
They also noticed an increase in large vessel strokes, which can happen when a large blood clot interrupts the blood flow in one of the brain’s large arteries. This also could occur suddenly and in any age group. In an effort to prevent or reduce the risk for ischemic strokes, the physicians at Mount Sinai implemented a plan to give anticoagulants to patients with COVID-19.
Recognizing the Symptoms of Stroke
It is important to recognize the symptoms of stroke, which include:
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the body
- Facial drooping
- Slurred speech
- Confusion or dizziness
- Visual disturbances
If you experience the signs of stroke, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. With strokes, time lost is brain lost. The sooner you get treatment or intervention to restore blood flow to the affected area of the brain, the less damage to the tissue of the brain and the better the outcome. Every known treatment of stroke is more effective the earlier it begins.
Finally, as scientists learn more about COVID-19 and its effects on the body, we must remain vigilant about following the CDC’s guidelines in order prevent its spread.


Report on Batu Tara (Indonesia) — 1 April-7 April 2015
Smithsonian / US Geological Survey Weekly Volcanic Activity Report,
1 April-7 April 2015
Managing Editor: Sally Kuhn Sennert
Please cite this report as:
Global Volcanism Program, 2015. Report on Batu Tara (Indonesia). In: Sennert, S K (ed.), Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 1 April-7 April 2015. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
7.791°S, 123.585°E; summit elev. 633 m
All times are local (unless otherwise noted)
According to the Darwin VAAC a pilot observed an ash plume in the vicinity of Batu Tara on 7 April. The plume drifted NW at an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l.
Geological Summary. The small isolated island of Batu Tara in the Flores Sea about 50 km N of Lembata (fomerly Lomblen) Island contains a scarp on the eastern side similar to the Sciara del Fuoco of Italy's Stromboli volcano. Vegetation covers the flanks to within 50 m of the summit. Batu Tara lies north of the main volcanic arc and is noted for its potassic leucite-bearing basanitic and tephritic rocks. The first historical eruption, during 1847-52, produced explosions and a lava flow.


In another timeline, some alternate city of San Francisco is filled with iconic structures by Frank Lloyd Wright, including his first skyscraper (designed for a prominent downtown location along Market Street) and the Butterfly Bridge, stretching across the water to Oakland.
After the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was built, it quickly became clear that traffic would clog this key piece of infrastructure. For a time, the idea of a second bridge was considered to solve congestion. As plans for an underwater Bay Area Regional Transit (BART) tube began to evolve, this additional bridge idea was put on hold indefinitely.
But before the Transbay Tube (above) came along, Wright pitched an inspiring design to bridge the Bay. “It would have been brilliant,” architecture student Duncan Keefe told Bay Curious, “and I think it would have been very influential — and possibly changed the course of how other bridges subsequent to it would have been designed.”
In the late 1940s, Wright’s friend and engineer, Jaroslav Joseph Polivka, suggested he pitch a design solution for a second Bay bridge. Wright dubbed it the Butterfly Bridge, inspired by the thorax and wings of these beautiful flying insects. It would support six lanes of traffic but also two pedestrian walkways, and a central “hanging garden.” Cars and people would stop midway to enjoy the landscape and views. Lush greenery would also be partially visible to boats passing below.
The design had its issues. Structurally and aesthetically, it was very daring and unusual — no one was quite sure how it would actually be engineered and built, let alone paid for. And after Wright’s death, the project lost its already limited momentum, particularly as the Transbay Tube and San Mateo Bridge began to meet regional traffic demands.
Some people still talk about building another bridge across the Bay, but critics say the pressing need is not to build more space for cars, but instead for pedestrians, cyclists and public transit.
Although Wright designed dozens of structures for the Bay Area, only a handful were constructed, and a bridge was not among them. Still:
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In this experiment, we learned in a matter of minutes, a scientific principle which might have taken our stone age ancestors centuries to figure out. The epiphany: “A stone tool is much more effective when attached to a long stick.” The picture above was our first try at a little stone age axe. Although yours may look different, the principle is the same. The experiment displays the principle of leverage, and the mechanical advantage at the fulcrum (pivot point) by adding a lever (like a stick) to increase force (at the head of the stone age tool).
– A flat stone about the size of a bar of soap (or smaller for an easier project).
– A stick (not too dry) large enough to allow for your stone to be wedged in between.
– A sharp wooden wedge from a branch (to pry open a gap in your stick).
– Rope (or in our case, ivy vines for extra stone age effect).
– Gloves (for safety).
– A friend (or parent) for help.
1. Examine your stone and decide which end would best serve as the striking point. This is the side that will protrude out of your stick.
2. Position the wooden wedge about halfway up the length of the stick (stone age tools were crafted this way for added strength when assembling the tool).
3. Wear gloves, and use the flat side of the rock as a hammer to bang the wedge into the center of your stick creating a gap that can fit the stone.
4. Slip the stone into the wedge with your sharp side facing outward as a striking tool.
5. Take your rope or twine and crisscross two lengths together to create a strengthened rope called a cordage (the earliest form of rope).
6. Make sure your rock is secured in the center of your stick, and fasten your cordage around either side of the stone to secure it in place.
7. Cut (or break) the end of your stick, just above the stone to make a more traditional tool if desired.
8. Be careful when swinging your axe, as even the best crafted stone age tools sometimes became dislodged.
9. Congrats, you just made a stone age tool.
Leverage: How To Make a Stone Age Axe


