You might think of bananas as just something to decorate your cereal with, or to hold up three scoops of ice cream and syrup. But they have far more important roles. For the content of bananas can make up for many of the things we may be lacking in our natural diets, to promote good physical and mental health.
One example is combating stress. Many people who suffer anxiety and depression, also suffer from irritable bowels, resulting in diarrhea. Constant emptying of the intestines with its water content, leeches minerals like potassium from the human body. Potassium is considered one of the building blocks for new brain cells, as well as figuring in how we balance fluid levels in our bodies. Bananas are an excellent natural source of potassium to supplement or replace what is missing in our daily diets.
They can also aid emotional health, by helping the body to produce the natural “feel good” chemical, serotonin. In order to make this crucial chemical, our bodies need amino acids, such as tryptophan. Those people who have low levels of serotonin are often prescribed Prozac, which chemically regulates the production. Unless a person is experiencing a significant depression, they may find themselves benefiting from adding more bananas, a natural source of tryptophan, to their diet.


Maths is taught daily at Starks Field to support children in becoming fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, be able to reason mathematically and problem solve by applying their mathematics to variety of problems. Children are taught maths in their normal classes. We follow the National Curriculum programme of study for maths.
Throughout the school, children work on the three key areas of fluency, reasoning and problem solving to ensure they develop a good understanding of topics that are studied. Children regularly work on developing their reasoning skills in order to explain how to solve problems and pupils are regularly challenged to investigate problems, such as those available on Nrich www.nrich.maths.org.
Fluency in maths, where children practise a variety of problems, such as calculations, is important so that children can recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. We build on this, with children using reasoning to make links between key concepts. For example when working on their times tables or number bonds we see if they can make connections and continue patterns:
8 + 2 = 10
2 + 8 = 10
10 – 2 = 8
10 – 8 = 2
4 × 2 = 8 8 ÷ 4 = 2
40 × 20 = 800 800 ÷ 20 = 4
We also teach children to become fluent in their times tables so that by the end of Year 4 they know all their times tables up to the 12s.
In support of their times tables knowledge, we use TTRockstars (https://ttrockstars.com/login) in Key Stage 2, which gives the children a fun way to practise their tables online, earning coins for every correct answer and being able to spend them on their avatar. Children in KS2 regularly test their knowledge in a timed situation with music playing in the background. We have termly competitions, celebrating the classes and individuals who perform highly. Children in KS2 can log on to practise, compete in competitions and earn coins to spend on their avatar with their own login (six letters) and password (normally three numbers). Teachers have provided children with their passwords.
Arithmetic skills are now assessed at the end of KS1 and KS2. Children learn strategies to solve all four operations in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Parental support with everyday maths is a very important part of developing a child’s confidence in maths. Here is a link to a website that may help: www.familymathstoolkit.org.uk


Screen printing process
I am often asked about the screen printing process, so here is a brief explanation.
To make a multi-coloured screen print, I sketch the image, colour it, and then break it down into a separate image for each colour. A stencil of each colour is made and these are placed on screens coated with light sensitive emulsion. Exposed to UV light, this creates open areas in the screens corresponding to each colour in the print.
The first of these screens is dried and clamped over a screen bed. Paper is placed underneath. Ink is poured onto one end of the screen and drawn across with a squeegee. The frame is lowered onto the paper and the ink gets pushed through the screen mesh onto the paper. This is repeated for each print in the edition to create the first colour layer.
This process is repeated with a new screen for each subsequent colour layer. This requires very precise registration. Each layer is printed onto a clear transparent sheet of acetate first, and the paper is placed underneath so that it aligns precisely. The printing process is repeated to build up the final image. The more colours used, the more times the layers must be registered. This is why screen prints cost more if they have more colours.
Have a look at the video above to see the process in action. I have more printing videos on my YouTube channel, just keep watching and please Follow Me.


The California Wild Fires are typically reported as being caused by a ‘perfect storm’ of environmental factors. Mainstream news reports tend to focus on how a conflation of a lack of rain, humid conditions, and fierce winds results in these dramatic, and unpredictable fires.
California wild fires certainly appear to be newsworthy, in that they tick many of the news values used by news agencies to determine what should be aired. California fires are dramatic, visual, involve an elite nation, and are often personable: if they’re not threatening a town, we can always focus on the brave bush firemen.
Challenging the envirocentric narrative
However, I think we need to challenge the mainstream narrative that California wild fires are purely natural events.
If we dig a little deeper, we find that this ‘environment centric’ view is misleading as human social factors are just as much a cause.
Gegory L Simon argues that wildfires in California are just as much a result of reckless human development decisions as they are due to environmental conditions.
Authorities all around California have agreed permission for development to take place on areas they new were high fire risk. He further argues that authorities turn a blind eye to the fire risks because of the huge profits to be made from building houses in California.
Evidence for this lies in the simple fact of the increasing costs of dealing with fires in California…
One would have thought it sensible to stop developing in areas where there appears to be an increasing fire risk. Or if not, at the very least, we could be more honest about the fact that there is a human cause’ to these fires, rather than it just being purely down to environmental factors!
Then again, I guess deluding ourselves with the later explanation is more comforting.
This post will also be published to the steem blockchain.
If you want to explore this issue further, I suggest reading the following two critical articles
The Conversation – Don’t Blame California Wild Fires on a Perfect Storm of Weather Events
The Atlantic – Power Lines are Burning the West
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Banana is also an exotic berry and belongs to the grassy family. That is, large banana trees with fruits are considered grass, after bamboo – the tallest in the world, whose trunk can reach 15 meters and leaves – several meters. It grows in the tropics and subtropics: South Asia, Latin America, India, Malaysia, etc. And also in Russia in Sochi.
The berry is rich in vitamins of groups B, E, C. It contains fiber, starch, pectins, proteins, essential oils, from minerals: calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron, etc. Pulp is used as a laxative in the treatment of ulcers. The fetus prevents the increase in pressure and the development of strokes, fights against tumors. The peel has the ability to heal burns and abscesses.
They say that because of its rich composition, banana is a calorie potato. It has carbohydrates and sugar, so after eating it, you often feel hungry, and diabetics are advised to exclude it from the diet, although the infusion of its flowers helps in the treatment of this disease, as well as . The fetus thickens blood, so it is better to be careful with thrombophlebitis sufferers. All parts of the banana are used in various industries, for example, in the construction and textile. By the way, royal clothing from banana leaves is mentioned in the epic “Ramayana”.


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A timeline on the War Between the States and the issue of slavery:
The War is popularly dated to have begun on April 12th, 1861.
The Emancipation Proclamation was not issued by Lincoln until January 1, 1863.
Maryland, a Union state, did not end slavery until the adoption of a new State Constitution on November 1st, 1864.
Missouri, which never officially seceeded from the Union, abolished slavery by statute on January 11, 1865.
On April 9, 1865, near Appomattox Court House, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.
Delaware, a Union state, rejected the 13th and 14th Amendments, and slavery ended there only when the 13th Amendment took effect nationally in December, 1865.
Kentucky, which never officially seceeded from the Union, rejected the 13th Amendment, and slavery ended there only when it took effect nationally in December, 1865.
The War Between the States was never about slavery, and this simple timeline should be proof enough of that.