A. M. Mikula, Research Engineer
Kingsbury, Inc., Philadelphia. Pa. 19154
An analysis of tilting-pad thrust bearing operating temperatures is described. The analysis includes an evaluation of various temperature locations based on their ability to reflect bearing operating conditions. Experimental results for a 267-mm (1O.5-in) 8-pad thrust bearing indicates that while a babbitt location on the trailing edge of a pad is often the hottest, the 75/75 percent location provides temperature data on the high-pressure region of the pad. Babbitt temperatures also provide a convenient indicator of the transition from laminar to turbulent flow in the oil film.
Bearing temperatures generated during the operation of a tilting-pad thrust bearing can provide a convenient means of assessing bearing performance. Widespread use of thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors (RTD's) has made possible the collection of this potentially valuable temperature data. Unfortunately, selecting the proper location(s) to place these devices is complicated by the numerous candidates within the bearing or lubricant. Unless the proper location(s) is monitored, the temperature measurements made will prove to be very poor indicators of overall bearing performance. Selection should be based on the ability of the selected location to reflect actual operating conditions, and not on the ease of installation of the measuring device.
This paper presents the results of a series of tests conducted on a tilting-pad thrust bearing to investigate the temperature behavior of various locations. Thermocouples were employed to measure the temperatures of the bearing pads and the lubricant.
The bearings were evaluated using a light turbine oil with a viscosity of 0.027 Pa·s @ 37.8°C and 0.006 Pa·s @ 98.9°C (150 ssu @ 100°F and 43 ssu @ 210°F) supplied at 46°C (115°F), for applied loads ranging from 0-3.45MPa (0-500 psi) and shaft speeds ranging from 4000 to 13,000 rpm.
The influence of lubricant supply method and flow rate are also evaluated. By reporting the influence of operating conditions on various locations within the bearing and lubricant, it is hoped that this paper will provide the information necessary to select the proper location to monitor bearing performance.
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Reading and Writing fill in the blanks practice exercise. Below is text with blanks. Choose the correct word for each blank to complete the text.
It’s the season for celebrating – and many of those celebrations include imbibing alcohol. Which (1………..) leaves us the next morning with (2……….) reminders of our excesses. But does what we drink—say bourbon versus vodka—make a difference? Apparently so, according to a study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Researchers enlisted 95 volunteers. Their sleep (3……….) were measured to make sure that lack of rest didn’t distort the results. Those who got drunk on bourbon reported worse (4……….) s—headaches, nausea and general discomfort. And they performed worse on tasks that (5…………) careful attention for (6…………) They didn’t sleep any worse than vodka drinkers, though. Here’s why bourbon might hurt more: many alcoholic beverages contain byproducts of fermentation called (7……….), complex organic compounds that in large doses can have toxic effects. And darker distilled drinks and wines generally have more of these congeners than do lighter ones. Bourbon, in fact, has 37 times more than vodka does. Which, the researchers note, may add to the hangover effect. So if you’re worried about a dark hangover cloud in the morning, maybe stick to lighter drinks tonight.
1. sometimes, fives, whites, jive
2. irrecoverable, uncomfortable, inhospitable, practicable
3. patterns, surgeons, scatters, cousins
4. hangover, bondholder, backwater, stockbroker
5. aquired, redialed, required, misfired
6. decision-making, prevaricating, divaricating, matriculating
7. congeners, asses, jobbers, gases
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Cancer Council SA is advocating for stronger legislation around e-cigarettes, following exponential increases in e-cigarette use and vaping amongst young people, and growing evidence of the harms of e-cigarettes.
E-cigarettes are proven to cause multiple direct health harms including acute lung injury, poisoning, burns, dental cavities, seizures and increased nicotine addiction. And a study from the Australian National University highlights that young people are most at risk.
E-cigarettes that do not contain nicotine are legal in South Australia and adults aged 18 and over can buy and use e-cigarettes that do not contain nicotine. However, Nicotine Vaping Products are a prescription only medicine in South Australia and it is illegal for retailers (other than pharmacies) to sell e-cigarettes or e-liquids that contain nicotine.
Cancer Council SA’s Prevention and Advocacy Manager, Christine Morris says we know that e-cigarettes are often mislabelled, claiming they don’t contain nicotine. This makes law enforcement difficult because retailers are able to avoid getting caught importing or selling illicit e-cigarettes.
“Many people who try e-cigarettes think they’re not going to get addicted to them, but we know that young people who vape are around three times more likely to take up smoking than non-vapers,” Christine says.
“It’s important that the state government enforces e-cigarette legislation banning sales to minors and cracks down on retailers who are illegally selling nicotine e-cigarettes without a valid prescription to help protect the health of South Australians, in particular young people.”
A report from Cancer Council Victoria’s Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC), commissioned by Cancer Council Australia and Quit, shows the vast majority of Australians (83%) overwhelmingly support action to regulate and enforce e-cigarettes to prevent a new generation from becoming addicted to nicotine.
Since Cancer Council SA was formed in 1928, advocacy has played a key role in our mission to invest in cancer research, ensuring people are aware of how to prevent cancer and fund support programs for people diagnosed with cancer. Since 2010, Cancer Council SA’s advocacy focus has been to obtain funding and legislative changes to support and protect South Australians.
For more information on e-cigarettes and the current legislation in South Australia visit www.cancersa.org.au/prevention/smoking/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping


Royal Palace of Turin
The Royal Palace of Turin (Italian: Palazzo Reale di Torino) is a building in Turin, Italy. It was the centre of the court of the old Duchy of Savoy for almost two hundred years.
The palace was the centre of the Savoyard royal court. It was the home of the royal family. It was greatly remodelled by Christine of France during the seventeenth century. The building was worked on by the famous architect Filippo Juvarra. The complex also includes the Palazzo Chiablese the home of the former Duke of Chablais. The Palace was also redecorated by Marie Jeanne of Savoy.
Before the marriage of Maria Antonia of Spain to Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia in 1750, the royal apartments were redecorated again.
Before becoming a royal residence, it was the centre of the Viceroys of Savoy that were appointed by Francis I of France after the French captured Savoy in 1536. The building later included the Bishops Palace called the Palazzo San Giovanni.
Media related to Royal Palace of Turin at Wikimedia Commons


Surviving the Grief of a Traumatic Loss
Grief and trauma are distinct and different experiences. However, after a traumatic loss, grief and trauma responses become compounded and intertwined. In this 14-page booklet, we discuss the intersection of grief and trauma.
Topics discussed in this resource include:
- Basic and general truths about grief
- Basic and general truths about trauma
- A definition of 'traumatic death and loss'
- A discussion of how experiencing a traumatic death could impact grief
- An explanation of the acute stress response
- Coping with traumatic grief
- Finding a therapist, support group, and online support
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About Gum Recession
Gum recession is a sign of gum disease, the most common cause of premature tooth loss in UK adults. This symptom occurs when the gums become infected. The infection causes the gums to recede, making more of the tooth visible and creating a large gap between the teeth and the gum line.
What causes gum recession?
Gum disease is the most common cause of receding gums. However, there are other risk factors including:
- Genetic influence
- Vigorous teeth cleaning
- Tooth grinding
- Poor oral hygiene
- Hormonal changes taking place in the body
Misaligned teeth can contribute to gum recession and tongue or lip piercings can also increase the risk of receding gums.
Gum recession tends to occur gradually and it may take a while for you to notice that your gums are receding. The first sign most people notice is heightened sensitivity, which causes discomfort when you eat or drink something hot or cold. You may also be able to notice visible changes, such as a tooth looking longer than normal.
How is gum disease treated?
In mild cases of gum disease, good oral hygiene can usually relieve symptoms. However, treatment for advanced gum disease is a much longer and more complex process. If you have periodontal disease, you will usually need to see a dentist and a dental hygienist on a regular basis for intensive cleaning treatments and treatments designed to remove tartar and prevent bacteria from collecting in the pockets between the teeth and gums. Examples of treatments include root planing and scale and polish. Surgical treatment can also be carried out to reduce the depth of the pockets.
In cases related to the bite and tooth grinding, other options are available including orthodontic treatment to straighten the teeth in the case of misaligned teeth and wearing a bite guard to prevent contact between the teeth.


Prevent food waste
In the EU alone, 173kg of food is thrown away per person every year, which corresponds to 88 million tons of waste per year. Worldwide even 1/3 of the weekly purchases end up in the garbage. That is 1.3 billion tons per year.
On the occasion of the International Day against Food Waste on September 29th, AHT would like to draw the attention to the importance of this topic.
To avoid food waste, functioning deep-freezing is essential. AHT devices cool and freeze over 37 million foods every day. The devices from AHT are designed in such a way that temperature stability can be guaranteed and damage to goods can be avoided. The KALEA models in particular impresses with its multi-circuit technology. In the unlikely event that a cooling circuit fails, the remaining circuits ensure stable cooling. This means that damage to the goods can be ruled out.
AHT makes a significant contribution to preventing food wastage.
Together with the German Frozen Food Institute (Deutsches Tiefkühlinsitue, short dti), AHT is in constant dialogue to establish the importance of this topic in the industry and politics. Thanks to the long-standing partnership, AHT was and is represented at various events and presents new developments and technologies to make the refrigeration and deep-freezing sector even safer and more efficient. The dti is one of the key drivers to raise awareness on the International Day against Food Waste and presents numerous real-life examples that can help consumers to save food.
Let’s take up this important topic together to make a contribution to a better world.


Assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies need to be aligned because they are all interconnected and work together to support effective teaching and learning. Here are a few reasons why alignment is important:
- Clear expectations: When assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies are aligned, it provides a clear picture of what students are expected to learn and how they will be assessed. This helps students understand what they need to do to succeed and how their progress will be measured.
- Focus on learning: Alignment helps ensure that instructional strategies are designed to support specific learning objectives, which are then assessed through appropriate assessments. This keeps the focus on learning, rather than on unrelated activities or assessments that do not support the learning objectives.
- Efficient use of time: Aligning assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies can help teachers use their time more efficiently. By focusing on specific learning objectives and using instructional strategies that support those objectives, teachers can create a more effective and efficient learning environment.
- Improved student outcomes: When assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies are aligned, it can lead to improved student outcomes. This is because students have a clear understanding of what they need to learn, and teachers are using instructional strategies that support that learning. Additionally, assessments are designed to measure student progress towards specific learning objectives, which can help identify areas where students need additional support.
In short, aligning assessments, learning objectives, and instructional strategies is critical for effective teaching and learning. It helps ensure clear expectations, a focus on learning, efficient use of time, and improved student outcomes.
The Partners4Results Standards module provides a framework to align standards to the district’s learning expectations.


Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey
The 2020 Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey (MYTS) measured the use of eight types of commercial tobacco products and included additional questions related to use of e-cigarettes (also known as "vaping"). The survey also measured exposure to tobacco advertising, secondhand smoke, and e-cigarette aerosol. One hundred public schools and classrooms across the state were randomly selected. 34 schools and 2,184 students in grades 6 through 12 took the survey resulting in an overall response rate of 29.4 percent. Prior to analysis, the data were adjusted for nonresponse and weighted to produce statewide prevalence estimates while accounting for the complex survey design.
In a typical administration year, about 70 schools participate in the MYTS. In 2020, we had to end data collection early, when the schools switched to distance learning in response to the coronavirus pandemic. After extensive investigation into the possible risk of nonresponse bias, we conclude that the 2020 MYTS data are sufficiently reliable to share with the public and use for decision-making but ask the reader to interpret these data with more caution than with previous MYTS administrations.
Teens and tobacco in Minnesota: Highlights from the 2020 Youth Tobacco Survey (PDF): This report covers survey results on conventional tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. It also presents results on the use of electronic cigarettes by Minnesota youth. See also: Youth Tobacco Survey frequency table, 2020 (XLS).
Teens and tobacco in Minnesota: Highlights from the 2017 Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey (PDF)
Youth Tobacco Survey frequency table, 2017 (XLS)
Teens and tobacco in Minnesota 2014 - Executive summary (PDF)
Teens and tobacco in Minnesota 2014 - Data book (PDF)
For more information on tobacco statistics, please visit Tobacco NUMBRS.
Archived reports from 2008 and 2011, as well as the Minnesota Adult Tobacco Use Survey (1999-2014) are available upon request from the Center for Health Statistics.


A study by Dr. Elzbieta Kuzma gives hope to those with a family history of dementia. The team followed almost 200,000 people over 60, some of them with genetic variants of dementia. In those with a healthy lifestyle, the incidence of the disease has been reduced by 32%.
This means that eating well and exercising can counteract the influence of genes. Exter University researchers followed 197,000 people for 8 years. Each person was classified according to the risk of dementia, starting from a genetic test: high, medium or low.
The researchers then assessed the lifestyle over the years, analyzing nutrition, alcohol consumption and physical activity. At this point they combined the data collected with the number of people suffering from dementia, 1,769 only during follow-up. People with the absolute healthiest lifestyle were those who did not smoke, trained regularly and ate well. Very few of these have developed dementia, regardless of genetic risk. For the same genes, for them the risk of getting sick has been reduced by 32% compared to those who followed an unregulated lifestyle.
The study shows that genes play an important role but much more limited than we tend to believe. People with a genetic predisposition and an unhealthy lifestyle had three times the chance of getting sick, compared to those not predisposed and with a healthy lifestyle. This means that it is possible to balance genes with nutrition and physical activity.


The elements that substantiate the origin of Stelvio or Stilfser cheese have clear historical references that define cheese-making tradition, place of origin and the relationship of the area in which it is made to the production zones defined in the disciplinary. These references date back to ancient times, as the influential Tyrolean historian Hermann Wopfner outlines in his book about mountain farmers (Book of Mountain Farmers by Hermann Wopfner, Bergbauernbuch, Universitaetsverlag Wagner; Volume I and Volume III).
Various documents and manuscripts cited in the book clearly show that the cheese is well established in the dietary habits of both the farming and non-farming populations.
The widespread existence of Schwaigen - farms in the 13th through the 16th century that paid taxes to landowners in the form of cheese - throughout Tyrol is well documented in land registers of the time. That cheese was used as a medium of exchange proves the importance of this product in the economic, and thus social, structure of the population of that time.
Production of Stelvio or Stilfser cheese has been in the historical record since 1914, when documents from the Stilfs (Stelvio) dairy describe production of the cheese.


Rhetoric has been broadly defined as the art of persuasion. Unfortunately, in the last two centuries, rhetoric has suffered a rather bad reputation because it has been deliberately overused to mislead and manipulate. However, the present argument claims that rhetoric is, above all, a method for creation, considering it as the study of the general relationships of unexpectedness for invention and persuasion.
Since rhetoric was established in the early fifth century, it has been concerned almost solely with language, public speaking, and literature. The term “figure” (such as metaphor, antithesis, metonymy, among many others) refers to any device or pattern of language in which meaning or form is enhanced or changed.
This study extrapolates to architecture and visual arts, what rhetoric does, which is not more than to put “things” together that have not been put together before, to create a new whole. Through the analysis of a large and heterogeneous group of art and architectural examples, this research constitutes a “proto-manual” of more than a hundred rhetorical tools and means by which architecture might be thought of, created, explained, and communicated. It reveals a particular methodology for the creation and communication of architecture and other visual disciplines beyond intuition and magic inspiration. This study attempts to explore the practical possibilities of application of rhetorical methods rather than to elaborate a comprehensive theory of rhetoric in the visual realm.
Investigating the relationships among form, event, body, subject, matter and/or space, the study reflects on the spatial and social conventions, contradictions, and dislocations found in contemporary “everyday” life. Rhetorical figures are used as interrogative and critical tools to stimulate our social conscience and also to assist spectators’ awareness of the challenges of our society.
TitleColors of Rhetoric: Places of Invention in the Visual Realm
AuthorDr. María Fullaondo


The Joint Nature Conservation Committee is out with a report on "Non-native species in UK Overseas Territories." The review looked at non-native plant and animal introductions on 17 different British Overseas Territories (Bermuda, Falkland Islands, etc.) and the Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man et al.). More than 2200 different species introductions have been recorded in the survey areas, and the researchers note that is most likely an underestimate, since few of the territories have completed full inventories.
There don't appear to be a lot of similarities between territories, with the number of non-native species ranging from over 1000 (Bermuda) to none or close to none in some cases. Species found in four or more territories include standard island pests like feral cats (felis catus) and black and Norwegian rats (Rattus rattus and R. norvegicus), and also the red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), ice plant (Carpobrotus edulis), and mesquite (Prosopis juliflora).
At the bottom of the page are links to the full report here (.pdf) and the complete data set in an Excel spreadsheet (.zip). Note that the report is about non-native introductions, with no determination made as to whether the species found were "invasive" or not. It is also not clear whether species had to be naturalized to be included in the study.
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How exactly does Antivirus Application Work?
You need to be aware of the different types of internet threats that threaten your laptop or computer, including malware. Antivirus program has two main capabilities: real-time encoding in the background and scheduled full-system scans. This applies the latest virus meanings to protect your personal computer. It is essential to keep your anti virus updated. It will also have increased detection prices and a minimal false positive fee.
Your antivirus application should be able to protect your PC out of malware, infections, and spyware and adware. You should also check to see if the antivirus deal you are considering could provide you with functions that you may need. For example , a few antivirus packages have functions that can choose your computer quicker and more safeguarded. You can also purchase a multi-device antivirus security software package that provides security for a number of devices.
Ant-virus software reads your machine for suspicious software programs and compares all of them against best-known malware rules. If the software program detects a code that is certainly www.scienceawario.net/5-best-free-antivirus-tools being a virus, it will eventually flag this and remove it from the program. Some antivirus programs actually alert you when a malicious code was detected, so that you can take action quickly and remove it from your computer.
Antivirus program works by scanning services files and programs on your computer and external storage units for harmful files. It examines the files independently and checks their content against a database of known viruses. Infected files will be either removed or quarantined, depending on the type of malwares. Antivirus software program also helps keep your computer working smoothly by monitoring the behavior of all the software.
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Building culture has a tremendous impact on teacher satisfaction, student engagement, and the daily education experience. This month’s article shows us how social contagion can cause teacher stress to burden students, teacher enthusiasm to excite students, and more!
Later, Laurence responds to a listener request with details on how he builds his classroom culture in the first two weeks of school. We also bring back the non-sequitur with a debate on a dramatic claim from Twitter.
The Peer Review welcomes Matthew Moore, an educator with a flipped classroom. He shares how he leverages technology daily while still being mindful of the myth of the digital native.
- First Segment – 1:12 – Social contagion in classrooms and buildings
- Second Segment – 21:11 – Culture setting in the first weeks & teacher/student interactions per day
- Third Segment – 30:40 – Peer Review with Matthew Moore on flipped learning with responsible technology
Teacher & Adjunct Professor
Burgess, L. G., Riddell, P. M., Fancourt, A., & Murayama, K. (2018). The Influence of Social Contagion Within Education: A Motivational Perspective. Mind, Brain, and Education.
- Research, Digital Natives, Flipped Learning & Two Pints PLC (Matthew Moore)
- The Return of Dr. Fox (Psychology Today)
- Bias, the Brain, and Student Evaluations of Teaching (Merritt 2012)
- An Open letter to Students Returning to School (John Green)
- Make It Stick (2014)
- Class Size Effects on the Number and Types of Student-Teacher Interactions in Primary Classrooms (Folmer-Annevelink 2009)
- How much research has been done on flipped learning? Annual update for 2018 (Flipped Learning, Talbert)
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Written by Mark Hubbard, Executive Chef at Highmark Senate Plaza
There’s a buzz coming from more and more backyards in Pennsylvania, and it’s not the drone of lawnmowers or the humming of cicadas. Its bees — up to 90,000 of them in a single hive — and your neighbors might just be keeping them.
Bee keeping, or apiculture, is not only a hobby among those who are looking for healthier plants, fruits and vegetables; it’s an essential part of our local produce sustainability.
“We certainly have seen some benefits of the pollination,” says Charles Fonistock of Annville, PA. “The fruit trees on our property have thrived in the last three years, due to a larger number of bees. We have a rather large, fresh produce counter at a local market and have noticed how much larger and better looking the vegetables are with a larger bee population. We hear from our neighbors, ‘Oh, I got apples this year and I haven’t had apples in so long.’ The neighbors have appreciated seeing the bees around.”
Many local orchards, including Hollabaugh Bros., Inc. of Adams County, raise honey bees for pollination of their fruit trees and vegetables. “The honey bee is essentially the stork of the plant world” says Miss Ellie Hollabaugh. “Many plants have male and female flowers, but need an outside agent to transport po
llen from the male to the female flower to produce fruit. The honey bee is this conduit. We also use bumble bees that pollinate things like blueberries and other berry plants.”
“We also plant large native plots of wild flowers to keep our native bees that we don’t keep in hives on the property; these bees are an essential part of reproduction. We sell our fruits, vegetables and fresh honey. Without the honey bee and the bumble bee we would have none of those.”
Our Google team also has implemented bee hives on its roof to help with the pollination of their herbs and roof top vegetable gardens. Lee Keener (Executive Chef, Parkhurst Dining) also uses all of the honey they harvest from the hives for his Google guests.
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Brass has been used for centuries to create utensils, intricate sculptures, and other long-lasting decorative items that provide excellent return for money spent. There are three methods of casting brass in the current times, and more than one brass casting service provider is using one of these methods to cast brass in the required shape and design.
Lost Wax Process
One of the earliest known methods of casting brass is the lost wax procedure. Making a mould entails creating a wax replica of the desired object, which is then covered in clay or another substance. This mould is then heated to melt the wax mould, and the cavity is filled with molten brass to create a perfectly controlled and intricate detailed item, whether for decoration or general use.
Sand Casting Method
The sand casting method is the most popular. Most of the time, you will find each sand casting company using this method to cast brass. This process is environmentally friendly and is also used to create eco-brass. In this process, sand is used as a mould instead of clay or other materials. The pattern of the item is created in a block of wood or another metal, and the sand is packed around this shape. This replica material is removed, and molten brass is poured into the sand mould. Many use this method of sand casting foundry to create brass in an eco-friendly manner.
Investment Casting Method
This method is similar to the lost wax process and uses plaster and ceramic mixtures as a mould instead of sand or clay. A shape is formed by wax,which is then melted and removed from the mould, and molten brass is poured into the mould and allowed to cool before removing it.
All these three methods are good enough to create brass objects, but the most popular is sand casting because it can makeeco brass which is a very environmentally friendly metal.


The Project Engineer’s Guide To Facility Systems Design & Installation | Section 1
Understanding the Basics of Facility Systems
Today’s processing businesses rely on highly complex, well-optimized processes to make, store, and transport their products.
The facilities where this happens are comprised of a complex framework of equipment, structures, and pathways. Whether your business is food & beverage production, oil & gas extraction, or nutritional complex creation—the components of a facility are often similar.
The major systems of a processing facility often include:
Here’s the challenge—every industrial facility is a unique organism, made up of a number of process and/or utility systems. And each system is a collection of equipment, structures, and parts.
You can see, then, how it can be dangerous to scope a project based on only the equipment costs. The equipment cost is only part of the true cost consideration.
What is a “System”?
Rarely does a single piece of equipment provide the entire solution to a process unit operation challenge.
A cooling tower, for example, won’t cool without properly designed recirculation pumps, a blow down mechanism, properly specified chemical treatment, and coordination with the piping and equipment systems. These aspects that make the cooling tower perform, when combined with the cooling tower, comprise a “cooling tower system.” A cooling tower for Minnesota will be much different than a cooling tower for East Texas.
Another example is a wet scrubber. By itself, a scrubber won’t do too much without critical ancillary support devices such as a fan, a recirculation pump, often times a pH control loop, sometimes a side arm cooler, blow down, level control, and typically, an exhaust stack. Again, when all these components are assembled, they create a scrubber system.
For this reason, the project engineer must think in terms of the total system when scoping a new capital project. A system is the capital equipment, ancillary components, support structures, and connections to the rest of the plant.


Portlandia albiflora is a large shrub of up to 5-10 feet tall, it is native to Jamaica and can be grown in USDA zones 9-11. It can flourish in full sun or semi-shade, that means it is not necessary to provide full sun in hot regions.
Regular watering is essential for it to grow at an optimal rate and prevent potential problems like mildew caused by dryness. The white, off-white flowers give that Caribbean vibe to a garden, being highly fragrant and attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, adding an extra bit of beauty.
The Portlandia albiflora is easy to grow in pots, even in cold regions. Indoors the pot should be placed in a bright daylight spot out of direct sunlight. Water when the soil is dry to keep the soil humid, fertilizer is not necessary since it is a slow grower. Use a well-drained soil and consider using a soil additives like perlite or peat, this helps to maintain the right levels of dampness.
Outdoors it should have full or semi-shade, avoid planting it directly in full sun, this tree needs regular watering while it establishes itself, when firmly rooted weekly watering will suffice. Mulch around the plant can be used to keep the soil moist and help retain heat. If in a cold region during the winter, use a blanket to protect the roots from frost.
Overall, Portlandia albiflora is an eye-catching, fragrant but slow-growing tree native to Jamaica. It needs regular water, fertilizer is not necessary, can live in full sun or semi-shade and needs protection in cold regions. It gives that Caribbean vibe to any garden, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its white, off-white flowers. Show it love and it will give you beauty and a bit of Jamaica in return.