Involvement of Viroids in Grapevine Diseases: Impact on Clonal Variation, Vine Performance, and Wine Quality
Executive Summary Statement of Research Findings VIROIDS are small, transmissible RNA molecules restricted to plants which are associated with disease. Viroids are extremely resistant to thermotherapy but viroid-free plants can be obtained by culture of very small shoot tips. The viroids we have detected in California and European grapevines present an unusual relationship for any crop with virtually every vine containing viroids. The basic goal of this project is to determine the significance of viroids to the growth and productivity of grapevines and wine quality. The widespread occurrence of viroids in grapevines throughout the world clearly indicates that all vine characteristics as well as wine quality, have been observed through a viroid background. The considerable investment made to the Viroid Trial at Oakville is returning information essential to our understanding of the impact of viroids on vine performance and wine quality. The viroid-free vines we have established at Oakville are the first control materials planted to a viroid test in the world and are critical to monitoring the effect of viroids on vines. Additional commercial, experimental, and germplasm cultivars have been entered into the viroid-free vine program to identify specific materials sensitive to the effects of grapevine viroids. Experiments designed to define the role of the grapevine viroids in YELLOW SPECKLE and VEIN BANDING diseases have been initiated. These studies are critical to the identification of the specific viroids present in vines and the scope of the threat of these diseases.


Högg-færiOld Norse Dictionary - högg-færi
Meaning of Old Norse word "högg-færi" (or hǫgg-færi) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- högg-færi (hǫgg-færi)
- n. the being within sword’s reach, so as to have a chance of striking, Nj. 97, Gullþ. 30, Al. 33, passim.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, högg-færi may be more accurately written as hǫgg-færi.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᚢᚴᚴ-ᚠᛅᚱᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
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Works & Authors cited:
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
- Njála. (D. II.)


This large waterbug, known as the saucer bug, occurs in ponds, lakes and canals amongst dense vegetation. It is a fierce predator, feeding on a range of invertebrates including water shrimps and insect nymphs and larvae. It pierces its prey with a stout rostrum which can inflict a painful ‘bite’ if handled carelessly. Overwintered adults mate from late February onwards and eggs are laid between April and May in the stems of aquatic plants. Adults of the new generation appear in late summer. Although I. cimicoides is fully winged most individuals have reduced flight muscles and are unable to fly, but flight has been observed in England and Denmark (Denton & Rordam 1998). Local dispersal probably occurs by nocturnal walking; the middle and hind legs are less modified than in most British waterbugs and the insect can walk rapidly.
The above map is based on records from NBN Gateway, with yellow dots showing pre 1990 records, reds dots 1990 – 2015 records and red on yellow dots overlapping records. A widespread species in England, also occurring in Wales, but absent from Scotland and Ireland.
Ilyocoris cimicoides is a large water bug, length 12-15 mm, which is unlike any other British species except for a recent (2004) arrival in Britain, Naucoris maculatus, which at the moment is confined to sites in Kent and Sussex. N. maculatus is smaller (9.8-10.4 mm), lighter in colour and has five more or less distinct dark marks on the pronotum.
Denton J. & Rordam C. (1998) Observations of Ilyocoris cimicoides (L.) (Hemiptera: Naucoridae) in flight. British Journal of Entomology and Natural History 1998 10:225-225


Bushels of corn produced on 1 acre of land has increased from about 26 in 1939 to 165 in 2009. Productivity has dropped in 2010.
A graph is better than the raw numbers.
Mark Perry, of Carpe Diem has the picture at U.S. Corn Yields Have Increased Six Times Since the 1930s and Are Estimated to Double By 2030.
After remaining flat between 1866 and 1939 at about 26 bushels per acre, corn yields started increasing dramatically in the 1940s due to the introduction of hybrid seeds, and the widespread use of nitrogen fertilizers and herbicides.
The potential improvements in the next decade or two are more staggering:
…plant breeding experts estimate yields may jump 40 percent before 2020 and, perhaps, hit a national average of 300 bushels per acre by 2030
Here’s the comparison to average productivity in 1931:
- Productivity of raising corn today is 6 times higher than 1931
- In 2020, productivity could be 9 times higher than 1931.
- In 2030, productivity could be 12.5 times higher than 1931.
That sort of productivity gain is the reason our standard of living has increased so dramatically since WWII and especially compared to 100 years ago.


Resolution 2004.11: Link Between Violent, Graphic Imagery and Aggressive Behaviour and the Mechanics of Killing
Submitted by: New Brunswick Provincial Council
Whereas, Many movies, videos, games and other media on the market today contain violent, graphic imagery which promotes killing as the primary way of winning without addressing the consequences; and
Whereas, This type of media, although rated adult, is readily accessible and sold to minors; and
Whereas, Research has shown that continued exposure to such media results in increased aggressive behaviour; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada, in 84th annual national convention assembled, encourage provincial councils to urge provincial/territorial governments to
- establish procedures to prohibit the sale and/or rental and/or distribution to minors of videos, movies and games that contain graphic imagery which promotes violence and even killing as an acceptable behaviour
- ensure that the educational system contains required curricula to provide students with the tools to respond thoughtfully and critically to media content; and, be it further
Resolved, That the national council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada, in 84th annual national convention assembled, encourage members to be aware of and monitor children’s exposure to violence in the media.
Requested Members’ Action:
- Monitor videos, movies and games that are sold/rented.
- Monitor videos, movies and games that your children/grandchildren watch or play.
- Write provincial/territorial ministers of education urging that the educational system for all ages, especially the very young, contain required curricula which provide young people with the tools to respond thoughtfully and critically to media content.


Urban planning and sprawl crisis in Africa: ecological sanitation as a viable policy option
Ndung'u, Abraham G.
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Rapid urban growth is a common phenomenon the world over,particularly in the developing countries. Africa is no exception in this respect. Lack of affordable housing in African towns has pushed most people into the peri-urban areas. These new settlement areas, often hitherto agricultural lands, are normally unplanned. "Development", therefore, seems toprogress ahead of planners instead of the other way round. By implication, therefore, these periurban areas often lack vital services necessary for human settlement such as proper sanitation, particularly human excreta disposal. In these areas the most affordable and therefore most common method of human excreta disposal is the use of pit latrines. In few homes, however, isolated cases of use of cesspits and septic tanks can befound. In comparison with conventional methods of human excreta disposal, ecological sanitation (eco-san) is a viable and feasible alternative in these peri-urban areas since it has a lot of advantages, viz.: recovery and re-use of nutrients for urban agriculture; minimal risk from spread of diseases; cost-effectiveness; minimal/no use of water and no contamination of ground water. As such adoption of eco-san is the likely way forward for planning for sanitation services in Africa s peri-urban areas