Triadic colors are a type of color scheme that uses three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. This type of color scheme is often used in art and design to create a sense of balance and harmony.
The color wheel is a visual representation of the colors of the spectrum, arranged in a circle. The primary colors - red, yellow, and blue - are located at the three points of an equilateral triangle, and all other colors are created by mixing these primary colors.
Triadic colors are created by choosing three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. For example, a triadic color scheme could use the colors red, yellow, and blue, or green, purple, and orange. This type of color scheme creates a sense of balance and harmony, as the colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel and do not clash with each other.
Triadic color schemes are often used in art and design to create a sense of visual interest and harmony. For example, a painting or design that uses a triadic color scheme may use one color for the background, one color for the main elements of the design, and one color for the accents and details. This creates a balanced and harmonious composition that is pleasing to the eye.
In addition to their use in art and design, triadic colors are also often used in branding and marketing. Companies and organizations may use a triadic color scheme in their logos, branding, and marketing materials to create a cohesive and consistent visual identity. For example, a company that sells outdoor equipment may use a triadic color scheme that includes the colors green, blue, and orange, to create a sense of adventure and outdoor adventure.
By using triadic colors, you can create a cohesive and harmonious visual composition that is pleasing to the eye.


In preparation for our upcoming concert, Songs of the Cinema on May 10th 2014, we are starting a blog series of the same name, which will focus on a different aspect of ‘movie music’ each week!
A film orchestra is a very specialized type of ensemble musical group. For the most part, orchestras that have been assembled to record the score for a film do not perform in public. For the most part, the specialty of a film orchestra is to record in studio the music that has been composed for a film.
During these recording sessions, the studio is filled with sound recording equipment, in order to capture the best sound, and minute details. In most cases, the film is projected onto a large screen in the recording studio. This adds greatly to the performance from the musicians. Film orchestras require a level of precision and technicality that greatly enhances the performances from the actors on the screen.
Here is a great video demonstrating the scoring, and recording of the music from Canadian composer Howard Shore for the movie The Hobbit:
Here is a similar video from Star Wars composer, John Williams:
An interesting area in which orchestral recordings is developing is in the music for video games. Here is a video looking at the music, and orchestral recording for the Harry Potter video game:
For those interested, this is a very informative blog that takes a look at scoring for film. It has some fascinating insights into sound recording, and orchestral film recordings.
What do you think of film orchestras? Tell us in the comments below!


Nursing as a career
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Nursing as a Career, Vocation, or Job?
Nursing as a Career, vocation or just a job is a question that may receive many different answers. In my own personal opinion, I think that Nursing could be all three for different people or even all three things for the same person. Is it so hard to believe that someone’s job is their career, and even that the person is lucky enough to have a career/job as their vocation in life? I think not. A job is something that one gets paid for, makes a living off of it and takes pride in their work. A career is a lifelong commitment to a job or line of work. You get paid for it, you sometimes get benefits and even get to retire. A vocation is a calling in life. It is God’s chosen area for one to work in or do. It is a special talent. “Individual nursing practice is determined by the career path selected and is dependent upon education, experience, work setting and geographical location. Nurses may follow their personal and professional interests by working with any group of people, in any setting, at any time. There is no profession which offers as many opportunities for diversified roles as does nursing.” (Sigma Theta Tau,2014)
“Using Blum’s model of vocations it is argued that such occupations are socially expressed within practices embodying traditions, norms and a range of meanings: industrial, social, personal and moral. Vocational workers are those who identify in certain ways with these traditions, norms and meanings.”(PubMed, 2002) “Nursing as a job requires not only treating patients who are sick and injured, but also offering advice and emotional support to patients and their families, taking care of paperwork (lots and lots of paperwork), helping doctors diagnose patients and providing advice and follow-up care.” (Snagajob,2014)


by Moshe Ephrat, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Cerumen, or ear wax, is a common reason for patients to be seen. Cerumen is a substance that is a mixture of secretions by glands in the ear canal, skin, as well as dust and debris. It serves a role in preventing local infection, however, when it accumulates it can cause symptoms of ear fullness, congestion, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Accumulation of ear wax is due to failure of the wax to be naturally expelled from the ear canal. Narrow ear canal, hairs, hearing aids and inappropriate "Q-tip" use can all be causes of cerumen retention. Cleaning the outer ear using cotton tip applicators will often push the wax further into the ear canal. Q-tip use may also accidentally puncture the eardrum as well as irritate the ear canal skin predisposing a person to otitis externa (outer ear infection). Removing ear wax in the office can be performed with various techniques. Syringing with warm water, using ear curettes to “hook” out the wax and using suctioning equipment are most often used at your ENT physician’s office.


What is Pride Month? Pride is an expression of the diversity and love that many individuals, families, schools, communities, organizations, and countries’ experience in their unique sexual and gender identities. Gay pride is an expression of the self-love, self-confidence, respect, and increased awareness of all lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgendered people as a group. Pride, unlike shame and stigma, is usually the dominant positive attitude that supports all gay rights movements worldwide.
What is Pride Month? Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgendered individuals around the world celebrate this in June for the worldwide celebration of pride. Some consider it because the gay and lesbian community were instrumental in lobbying for the rights of this group, which was a major step towards the freedom of gender expression that is now enjoyed by the general public. In addition, some also view it as a time to celebrate the sexual orientation of LGBTQ individuals, something that some cultures still understand to be a mark of shame in their society. All individuals should take care of their sexual health. If you require access to Home StI Kits London, consider Checkurself, a provider of Home StI Kits London
What is Pride Month? LGBTQ individuals all over the world are celebrating this special occasion with fun, parties, art events, fundraisers, rallies, parades, vigils, performances, speeches, conferences, literature projects, clothing drives and awareness raising programs. This is a time for the world to come out and support the community, people who are struggling against unjust laws, violence, poverty, and prejudice, a time when unity is key and the oppressed learn to stand up for themselves and each other.


Waldorf Woodworking Resources
"What we call our experience is almost entirely determined by our habits of attention." - William James
Our goal in transforming our unconscious tech habits is to regain perspective about what is important in our lives that we wish to pay attention to. Establishing clear values for our families makes that easier. Read the resources below for studies to support your choices, strategies and tactics to bring your life back in alignment, and stories of transformation for inspiration to stick the course.
Crafting - Transforming Materials and the Maker
Educating the WIll
Recommended Articles & Videos
Types of Woodworking
- Green woodworking - Working with wood that is still wet.
- Seasoned woodworking - Working with wood that has been dried.
- Gouges for green woodworking - Green woodworker David Fisher puts together a collection of his favorite gouges, suggesting which sizes are most useful and explaining what each is best used for.
- Draw Knife
- Sandpaper cutter
- Shave Horse
- Shrink Pots (FineWoodworking.com) - The traditional container made with green wood. (PDF download)
- Greenwood Bowl (FineWoodworking.com)
- Shave Horse Spatula (Youtube)
- Bowl making - From greenwood to finished bowl with tools and techniques.