Dihybrid inheritance looks at the possibilities of two characteristics being inherited together. Each characteristic is coded for by a separate gene. In this case it is much easier to use a Punnett square to work out the possible genotypes of the offspring as a genetic diagram would get very messy and difficult to read.
In the example below, we are looking at the inheritance of wing colour in beetles as we did in the monohybrid inheritance article. B is the dominant allele for blue wings, b is the recessive allele for white wings. However, this time we are looking at how this gene could be inherited with the gene for wing size. Y is the dominant allele for normal wings, y is the recessive allele for short wings. The Punnett square shows all the possible genotypes if the parents are heterozygous for both genes.
The phenotypic ratio is 9:3:3:1. This means that there is the highest chance (9 in 16) that the offspring will express both dominant characteristics, but only a 1 in 16 chance that the offspring will express both recessive characteristics. However, sometimes this phenotypic ratio is not found in reality. This hints that there could be linkage between the genes. We will focus on linkage in the next article.
For A-Level biology, it is helpful to know the expected phenotypic ratios for a monohybrid cross, a dihybrid cross, and crosses involving codominance. Sometimes it can save time in exams!
- Dihybrid inheritance looks at how two different genes can be inherited together.
- The expected phenotypic ratio of the offspring from a dihybrid cross of two heterozygous parents is 9:3:3:1.
Can you send me pdf of biology topics
Hi, not sure what you mean… all the notes I have available in pdf form are on the A-Level biology revision notes page. You can download them there.


February is Black History Month
Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.
The 2023 theme for Black History Month is: “Ours to tell”. This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the stories Black communities in Canada have to tell about their histories, successes, sacrifices and triumphs.
No matter where you live, we invite all Canadians to learn more about these communities, and how they continue to help shape Canadian history.
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The crested porcupine inhabits Italy, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa from sea level up to 2,550 m.
The crested porcupine is found in Italy, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. In the Mediterranean, it is known from mainland Italy and the islands of Sicily, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. There are also records from Libya and along the Egyptian coast. It can be found along the Mediterranean coast of Africa to northern Zaire and Tanzania.
It has been recorded from sea level to 2,550 meters in Moroccan Anti Atlas.
Some scientists assert that the porcupine was introduced to Italy by the Romans as a game animal, but fossil and subfossil remains suggest it was possibly present in Europe in the Upper Pleistocene.
The crested porcupine has been extinct in heavily-settled parts of Uganda since the 1970’s and is believed to have recently gone extinct in the Balkans. It may have been extirpated in Egypt since 1980.
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• Sources | (Amori & Angelici, 1999; Amori & De Smet, 2016; McPhee, 2003; Osborn, D. J. & Helmy, I., 1980; The Wikimedia Foundation, 2020b)
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VBA controlling code execution (3)
VBA's For...Next statement
The statement structure is contained within the
For...Next key words. Highlighted lines 8 and 13 of the syntax window.
SYNTAX: Select Case statement
'' ======================================== '' For...Next Statement '' '' Repeats a group of statements a specified number of times. '' '' Syntax '' '' For counter = start To end [Step step] '' [statements] '' [Exit For] '' [statements] '' '' Next [counter] '' ========================================
Optional parameters or arguments are shown by the square brackets .
Using VBA's For...Next statement
Using a sub procedure allows execution of the procedure with the F5 key. Output is sent to the Immediate Window.
Code 1: Sub procedure ForNextDiscFactor
Sub ForNextDiscFactor() Dim i As Integer ' Counter Dim DiscRate As Double Dim DiscFactor As Double DiscRate = 0.1 Debug.Print "==========================" Debug.Print "Print time: " & Time For i = 0 To 20 DiscFactor = (1 + DiscRate) ^ -i Debug.Print "Period - " & i & " discount factor = " & Format(DiscFactor, "#0.00000") Next End Sub
Code 1 by line number:
- Line 1: Procedure declaration: a
Subprocedure named ForNextDiscountFactor. No arguments - the parentheses () are empty
- Line 2: Declare a variable named i as type
- Line 3: Declare a variable named DiscRate as type
- Line 4: Declare a variable named DiscFactor as type
- Line 6: Assign the value 0.1 to the variable named DiscRate. This must be in decimal form
- Line 7: Send a string of
=characters to the Immediate Window
- Line 8: Send the text string
Print timeand computer time to the Immediate Window
- Line 10: Start of the loop.
- Line 11: Assigns the value of
(1 + 0.1)^-0to the DiscFactor variable
- Line 12: Send a string of characters to the Immediate Window. The final output is shown in figure 1
- Line 13: End of the loop. This can also be written as Next i. This matches the For i in line 11, and can make nested loops easier to read


The Dunblane Massacre was a school shooting that occurred on March 13th, 1996, in the town of Dunblane, Scotland. 16 children (all 5 or 6 years old) and one teacher died before the gunman killed himself.
The killings – the second major spree shooting in the UK, after 1987’s Hungerford Massacre – resulted in changes to Britain’s gun ownership rules. By the end of 1997, private handguns were illegal in England, Scotland, and Wales.
The killings were committed by Thomas Hamilton, an unemployed former shopkeeper.
Hamilton had been involved in the Boy Scouts (a group that teaches boys skills) but had received complaints about how close he got to the boys. One said he asked boys to sleep in his van with him whilst on walking trips, and another that he took photos of the boys semi-naked without asking parents.
The Scouts blacklisted Hamilton, who in turn complained that the complaints destroyed his shop’s business and other efforts to be involved in boys’ clubs.
Campaign to Remember Victims instead of Killer
Although the name of the killer was quickly known, there was a push from some quarters to remember the dead rather than the killer. Some newspapers put the shooter on the front page, while others opted not to give the perpetrator any publicity.
The Cullen Inquiry and Public Response
All of Hamilton’s guns were legal. After the shootings an inquiry was set up. It suggested tighter control of handguns, but the public asked for more.
The immediate response to the Cullen Inquiry was all hand guns except single-shot .22 guns were banned. Public pressure eventually made the government ban those too. Only historic guns, ‘muzzle-loading’ guns (old-fashioned guns), sports guns, and shotguns (for hunting or farming purposes) were allowed.
On-going Gun Control
Britain remains a country in which legal firearms are hard to obtain. It is generally supported. The consequences of Dunblane are widely recognised in Britain as the moment that guns were removed from public use.
The Grand-Slam winning tennis player Andy Murray was a pupil at Dunblane during the massacre. His success and knowledge that he met Hamilton has kept the Dunblane tragedy in the public view.


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IF a point is equidistant from the end point of a line segment then it must lie on its ………………….. .
None of these
All three altitudes of _____ are concurrent
…… Congruent triangles can be made by joining the mid-point of the sides of a triangle.
If two medians of a triangle are congruent then the triangle will be
_____ congruent triangles can be made by joining, the mid-points of the sides of a triangle
The point of concurrency of three perpendicular bisector of triangle is called ……..
The right bisectors of triangle are ……..
The point of concurrency of the three altitudes of a triangle is called.
Median of a triangle divide it into _____ triangle of equal area
The bisectors of the angle of triangle are
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Welcome to the next installment in our “What the … is that?” series, and the first post on a topic that is one of the cornerstones of our business: corporate language training!
CEFRL stands for “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. Did that answer your question? Or did you just come up with 10 more? The CEFRL helps institutions and employers better understand the language levels of applicants. We are seeing CEFRL levels as part of job ads and University application forms more and more often.
But what exactly is the difference between being an A1- and C2+ level? The CEFRL is divided into three basic level groups: A, B and C.
A’s are basic users of the language who can only understand very simple expressions and talk in the simplest grammatical structures. B’s are independent users. They are able to communicate on a more spontaneous level, and in more complex grammatical structures. But they are easily identifiable as non-native speakers. C’s are proficient users. They may still make mistakes in usage, structure or pronunciation but are able to “keep up with the Kardashian’s” misuse of ‘literally’. Within those three user groups, there are two additional levels: 1 and 2. We can then differentiate those further using a plus or minus. So all together, the CEFRL divides language learners across levels from A1- to C2+.
Some institutions and testing facilities also use A0 for users who have absolutely no usable language ability. Others state if you can say ‘Facebook’ and ‘McDonald’s’ you have already achieved at least an A1- level of English.
New research is also being done to expand the levels beyond C and into D, for native speakers who have a deeper and more extensive vocabulary or understanding of several dialects of a given language. But for now, I think 3 letters of the alphabet are enough.
Would you like to know how you measure up? Check out this table and see where you think you fall – but if you’d like a comprehensive and sound answer, a good place to start is our Corporate Training department . This post is brought to you by the letters A, B and C. Join us next week, when we send some fun facts about translations your way!


Motor vehicle collisions occur for lots of different reasons. Uneven roads, poorly maintained vehicles and inclement weather can all lead to wrecks.
However, a large number of crashes every year are the direct result of people’s bad driving decisions. Three driving behaviors in particular could impact your safety on the roads.
Thousands of people get behind the wheel every day when they feel so tired they can barely stay awake. A shocking number of people fall asleep at the wheel every year, although many of them do so without causing crashes. Fatigued drivers don’t have to fall asleep to cause wrecks. The lack of sleep can affect their driving skills and make them similar to a drunk driver.
Of the three bad driving decisions on this list, this one is arguably the most well-known. Everyone knows it is not legal to drive after drinking enough alcohol to become impaired or reach the legal limit. Unfortunately, a lot of people still do, and they cause crashes that hurt and kill other people.
Almost everybody understands that distracted driving is dangerous, but they tend to think that they can safely text and drive. Of course, distraction doesn’t just involve phones. Conversations with passengers, eating lunch on the way to a meeting or just singing along passionately to the radio could all distract someone enough to impact their driving and lead to a crash.
Recognizing some of the more common causes of crashes that are attributable to misconduct or negligence can help you seek the compensation you need after a serious car crash.


Introduction: Health professionals’ maldistribution and retention in underserved areas are global problems. Burnout drives health professionals to leave rural areas. Chronic burnout is linked to depression, and nurses have a higher risk for depression than the general population. Studies suggest that increasing resilience may reduce depression. However, little is known about the effect of resilience on nurses’ depression and their rural retention.
Objective: This study aims to understand the impact of resilience and depression on nurses’ retention in rural areas.
Methods: An online cross-sectional survey on registered nurses was conducted in July–August 2021 in a rural province in Indonesia. The survey measured the nurses’ resilience, depression level, and work duration.
Results: A total of 1050 participants joined the study. The results suggest that resilience in nurses is negatively correlated to depression and retention. The mildly-depressed group has the shortest retention. There is no difference in the work duration, depression, and resilience scores between the underserved and non-underserved regencies.
Discussion: Although not all our hypotheses are met, some exciting phenomena are observable. In a previous study, the more senior the doctor, the higher the resilience. Nevertheless, in this nurses’ analysis, it was the opposite. The seniors are the least resilient. However, as found in other studies, resilience is negatively correlated to depression. So, resilience training may still benefit the depressed group.
Conclusion: Improving health professionals’ rural retention needs tailored approaches to each profession. Resilience training may be beneficial to retain nurses through mild depression treatment.


As one of the smallest countries in Africa, Gambia lies almost entirely enclosed in the middle of Senegal on the African west coast and stretches along the more than 1,000 km long river of the same name, after which the country was named. The delta and river landscape of the Gambia are popular tourist destinations. Nevertheless, the state is one of the poorest on the continent, largely dependent on agriculture. Gambia has been experiencing a steady influx of rural population into the cities for years. More than half of the total population now lives near the coast in the capital Banjul and other cities and towns such as Serekunda and Brikama. Government and municipalities are facing many challenges, and in particular environmental problems: valuable forest is being cleared to make room for housing and cabins. This in turn increases the risk of soil erosion during heavy rainfall. Uncontrolled urbanization also raises infrastructural problems and the risk of disease.
Phase 2 of PSUP is currently being implemented in two areas - the Greater Banjul Metropolitan Area and Brikama, within the Western Region district. The Government established a national PSUP budget and is providing additional funding to the project. To prioritize slum upgrading at the national level, PSUP has been included in the United Nations Development Action Framework (UNDAF). This is a programme document between a government and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) that describes the collective actions and strategies of the United Nations towards the achievement of national development. Gambia is an example of national ownership building for the other PSUP countries, as it has built a very strong set-up with diverse communities and female participation, with one of the women leaders acting as a national focal point. The Government of Gambia is committed to providing secure tenure and legislation review and has also initiated a country team to steer the programme’s activities.


Keeping your house and home safe!
Electric power is one of the greatest inventions that supply us with light, entertainment, and a wealth of opportunities. This is all realized and appreciated when power outages and blackouts happen and we are left in the dark. Literally.
If not properly handles, electrical power poses a threat to individual lives and property. It can send a lethal jolt to the human body or burn a home to the ground. If electricity is to handled safety, a certain level of caution and respect is necessary to safeguard against certain hazards.
Here are a list of potential hazards and how to protect yourself and your home:
- Overloaded or damaged extension cords are one of the most common causes of fires.
- Old wiring, such as bare or frayed wires, crumbling insulation or faulty switches are a potential hazard that need to be updated as soon as possible.
- Not having enough branch circuits and outlets for your consumption of electrical power. Be sure that there are enough branches to deliver power to new appliances and electronics.
- Wrong fuses are dangerous. Overloading can occur if circuit breakers are not set to trigger properly. Consider replacing them if they are old, too.
- Faulty aluminum wiring connections are prominent in many homes that were built in the 1960s and 1970s.
The best way to safeguard against electrical hazards is to have a professional electrician install, inspect, and upgrade your wiring. Additionally, review your homeowners insurance so that your home has the correct coverage to protect from any fire hazards.
Contact Perry & Carroll in Elmira, New York for your homeowners insurance coverage today!