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Perception! Blame! Policy! More than an addiction
We’ve all seen the headlines. West Virginia has the highest drug overdose death rate in the nation…Why the opioid epidemic is so bad in West Virginia… Acknowledging West Virginia’s drug problem…Addicted State…these are just a few. In my organization, we treat people in the grip of addiction every day. Whether we are caring for adults in our hospital who have been self-treating their psychiatric diagnoses with illicit or prescription drugs, or children who have experienced the trauma inflicted through living in an environment where drug use is rampant, or we are caring for people who come to us for help withdrawing from alcohol or drugs, we are seeing every day the ravages of substance use disorder. It’s not easy for our patients, it’s not easy for their families, it’s a struggle for our communities, and it’s a stressor for our care providers. But the bottom line—there is hope. Let’s talk about Substance Abuse Disorder (SAD). Substance Abuse Disorder is a chronic brain disorder with a chance for recurrence. Like any other chronic disease, the impact of SAD is felt in many parts of an individual’s life. Work or school might be impacted. Relationships may be affected. Routines may be altered because of the chronic disease. And, most importantly, care and attention is needed to control the chronic disease. Understanding addiction as a brain disease has significant implications for the public perception of addicts and their families, for addiction treatment practice, and for aspects of public policy. What about perception? More and more we are hearing the discussion of addiction as a chronic disease. This shift in perception will help as we develop prevention and treatment programs and get away from the thinking that the person with SAD is to “blame” for their disease. The need to remove the stigma of addiction is never more important than today. Treatment services will only work if those who need them feel comfortable seeking them out.
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Teaching Your Child A New Language
By Greg Zambrano
Learning a second language at times is very common, depending on the family or community.
Sometimes, the children must learn the native language of the parents or ancestors for cultural reasons or parents might encourage a child to learn a second language like Chinese, French, Spanish or Japanese to further increase their possibilities of obtaining a great career.
It is a wonderful idea to learn multiple languages to converse with people of different countries and expand your knowledge.
For children, learning a new language is generally easier than for adults, but positive encouragement from parents is needed.
One language that I recommend is Latin, a sacred language of the Roman Catholic Church that is deeply seeded in mystery. Using Latin in prayer brings a sense of beauty, fulfillment and closeness to God.
Since Latin will always be with us, so why not jump in the mystery and be enwrapped in it?
To simply connect to this history, just listen to Dominican St. Thomas Aquinas’ “Pange Lingua Gloriosi Corporis Mysterium” and “Tantum Ergo” in Latin. My personal favorites are “Ubi Caritas,” “Ave Maris Stella” and “Dies Irae.”
As a holy language, it is a vehicle to take us further into the mystery, tradition and ancient culture.
Whenever I am doing something new, I look for examples and references. The saints – many who were priests and religious – are our guides. What I often notice about them is that they chose to search for holiness and often prayed in Latin.
Attend a Latin Mass celebrated throughout the archdiocese. When I leave a Latin Mass, some of the Latin, especially the hymns, sticks with me.
On YouTube, I have found abundant resources like Gregorian Chants and prayers to keep on learning and nurturing my faith.
It is important that we pray, as a family, to ask for and receive God’s blessing, furthering the pursuit of education and, at the same time, learning our faith.
I’ve found Latin to be the perfect vehicle to do this.


The logical fallacies behind M2C (the Mesoamerican/two Cumorahs theory) are nothing new. Book of Mormon scholars have been resorting to logical fallacies for over 100 years.
The January 1900 issue of Autumn Leaves reported on a debate about Limhi's explorers that involved this question: "Did Ether take the plates to the land Desolation, or did Limhi's party go to New York State?"
The assumption behind the question is that the final battles of the Jaredites took place in New York, but that the "land of Desolation" was in Mexico.
This is the logical fallacy of false dilemma or false dichotomy that our M2C friends engage in. In this case, the false dilemma is that they don't consider a third option; i.e., that the land of Desolation was not far from New York.
These early debates eventually compared only two alternatives: a hemispheric model vs a limited model in Mesoamerica. When only those two alternatives are considered, the limited model makes more sense.
But the limited model only works if Cumorah is in Mexico, despite what Joseph, Oliver, and their contemporaries and successors taught about Cumorah in New York. Hence the development, by a process of reasoning, of M2C.
The debates in the early 1900s never considered the possibility of a limited geography based on the New York Cumorah.
Our current M2C citation cartel likewise rejects the possibility of a limited geography based on the New York Cumorah.
That's why so much confusion exists, even though Joseph and Oliver explained the facts in words as plain as words can be.
Those interested should read an awesome blog that is documenting the origins of M2C.
Definition: A false dilemma, also referred to as false dichotomy, is an informal fallacy based on a premise that erroneously limits what options are available. The source of the fallacy lies not in an invalid form of inference but in a false premise.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the award-winning founder of JUMP Math, All Things Being Equal is a proven guide to succeeding in math, and a passionate argument for why this success can and must be available to the majority instead of the privileged few. For two decades, John Mighton has developed strategies for fostering intellectual potential in all children through learning math. Math, Mighton says, provides us with mental tools of incredible power. When we learn math we learn to see patterns, to think logically and systematically, to draw analogies, to perceive risk, to understand cause and effect--among many other critical skills. Yet we tolerate and in fact expect a vast performance gap in math among students, and live in a world where many adults aren't equipped with these crucial tools. This learning gap is unnecessary, dangerous and tragic, he cautions, and it has led us to a problem of intellectual poverty which is apparent everywhere--in fake news, political turmoil, floundering economies, even in erroneous medical diagnoses. In All Things Being Equal, Mighton argues that math study is an ideal starting point to break down social inequality and empower individuals to build a smarter, kinder, more equitable world. Bringing together the latest cognitive research and incremental learning strategies, Mighton goes deep into the classroom and beyond to offer a hopeful--and urgent--vision for a numerate society.
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The Selfish Gene (Unabridged)
Richard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it. His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and have forced thousands to rethink their beliefs about life.
In his internationally best-selling, now classic, volume, The Selfish Gene, Dawkins explains how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene. The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition, ruthless exploitation, and deceit, and yet, Dawkins argues, acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature. Bees, for example, will commit suicide when they sting to protect the hive, and birds will risk their lives to warn the flock of an approaching hawk.
Best Science Book read by Exceptional Narrator.
This book is highly recommended and Richard is one of the best narrators there is.
Endless forms most wonderful..
This explanation of The Fact of Evolution by Natural Selection(and artificial selection) is among the best in the world. Dawkins explains the intricacies of the idea which united the world of cause and effect with the world of biological diversity. He coined the term 'meme' in this book as a packet of cultural information which gets passed down from generation to generation just as a gene is passed through DNA to succeeding generations.
He explains in great detail the ideas and complexities of evolution in language anyone can understand.
A MUST READ
I found this audiobook to be compelling, well done, narrated beautifully by Dawkins and in my opinion, should be mandatory reading for ALL students in public high schools.


The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation by Brenda Wineapple:
Andrew Johnson nominated William Tecumseh Sherman as General of the U.S. Army in command of the new military Division of the Atlantic. There were no military reasons for this new division, which included the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and there were no military reasons for the rank. Johnson had not consulted with the army beforehand. His sole aim was to humiliate General Grant.
Johnson was foolish to assume that Sherman would be willing to resettle in Washington, where his division would be headquartered, or that he would accept a position in rank equal to that of his friend. Sherman wearily told Johnson that the battle-tested Grant, the often-slandered Grant, the Grant who’d seen his soldiers slit the gullets of starving mules to satisfy their own hunger, this Grant now, today, had never been more upset. “If this political atmosphere can destroy the equanimity of one so guarded and prudent as he is,” Sherman explained, “what will be the result with one so careless and outspoken as I am? Therefore, with my consent, Washington never.”
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In 2015, Kate Baker and colleagues published the first report of a child with severe disability and a mutation in Synaptotagmin 1 (SYT1). SYT1 is the critical molecular trigger for fast, synchronous neurotransmitter release, highlighting an important new mechanism for developmental disorders.
Following this first case report, genomic testing laboratories around the world began to look for similar cases. By 2017, ten more young people with SYT1 mutation had been identified in Europe, the USA, Jordan and Australia. Kate, who now works at the MRC CBU as a Programme Leader, worked with these international clinical centres and with parents to collect detailed information about each child. Although every family has its own unique story, there are strong similarities between the problems experienced by children with SYT1 mutation. For example, most of the children do not use speech to communicate, spend a lot of time chewing their fingers, and are described as “unpredictable”, switching from calm to agitated for no obvious reason. Another striking similarity is an unusual pattern of brain electrical activity, not seen in other neurodevelopmental disorders. These similarities mean that SYT1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder can be confidently diagnosed in future.
To understand how SYT1 mutations identified in these children affect brain function, Kate teamed up with Sarah Gordon, a synaptic physiologist at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Australia. Sarah and her team found that each of the SYT1 mutations affects brain cells in slightly different ways. However, when any of the mutations is present alongside some normal SYT1 protein (which is the situation for patients), electrically-stimulated neurotransmitter release is slowed down. The mutations causing the biggest “slow-down” were found in children with the most severe neurodevelopmental problems, suggesting a direct link between SYT1 function, neurotransmission speed and cognitive development.
Over time, we hope to understand how SYT1 mutations and neurotransmitter release speed affect specific brain systems and cognitive skills such as action control and communication. The ultimate goal is to discover safe and effective therapies for children with SYT1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder and related conditions.
To read the full article and see the results of this integrated genetics and neuroscience project please click here: SYT1-associated neurodevelopmental disorder: a case series
For further information, please contact Kate Baker or Sarah Gordon