In the early, online version of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Utah and the MD Anderson Cancer Center explore the early history of ancient hominins using a new statistical approach for inferring admixture based on allele sharing patterns between samples. Based on sequence data from African, Eurasian, Neanderthal, and Denisovan representatives, for example, the team estimated that Neanderthals and Denisovans diverged from one in the wake of an ancestral population decline that followed a split with the lineage leading to modern humans. The Neanderthal population subsequent grew and diverged, the authors say, leading to disjointed local groups.
An international team led by investigators in Norway and the UK examines DNA sequences from ancient fish bones to get a glimpse at the fish trade for populations living long ago. The researchers did SNP genotyping and whole-genome reconstructions on 15 Viking Age fish bone samples believed to be roughly 950 years to more than 1,200 years old, along with dozens of more recent medieval cod bone samples, collected at sites in present-day Norway, the UK, Iceland, and Germany. From genetic features in these samples, they were able to retrace fish sources and identify mixed cod ancestry marking sites with a robust fish trading tradition. Moreover, the authors say, the findings "resolve a long-standing controversial hypothesis and indicate that the marine resources of the North Atlantic Ocean were used to sustain an international demand for protein as far back as the Viking Age."
Finally, investigators in Belgium tally up the inactivating changes to protein-coding sequences in three dozen inbred mouse strains that are frequently used in the lab with their newly developed bioinformatics tool. With the help of publicly available genome sequence, SNP, and structural variant data generated for the Sanger Institute's Mouse Genomes Project, the team searched for premature stop codons, in-frame insertions and deletions, and other inactivating alterations and attempted to predict their protein consequences relative to the mouse reference genome. The resulting database "makes the enormous richness of variant alleles present in these 36 inbred strains visible, accessible, and useful to the whole mouse research community," the authors write.


This is the sequence of events in the lives of Oedipus and his family. It is in the order in which the... Show More
Oedipus was born a prince, son of Laius and Jocasta.
Jocasta, hearing the prophecy that her baby would kill her husband, ordered a shepherd to kill Oedipus.
The baby, with his feet pinned together, is given by the shepherd to a second shepherd in Corinth. Oedipus is adopted by Polybus and his wife Merope, making Oedipus the prince of Corinth.
Hearing a rumor that he was adopted, Oedipus leaves his home.
Oedipus travels to the Oracle at Delphi, who tells him that he will murder his own father, and sleep with his mother. He decides to never return to Corinth.
Oedipus, travelling, meets up with a gang of other travelers. They get into a fight, and Oedipus kills Laius without knowing who he is.
Oedipus arrives in Thebes, solves the riddle of the Sphinx, and is made their king. He marries Jocasta, Laius' widow.
There is a new plague in Thebes. Oedipus, the king, who is married to Jocasta and has four children, sends Creon (Jocasta's brother) to the oracle for information.
In the new prophecy, the Oracle has told Creon that the plague in Thebes will not end until the killer of Laius is solved, and the murderer cursed and driven out of the city-state.
Oedipus sends for Tiresias, a prophet, who says that Oedipus is the murderer. He also says that the murderer of Laius is both father and brother of his own children, and son of his own wife.


St Paul's January Blog 2022
Welcome to St Paul's January Blog. We have been very busy since being back from the Christmas holidays!
In English we jumped straight into our new text 'Fly Eagle, Fly' which is a parable. We discussed the features of a parable and how it needs to teach the reader a lesson. We spent time learning the text and picking out key vocabulary to use in our own work. A particular focus was using direct speech so we used role play to act out the different characters and then punctuated their speech in our writing. We then used all we had learnt to create our own parable 'Roar Lion, Roar'. Now we have started our new story Runaway Robot which focuses on character flaw and a boy named Alfie with a bionic arm.
We have been working really hard in Maths, covering a wide range of topics. We are now able to confidently use Roman Numerals up to 1000. We also spent time practising drawing and interpreting different graphs. Using bar graphs, we found out that September is the month when most of us have our birthdays. More recently, we have discussed angles including right angles, obtuse angles and acute angles in shapes.
Science has been really interesting again at the start of this half term. We have been investigating sound and how the ear works. We have experimented with vibrations and making the outside of the ear bigger to catch more sounds. We have also used special data loggers to tell us exactly how loud a sound is, although it was difficult being completely silent to make sure the data logger was catching the right sound!
Our focus in CCCS this half term so far has been North America and its geography. We have used different resources to investigate areas such as Canada and different islands. We have also revisited our map reading skills to answer questions about different areas, such as 'Where are the Rocky Mountains?'.


We've been hearing about ethanol in our gasoline a lot in the past couple of years, but many people don't realize that ethanol has been used as fuel for cars ever since 1896. That was when Henry Ford made his very first car, the Quadricycle. But it was the Model-T that really took off, and that particular car could run on gasoline or ethanol. So ethanol as an auto fuel has been around just as long as Mix-I-Go has!
Ethanol use in gasoline virtually ceased when Prohibition came along a few years later and didn't really pick up again until the late 1970s. Lead was being phased out of gasoline, followed by government regulations in the 1980s that started to mandate the addition of chemicals like Ethanol and MTBE in the gasoline supply to reduce air pollution. Bell customers were happy to use Mix-I-Go all through this time to help them get better gas mileage and protect their cars and trucks from ethanol's effects. Of course, consumers back then were concerned about gas approaching $1.00 per gallon. What would they think now?
That's just one of the reasons Mix-I-Go works so well in ethanol blends - it's been used in them for years.
This post was published on December 16, 2011 and was updated on January 5, 2022.


Opposition to suggestions that the world should stop eating meat and switch to plant-based foods was expressed by Theo de Jager, former president of the World Farmers’ Organisation and a delegate to the recent COP 27 climate change conference in Egypt.
De Jager told Farmer’s Weekly that COP 27 had heard calls for the world’s now 8 billion people to move to plant-based foods because of the contribution of livestock farming to climate change.
He said this would be devastating for South African agriculture, because large parts of the country were only suited to livestock production, and this was also true for about one-third of the world’s arable land.
He added that converting to a plant-based diet was not the solution, as it would drive up deforestation and water usage.
The carbon footprint of making and sustaining this switch could result in even higher carbon emissions than those emitted by livestock, due to all the inputs required to produce these crops, and the cost of transporting these commodities to parts of the world that were unsuitable for their production, according to De Jager.
The origin of food products was, however, important. De Jager quoted a recent study, which found that the carbon footprint of exporting meat from New Zealand to the UK, for example, was lower than that of meat produced in the UK.
The reason for this was that New Zealand had a free-range farming system, whereas most of the animal feed used in the UK had to be imported, which was further exacerbated by that country’s heavy dependence on carbon-based heating systems.
“We would like to see the introduction of livestock carbon taxes to reward countries such as South Africa and New Zealand for making use of free-range and regenerative farming practices, and to ‘penalise’ countries that are unsuitable for livestock production,” he said.
Food for thought?
Above: At the United Nations Climate Change Conference Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh. Photo: UNCC.