- Visible Light Reflected: The percent of total visible light to be reflected by a glazing system. Test method – ASTM E 903-82.
- VLT: Visible Light Transmitted or VLT is the percent of total visible light that passes through the glass.
- Total Solar Energy Absorbed: The percent of total energy to be absorbed by a glazing system. Solar absorbency is that portion of total solar energy neither transmitted nor reflected on glass. Test method – ASTM E 903-82.
- Emissivity: The ability of surface to absorb heat and to reflect it. The lower the emissivity, the less room heat is absorbed – the more heat is reflected back into the room.
- Shading Coefficient: The ratio of solar heat gain through a given glazing system to the solar heat gain under the same conditions for clear, unshaded double strength window glass (DSA). The shading coefficient defines the sun control capability of the glazing system.
- Ultra Violet (UV) Block: The percent of Ultra Violet radiation to be passed through a glazing system. Test method – ASTM D1003.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: The total amount of solar energy that goes to the inside of the building by reflection and by absorption.
Total Solar Energy Rejected: The percent of solar energy rejected by a glazing system equals solar reflectance plus the part of solar absorption which is reradiated outward.
Total Solar Energy Reflected: The percent of total solar energy (300-2500 nanometers) to be reflected by a glazing system. Test method – ASTM E 903-82.
- Total Solar Energy Transmitted: The percent of total solar energy to be passed through a glazing system. Test method – ASTM E 903-82.
- U-Factor: The overall heat transfer coefficient of the glazing system, U -Factor is a measure of the heat transfer that occurs through the glazing system, and its outer and inner surfaces. The overall coefficient of heat transfer equals the reciprocal of R value.


An experimental program of large-scale direct shear tests has indicated that shear displacement of a gravel drainage layer and nonwoven geotextile protection layer over a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane under moderate to high normal stress conditions can cause much greater damage to the geomembrane than static pressure alone. Essentially, no damage was observed at low normal stress. The greatest damage occurred at high normal stress (1,389 kPa) using a lightweight geotextile (335 g=m2) and yielded an average of 31 holes=m2, with a maximum hole size of 29 mm. Surprisingly, geomembrane damage measured using a lightweight geotextile was greater than that measured using no geotextile due to a change in failure surface location. For the same conditions, shear-induced damage was slightly less for a geomembrane placed on a compacted sand subgrade than on a compacted clay subgrade. Interface shear strength increased significantly with decreasing geotextile mass/area due to greater out-of-plane deformation of the geomembrane. The findings suggest that the placement of a gravel drainage layer on top of a HDPE geomembrane, even with a protection nonwoven geotextile, should be viewed with caution for landfill bottom liner systems and other moderate- to high-stress applications. If there is a reasonable expectation for interface shear displacement, project-specific direct shear tests should be conducted to determine the potential for shear-induced geomembrane damage. Recommendations are provided for the performance of such tests and for design options when damage mitigation is necessary.
|Original language||English (US)|
|Journal||Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering|
|State||Published - 2014|
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Environmental Science(all)


The premise of Blink is that human beings are good at making instantaneous and generally quite accurate decisions based on very little information. In some cases, apparently, when we have more information, the accuracy of our decisions does not increase along with the rise in information available. Gladwell introduces a number of examples – marriage guidance counsellors who can tell from tiny snippets of film whether a couple’s marriage will survive, tasters who can instantly tell whether re-used ingredients have been used, doctors who use a simple algorithm to determine whether a patient presenting symptoms of heart attack are at real risk – and writes very entertainingly.
However, he has a tendency to repetition, as though the book was based on a series of lectures, and some inclusions, while interesting, don’t exactly agree with the conclusions he draws. The highly accurate “snap decision”, however, seems to be only possible if the person presented with the data and is making the decision is an expert; but Gladwell maintains that even untrained people could make a good guess based on tiny snippets of information.
It’s an interesting book (similar in style to the misnamed Freakonomics, which is more about statistics than economics), and would be good for discussions after reading it, but Gladwell doesn’t seem to make any real point in his book.


NOTE: THIS TEACHER'S GUIDE IS A PRELIMARY SAMPLE. IT INCLUDES ALL 36 UNITS OF CONTENT WITH SOME TEACHING GUIDANCE (more guidance to be added later). THE GUIDE WILL BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH A BUNDLE OF MEMORY STATEMENT CARDS, STUDENT NOTEBOOK, AND OTHER TOOLS IN EARLY SUMMER 2023. PLEASE ENJOY UTILIZING THIS FREE TEACHER'S GUIDE IN ITS CURRENT FORM HOWEVER YOU SEE FIT FOR YOUR FAMILY.
Gentle + Classical Sequence 1 has been designed for students ages 6-8 years to explore literature, scripture, catechism, poetry, art, music, history, and geography in a gentle, classical way. Sequence 1 is intended to be used following Gentle + Classical Primer, and it utilizes our existing programs of Morning Virtues and On Mission.
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This program has been designed to combine the beauty of Morning Virtues with the culture and explorations of On Mission, adapted and scheduled for first and second grade students. Additionally, you'll find an American history section that is simple in implementation but rich in execution. The language portion of the program is geared toward first graders and very early readers. Second graders will likely need to omit this section.
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If learning an instrument is important to you, it is critical that you make time for practice. Here are some tips for making the most out of your practice time 🙂
- Make a schedule of all of your activities to find the down time you might not have considered. You’ll be surprised at how much free time you may have.
- Something as simple as scanning over your music before bed and/or after waking up can increase familiarity with your music, thus making your next practice session a little easier.
- Try picking up your instrument and running through your practice material during the commercials of your favorite TV show.
- Turn your phone off! Doing so increases attention span and focus for practice.
- Recording your practice sessions enables you to go back and listen, helping you to identify the things you need work on and appreciate the things you excel at!
- Always challenge yourself! If you have accomplished your assigned homework, don’t be afraid to accelerate forward.
- Even just imagining how to play your exercises in your head can help build familiarity while away from your instrument and music.
- Remember that practice alone doesn’t make perfect, but perfect practice makes perfect. Be cognizant of how you practice to ensure you aren’t learning improper technique or instilling incorrect patterns.
- ALWAYS be patient with yourself. Sometimes it can frustrating learning a new piece that seems overly challenging, and in those moments, it is wise to take a step back to breathe before diving into the piece again. Music is rarely mastered quickly.
- Start slow! We all want to immediately play as quick as possible because playing fast is fun but starting slow lets us recognize more than just the notes and rhythms. It helps make the music in front of us sound, well, MUSICAL!!
Keep these few tips in mind and soon you shall notice great strides of improvement in your playing!