A day to generate environmental awareness in all the community.
Green Day has been an initiative of the Science area and the Parents Association, as a space to show the school community the different initiatives and projects that are carried out in the classroom to create awareness in the care of the planet and sustainability. Through talks and activities, concrete actions are promoted that benefit our planet.
Considering the special circumstances caused by the COVID – 19 pandemic, this year the school decided to hold the talks with students within school hours virtually.
The first conference was conducted by Anders Wijkman, a Swedish politician and activist, author of numerous books and articles on the environment and climate change. As a member of the European Parliament he worked on issues related to climate change, energy policy, the environment and health, development cooperation and humanitarian affairs. In addition to being a standard-bearer for the Red Cross in humanitarian and disaster prevention issues. The talk guided him to the actions that young people can take to mitigate their carbon footprint.
The second conference was given by Ai Futaki, a Japanese photographer and documentary maker, who through her experience has managed to find in the water countless learnings that have connected her with marine life, she is also a defender of this habitat exposing to the world the serious consequences that climate change has brought to the seas. She has two World Guiness Records.
The preschool children enjoyed the Green Day of puppets and the talk about animal protection offered by the District Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare.
At the end of each activity, the students were invited to carry out small tasks so that they assimilate what was exposed in these spaces, in addition to acting from their reality as children or adolescents, to generate positive changes on the planet.
The students also presented their STEM projects, which seek to generate a change in everyone’s environmental awareness.
Fourth Decroly students remind us of the importance of water:
Fifth Decroly students designed eco-friendly food products and packaging:
The Sixth-grade students project seeks to help reduce the volume of plastic bottles at school:
The project developed by the seventh-grade students invites us to take care of the environment and pollinators:
The eighth-grade students analyzed the problem of air quality:


Last year, QS Qualität und Sicherheit GmbH (QS) introduced the animal health index for pigs. The partial indices have now been compiled for the second time. How does this help animal welfare?
The animal health index is mandatory for all pig farms affiliated with the QS scheme. It enables breeders to evaluate the findings for the animals they deliver and compare them with those of other farms. The index is intended to help farmers identify and remedy shortcomings in animal welfare at an early stage. So far, the index has had no effect on the price that breeders achieve for their animals.
Results of official ante- and post-mortem inspections are recorded in the abattoir’s IT system for the purpose of the index. QS then evaluates the findings in relation to the abattoir—overarching statewide or nationwide analysis is not yet possible. Indicators that are taken into account are the condition of the respiratory tract, organs and joints, as well as the integrity of the carcase.
Does the index have a future as a tool for improving animal welfare? Leading abattoirs observe that, with this index, QS is merely reproducing what they have long been practicing in their facilities. And the mere collection of data does not constitute a measure that actually improves animal welfare. However, animal welfare is a complex issue that needs to be addressed in a number of manners. Animal production conditions are a major factor, as are animal behaviour, hygiene and feeding. The more farmers know about the condition of their animals, the easier it is for them to introduce and successfully implement measures for improvement. Although the animal health index may well be just one tool among many, it is nevertheless a considerable step in the right direction.


Recycling Sand Spares Landfills
Sand is an important part of the construction process. It’s used heavily in making cement, as well as for many other things. You’ll also find it used in landscaping and numerous other industries. However, leftover sand is often taken to the landfill as waste material. After all, what business or homeowner wants large piles of sand left in their yard? That sand, while a natural material, takes up landfill space that could be used for other needs. In addition, disposing of perfectly usable sand leads to additional environmental harm and pollution.
Why Worry about Recycling Sand?
Sand is a natural material, which means that it doesn’t pollute or harm the environment. What’s the big deal with disposing of it, then? Actually, recycling sand can spare the environment in several ways. For instance, in order for sand to be used, it has to be harvested. That means heavy machinery destroying natural areas. In addition to the immediate destruction to the ecosystem, that machinery also pollutes the air. Recycling sand reduces the impact of our activities on the world and helps lead to a greener planet.
If you are interested in recycling sand, you’ll find quite a few companies that can help you. The best option is to locate a service provider that offers removal services, as well as recycling services so you don’t have to worry with loading and hauling the sand on your own.


C. Crispi Sallusti Sallusti (86 B.C. -34 B.C.) was a Roman historian. He went with Julius Caesar to Africa in 46 B.C. to deal with Pompey’s supporters in the Civil War. Caesar then appointed Sallusti as governor of Numidia. Sallusti wrote a history of the war with King Jugurtha of Numidia. This took place 112 B.C. to 104 B.C. and involved Roman generals Marius and Sulla. Sallusti also wrote about the Cataline conspirary (uprising of Lucius Sergius Catilina in Rome in 1st Century B.C.).
Bartolomeo Liviano d’Alviano (1455-1515). Venetian general who fought the Holy Roman army in 1508 and defeated it.
De L. Sergy Catilinae Coniuratione, ac Bello Iugurthini Historiae. A history of the Cataline Conspiracy in the First Century B.C. Rome and the War with Jugurtha of Numidia.
Cover is vellum. Griffin printmark on title page. Decorated initial letters. The copy is underlined in many places. At the end of the book is the illustration of a griffin. On the back flyleave is hand printed the name “Gunlteriis Theodori Modaeus” and the date 1652 in Roman numerals.
Sebastian Gryphius (ca. 1492-1556) was born in Germany in the region of Swabia (or Suabia) but moved to Lyon to become a printer. He was noted for his pocket editions of books. He printed from 1528 to 1556 and was known for the quality of his work. His print mark was a griffin with the slogan “Virtute Duce, Comite Fortuna” (Under the guidance of valor, accompanied by good fortune).


As we get older, our bodies tend to be more susceptible to certain risks, like falling. In fact, every year about half of Americans ages 65 and older suffer a fall; 10 percent of them are seriously injured. Although uncommon, death can occur after a fall.
Hip-fracture complications include blood clotting, pneumonia and intracranial bleeding. The most common causes of falls are painful arthritis, strokes, vision problems, low blood pressure and nutritional deficiencies that can lead to nerve damage in the feet. In addition, some medications can cause dizziness. Here are a few ways to help lower your risk of falling:
First, test your balance. Practice heel to toe walking to see if you can walk without being off balance and try standing on one leg for at least 30 seconds. Access Sports Medicine’s Director of Sports Medicine Joshua Siegel MD, says you can help determine whether you’re more at risk for falls by taking some simple precautions.
“It has been shown that simple balance training in the older population can significantly reduce falls. Common techniques are taught in physical therapy programs throughout the country have shown to help tremendously. Yoga is another fantastic outlet for balance work,” said Dr. Siegel.
Taking Vitamin D, properly utilizing personal medications, eliminating alcohol, adjusting blood pressure medicine and limiting the use of sedatives can also help reduce the risk of fall.
“One of the primary reasons we see older adults fall is because they get up to use the bathroom at night. Many times they are in unfamiliar surroundings, such as a hotel room or as a guest at a friend’s home. Other times they trip over an obstacle that they could not see because it is dark. Clearing the surrounding area and turning on a light are simple solutions to decrease the risk of a catastrophic fall,” said Dr. Siegel.
At Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics we have a highly trained and certified team of Physical Therapists who are ready to help you get back on your feet, and stay there! The benefits of physical therapy include strengthening muscles, tendons and bones in addition to improving balance, flexibility and endurance.


Editor's Note: We're excited to feature a series of video blog posts filmed at HHMI. Below is the first installment of this series.
In an effort to make the fundamental shift to three-dimensional learning, Jason Crean began a working group that would create coherent storyline units around engaging, real world phenomena. Starting with teachers from five Chicago-area school districts, the group quickly grew, involving teachers from more than 100 schools who came together monthly to collaborate. The goal was to create coherent, phenomenon-driven units that would incorporate multiple performance expectations across the four Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Life Science Standards.
Integrating HHMI BioInteractive resources was paramount in these storylines as their activities make effective use of real world phenomena that both engage students and provide strong, impactful contexts. Three-dimensional learning integrates the disciplinary core ideas, the science practices, and the crosscutting concepts as prescribed by the NGSS. In order to better bring these different concepts together, storylines that build coherence by allowing students to make meaningful connections between traditionally isolated ideas have been created so that students can make sense of how the natural world works. For example, storylines have been written to include the phenomenon of elephant tusklessness, allowing students to not only see how this trait occurs genetically but also how elephants serve as a keystone species — and how humans have acted as the selective pressure on elephant populations through poaching.
Find our storylines at https://ilscience.org/Storyline.
Jason Crean teaches biology at Lyons Township High School in Western Springs, IL, and undergraduate biology and education courses at St. Xavier University in Chicago. Kathy Van Hoeck recently retired from York High School in Elmhurst, IL, and taught biology for 25 years, including AP Biology, Genetics, Medical Careers, and freshman Honors Biology. She has also taught Anatomy and Physiology at the college level. Michele Koehler teaches AP Biology and Honors Biology at Riverside-Brookfield High School in Brookfield, IL.
In this article, Mitchell Community College professor Parks Collins uses an argumentation framework that combines BioInteractive resources and a structured approach to addressing a controversial question: if viruses are alive.
If you’re looking to incorporate statistics into your biology classes, but want a guide to which test to incorporate and when, check out this blog post from Colorado educator Paul Strode on how he uses stats in his regular and advanced biology classes.


Choosing the right procedure, and tools are very much important for certain jobs. When it comes to the welding process, you have numerous choices but choosing the right one is essential. Because each metal and application requires different methods. It is significant to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and so you need to find the right method for your work. Using the wrong welding process can consume your time, and you may not get the results you expected. By choosing the right process you will never have frustration and could save a lot of time. Check the points given below to learn the stick vs mig welding guide and choose the right option for you.
Stick welding is one of the oldest techniques implemented in the welding industry. It is also known as Shielded Metal Arc welding. This method is very common because they are simple and cost-efficient compared to other welding processes. It is easier to learn, and beginners choose this method to learn the techniques quickly. The stick welding technique is considered to be an effective method for welding most types of metal alloys or joints.
- Stick welding is a versatile process, and so it can be used to weld different types of metals and materials. It can be used both outdoors and indoors as it can create an effective bond on unclean surfaces.
- The downside of this method is that you have to change the rod frequently that interrupts the welding process. Also, you will not get neat and clean finished products. The cleaning process requires a lot of time, and so many avoid this method.
MIG term denotes Metal Inert Gas that is also known to be Gas Metal Arc welding technique. It is also one of the easiest techniques that can be learned within a week. But the complex aspect of this technique is that you have to select the correct shielding gas and need to set the parameter on the machine correctly.
Pros & cons:
- The advantage of this method is that you will get a perfect finish and you do not have to spend time cleaning. It is possible for you to achieve smooth welding and this process is considered the most effective technique.
- The disadvantage of MIG welding is that it is hard for you to use outdoors because of the gases involved. Also, different materials require different wires and gases making it hard for you to choose the right one.
Thus, with the above stick vs mig welding guide, you could choose the best method for your project.


The Swedish language
Swedish is a small Scandinavian language spoken in northern Europe. It’s the administrative language in Sweden and some regions in Finland and belongs to the Germanic language family. This means that Swedish is related to German, Dutch, and English but also, more closely, to Danish and Norwegian. In fact these languages are more or less mutually intelligible (depending on how much exposure the listener has had to the languages) because of the common origin in Old Norse.
If you already know one of these languages, Swedish will definitely feel somewhat familiar to you.
Now, let’s learn your first bit of Swedish! To greet someone in Swedish, you use the word hej, which sounds much like hey in English. However, this is not an informal expression but the most common neutral greeting. It’s one of the most important bits of Swedish that you could ever learn.
Swedish is considered easy to learn in that sense, that you don’t need to modify words depending on whom you are talking about. In English, for instance, you have to conjugate the verb, as it’s called in fancy linguistic lingo, depending on who performs the action.
Can you spot which word är is related to?
So to start constructing sentences in Swedish you only have to have a subject: a thing that IS something. Jag and det are good words to start with. Then you move on with är and then you add something that your subject is going to be.


First, cylindrical coil spring structure.
There are three types of cylindrical coil springs depending on the force nature:
1. Cylindrical coil compression spring.
1) The spacing of the springs.
The pitch for the spring is p; the diameter of the spring wire is d; and there should be an appropriate spacing between the rings in a free state. In order to allow the spring to maintain a certain elasticity after compression, it should also be ensured that under the action of the maximum load, there is still a certain spacing between the rings. The size of the 1 is generally recommended as: 1 s 1 s 0.1d s 0.2mm.
2) Dead Circle.
The two end faces of the spring are tight with the adjacent ring (no gap), only act inglising, do not participate in deformation, so it is called the dead ring. When the number of working rings of the spring n,9, the dead circle at each end of the spring is about 0.75 laps, and at n.7, the dead circle at each end is about 1 to 1.75 laps.
3) End structure form.
Type I: both end face rings are close to the adjacent ring, and in the special grinding bed flat;
Type II: when heating winding the spring wire at both ends of forging flat and tight with the adjacent ring (end collar can be grinding flat, can also not grind flat);
Type III: Both end faces are adjacent to each other and are not smooth.
In important occasions, the YI type should be used to ensure that the two bearing end faces are perpendicular to the axis of the spring, so that the spring is not skewed when pressed. When the diameter of the spring wire d is 0.5mm, the two bearing end faces of the spring do not have to be leveled. A spring of 0.5mm, and two bearing end faces need to be leveled. The leveled part shall not be less than 3/4 of the circumference.


Bus 630 week 3 assignment glaser health products
Using preliminary stage cost drivers, individual items of costs can be traced to their associated activities. Cost drivers are factors that cause a change in the cost of an activity and they are typically used to assign overhead expenses to activities or products. The most common types of cost drivers include direct labor hours, machine hours, number of setups and number of inspections.
For example, if a company is looking to trace the costs associated with producing a certain item, it may use direct labor hours as its cost driver as this will determine how much time is spent on each piece produced. Similarly, machine hours can be used as a cost driver for any production processes that require the use of machines such as machining or injection molding. Number of setups could also be used when tracing setup costs associated with certain operations such as tooling or equipment calibration while number of inspections could be used when tracking inspection-related expenses.
By using these different types of preliminary stage cost drivers, companies can more accurately trace individual items of costs back to their respective activities thus providing better visibility into how resources are being utilized within the organization. This information is invaluable in helping organizations make informed decisions regarding resource allocations and ultimately improve profitability over time by reducing waste and inefficiencies throughout their production process.