After two days sailing across the South Atlantic, we finally saw land ahead! The first features of South Georgia cut the horizon only to disappear again in the low clouds. Sailing toward our first destination, we passed a steep cliff filled with macaroni penguins and other birds. It was the perfect introduction to our expedition in South Georgia.
Later in the afternoon, we boarded our Zodiacs and explored Elsehul Bay, located on the north coast of the island. As soon as we started scouting these shores, we experienced a burst of life coming from the protected areas. It was a bountiful reward for crossing the seas to reach these coasts.
Many different seabirds nest in the bay, including black-browed albatrosses, grey-headed albatrosses, and light-mantled albatrosses. On the beaches, we observed large groups of fur seals and some elephant seals hauled out on the litoral. We also saw gentoo penguins and king penguins. They are finishing their breeding season. Some of them are already molting their feathered coat for a new one to protect them until next summer.
On one of these beaches, we could see remnants of try pots, the last vestige of the sealing era that is part of the island’s history. These animals were hunted almost to extinction. Since we have protected them and given nature a chance to recuperate, the seals fill every inch of this territory with life today.
An extraordinary start for our expedition in a unique place in our world: wild South Georgia.


We have been studying the Age of Discovery in Europe which began in the early 15th century with Portuguese explorers looking for a sea route to India. They were hoping to find a sea route for the purpose of merchant trade because the land route had become overtaken and dangerous.
The explorations to find a sea route to India began with Prince Henry the Navigator. He developed a new ship called a caravel that was lighter, swifter, and more easy to navigate than the largest ships that had been used up until then. Bartholomew Diaz was the first explorer to travel south along Africa's eastern coast and around the southern tip into the Indian Ocean. Christopher Columbus, of course, tried to find a western route to India and ended up discovering America. Vasco de Gama finally completed a sea journey to India via the southern tip of Africa in 1498.
The explorers all used various tools for navigation. They used the stars, astrolabes, quadrants, and of course, a compass. We pulled out one of our compasses and headed outside.
I had the kids use the compass to navigate around the neighborhood. Nicholas has his own compass and has taken classes on navigation so this was mostly an activity for Rachel. She loved it and wants to keep my compass now.
Even after she had completed my navigation exercise, Rachel continued to walk around using the compass to help her determine the direction she was heading. It was a fun way to bring the study of navigation to life!
After using the compass to explore the neighborhood, we decided to make our own compass. It is really very simple. You'll need a thin layer of cork, a needle, a bar magnet, and a bowl of water.
The kids slid the needle over the magnet about 50 times. You have to do this in one direction. Don't slide it back and forth. Now your needle should be magnetized!
Put the magnet on top of the cork and place it in the water. As long as it can spin freely, and not bump into the side of the bowl, the needle will turn to point North!
We talked about how compasses helped navigators throughout history but I also got to talk to her about the science of magnets!
Rachel was just amazed with this project.
I also posted this project on Kids Activities Blog several years ago when Nicholas studied these early explorers. It's always a fun project!
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Gardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent study taking place in Australia, investigators examined the relationship between gardening and numerous outcomes. The researchers also compared older adults who gardened in a group to persons who gardened solo.
Researchers sought self-identified gardeners age 60 and better who gardened either at home or in a community gardening group for at least one hour a week. They recruited participants through gardening clubs, groups for older adults, research databases, and by word of mouth. A total of 331 individuals participated in the study. Participants filled out a survey about gardening activities, gardening benefits, health and well-being, and perceptions of aging. The gardening benefits questionnaire measured participants’ opinions related to gardening’s restorative, physical, spiritual, and social benefits; attachment to gardening; sense of purpose related to gardening; and the shared experience of gardening. The gardening activities inventory assessed the diverse kinds of gardening activities participants engaged in. This included active activities such as weeding and mowing the lawn, as well as sedentary activities such as admiring plants and flowers, watering plants, and flower arranging.
Participants ranged in age from 60 to 95, with more than 90% living in an urban area. Their gardens varied considerably in size and type, from balconies with potted plants to quarter-acre gardens. Overall, the researchers found that gardening activities were associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits. As participants increased the amount of time spent gardening, they accrued greater psychological and physical benefits. Restorative benefits (such as relaxation, a sense of peace, improved mood) and physical benefits were associated with positive perceptions of aging. In addition, being a member of a gardening club was associated with social benefits (e.g., increased social connectedness) and identity benefits (e.g., feeling a sense of pride in one’s garden). The study authors suggested that gardening be considered a population-level intervention to help promote health and well-being among all older adults.
Love this article. So true. I find that stretching regularly prepares me for the twists and turns, heaves and hoes of gardening. You can get a free copy of my Dynamic Gardening Stretches at https://dynamicvitality.com. They include keeping hands supple and arthritic free for using tools, and improving balance on garden paths.


The coming July 27 is a historic day that the Korean people won a great victory by rallying firmly around the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung in the Fatherland Liberation War (25.6.1950-27.7.1953) to defend the country's dignity and sovereignty against the imperialist aggressors.
It had been a convention in the world history of war that the side which was surprised by the other side at start of the war retreat temporarily and then make a counteroffensive after bringing the situation under control however mighty its military strength was. But when the enemy troops made a surprise attack at the dawn of June 25, 1950(Sunday), the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung led his country to frustrate it at a stroke with prompt, full-scale counteroffensive. Under his order, the Korean People's Army units checked the enemy's offensive a few hours after the start of the war, switched over to the counteroffensive and moved south as they gained momentum as they advanced; in this course, they liberated 90% of the territory of south Korea and 92% of its population in a little over one month.
When the imperialist rallied forces attempted to "encircle and annihilate" the KPA units, the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung ordered them to make a strategic and temporary retreat, thus saving the situation. He then turned the tide of the war by ensuring that the KPA units formed the second front, harassed the enemy in their rear and made a new counteroffensive. The KPA soldiers, in conformity with the terrain features of their mountainous country, dug tunnels and, by relying on those tunnels, employed various combat methods, like sharpshooting and assaulting the enemy troops and hunting enemy aircraft and tanks; they thus frustrated the enemy's offensive and steadily weakened the enemy forces.
The unique tactics and audacious and adroit operations employed by the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung, who always took the initiative, adapting himself to the ever-changing situation, forced the US to kneel down.
The hurray of victory in the war on July 27, 1953 has been being echoed till now to render confidence and encouragement to all the Korean people and service personnel, who are struggling for the sacred cause of the national reunification under the wise leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.
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OECD 211: Daphnia Magna Reproduction Test
OECD 211 is a Reproduction test that determines a material’s effect on Daphnia Magna reproduction and mobilization.
OECD 211 assess the effect of chemicals on the reproductive output of Daphnia magna. Standard testing is performed by exposing young female Daphnia (the parent animals), aged less than 24 hours at the start of the test, to the test substance added to water at a range of concentrations.
The OECD 211 standard test duration is 21 days. At the end of the test, the total number of living offspring produced is assessed. Results of an acute toxicity test (see OECD 202*) performed with Daphnia magna may be useful in selecting an appropriate range of test concentrations in the reproduction tests.
It is important to have data on the test substance’s water solubility (OECD 105)* and the vapor pressure. It can also be beneficial to have data on the different performance and physical and chemical properties of the material including structural formula, purity of the substance, stability in water and light, the Partition Coefficient (OECD 117)*, Dissociation Constants in water (OECD 112)*, and results of a test for ready biodegradability.
Although many applications utilize the information produced form OECD 211 testing, customers commonly request OECD 211 testing to meet a component of the OECD and EU Ecotoxicity requirements for REACH chemicals. However, many toxicology tests are used to meet regulatory requirements for different types of product applications.
For any testing performed to meet regulatory or third party labeling requirements, it is strongly recommended to review requirements prior to testing with the appropriate agency to determine which tests should be performed for label claims or regulatory acceptance.
*OECD 202: Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilization Test
*OECD 112: Dissociation Constants in Water
*OECD 117: Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water), HPLC Method
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