Swim Safety Tips
Ready to get wet? Before taking to the beach or your local pool, please take a minute to read the following swim safety tips:
WAGSTA Swim Safety Tips
- Always ensure an easy entry and exit point for your dog. Remember it’s easy for an overweight dog to enter the water by a steep bank but it can be extremely difficult for them to exit this way!
- Ensure your dog can swim! (Some breeds cannot e.g. heavy chested dogs such as Great Danes and short nosed breeds such as Bulldogs). Start off in shallow water before going deep. Consider a doggy swim vest. These are great for brachycephalic breeds and for those who are less buoyant in the water.
- Beware of currents. Do not allow your dog to swim in a current. As well as the risk of being swept away, swimming against a current can soon lead to exhaustion and the risk of drowning.
- Beware of submerged obstacles e.g. weed and branches that may entangle your dog.
- If swimming in salt water, remember to provide plenty of fresh drinking water. Discourage your dog from lapping up salt water.
- If co-swimming with your dog, never swim out of your depth. It is very easy for a large dog to push you under. Do not allow dogs and children to swim together. Beware of scratches from your dog’s paws.
- Avoid your dog swimming in brackish or stagnant water as this can lead to tummy upsets, eye and skin irritations.
- Avoid swimming in water containing algae. Some forms of algae such as blue-green algae can be fatal to dogs if consumed.
- Remove your dog’s lead to prevent their legs becoming tangled.
- Avoid swimming outdoors in cold climates. Do not risk doggy hypothermia.
- Always monitor your dog. Do not allow them to become exhausted. Call it a day as soon as they start to tire.
- Beware of multiple dogs swimming together- potentially swimming on top of each other and causing fatigue.
- Check in with locals when visiting a new area. Is the area safe for swimming? Potential local risks include currents and rips, crocodiles, alligators, bull sharks, jelly fish, toad fish and poisonous algae.


Have our Brains Shrunk or did these have Satellite Upgrades? Which skull fits your brain the best? Check out the photo, and then click the link buttons at the bottom of article, to learn more, check out the Cro Magnon brain, that is 15-20% larger than our brains today.
Is it like a CPU where the faster our processing capability the smaller the brain, or did we reach a peak tens of thousands of years ago? What if we started developing social skills so well, we let go of parts of our brain that were previously required for survival? Maybe our brains will start expanding again once we have something worthwhile to think about again(once television is banned)!
Also here’s another epic article on a race of non-homo-sapiens, that may or may not have been smarter than us! Check out the Boskop Skull…
Now if you’re really bored, and still curious about brains, on another topic entirely, you’ll love this article. A man wrote a story on how his brain was too big for his skull!
Here’s my favorite article of the day on the subject of humans. Oh by the way humans do not originate from Africa, and we’ve been cross breading among other species of hominids. “It is now scientifically irrefutable fact that the “human species” has been found to contain a substantial quantity of DNA (at least 20%) from other hominid populations not classified as Homo sapien; such as Neanderthal, Denisovan, African archaic, Homo erectus, and now possibly even “Hobbit” (Homo floresiensis). ”
“Recent sequencing of ancient genomes suggests that interbreeding went on between the members of several ancient human-like groups more than 30,000 years ago, including an as-yet unknown human ancestor. “there were many hominid populations,” says Mark Thomas, evolutionary geneticist at UCL.” – The plot thickens!


Mark the Evangelist, Saint
(Author of the second gospel. He was also known as John Mark. He was the son of Mary of Jerusalem. Although she was a widow, she was a woman of means. She owned a house which was large enough to hold a large Christian gathering, and she had at least one maid. The Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples may have been in her house. Mark may have witnessed some of the final events in Jesus' life. It is believed that Mark was in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus was taken captive. The young man was noticed and about to be questioned. Apparently he lost his nerve and ran away, leaving his clothes in the hands of Christ's captors. Later on, Mark went to Antioch with his cousin Barnabas. He accompanied Paul and Barnabas on part of their first missionary journey, but “ran away” again for some unknown reason. His action angered Paul. When Mark asked to go along on the second journey, Paul flatly refused. Mark seems to have been close to Peter. It is believed that Mark was Peter's secretary and wrote down many of the things Peter remembered about Jesus. The gospel which bears Mark's name may be based on the eye-witness reports of Peter. Mark is supposed to have taken Christianity to Alexandria. The church in Alexandria claims Mark as its first bishop. One ancient account states that he suffered a martyr's death there. Mark's life is commemorated in the Episcopal calendar of the church year on Apr. 25.
Glossary definitions provided courtesy of Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY,(All Rights reserved) from “An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, A User Friendly Reference for Episcopalians,” Don S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum, editors.


Local Government Area in Nigeria
The population development of Gwer West as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).
|Gwer West||Local Government Area||74,588||122,313||176,600|
Source: National Population Commission of Nigeria (web), National Bureau of Statistics (web).
Explanation: The population projection assumes the same rate of growth for all LGAs within a state. The undercount of the 1991 census is estimated to be about 25 million. All population figures for Nigeria show high error rates; census results are disputed. Area figures are computed using geospatial data.
Further information about the population structure:
|Gender (C 2006)|
|Age Groups (C 2006)|
|Age Distribution (C 2006)|


Distinction Between Presentations, Seminars, Workshops & Groups
A presentation is done by a therapist and is typically one to two hours. The focus of the presentation is on a particular topic such as depression, communication, anger, parenting, etc. Although questions may be asked and answered, the focus is for the therapist to present information on the topic.
A seminar is similar to a presentation but is for a longer period of time. Seminars are typically either for a half or full day. The focus of the seminar is on a particular topic such as sexual addiction, loss and grief, forgiveness, etc. Since there is more time there is also more opportunity for the audience to ask questions.
A workshop is similar to a seminar in regards to the amount of time spent at the workshop (typically a half or full day). A workshop focuses on a particular topic but unlike a seminar, the workshop is more interactive. In a workshop the participants not only listen to the presenter but also take time during the workshop to apply the material being presented.
Groups focus on a particular topic, such as sexual addiction, depression, forgiveness, loss and grief, couples issues, etc. Groups have a smaller number of participants, usually six to eight. Groups also meet weekly, usually on the same day at the same time for a number of consecutive weeks (typically 12-28 weeks). In a group all the group members commit to coming to each group. In a closed group, once the group starts no group members can be added. In an open group, new group members may join the group at any time. Most of the groups (except for some AODA groups at The Center) are closed groups.


We’ve never been more digitally connected, being in touch with the world around us has made us more vulnerable to hacks, data breaches, and identity theft.
Being safe, well informed and secure are probably your only defensive methods
When you hear and read about the range of cybercrimes out there, you might be tempted to stop using the internet entirely. That’s probably too drastic a measure.
You might want to learn to prevent cybercrime, but here’s the thing: YOU CANNOT. YOU CAN, however, take precautions to help protect against it.
Here are my 4 tips you can use to help protect yourself against the range of cybercrimes out there.
1)Beware of online requests for personal information.
A coronavirus-themed email that seeks personal information like your Social Security number or login information is a phishing scam. Never respond to the email with your personal data.
2) Avoid requests that insist you act immediately
Clicking on malicious links opens computers, phones to hackers worldwide. For example, the link might take you to a fake bank website which looks very legitimate but in reality is just a lookalike.
3) Watch out for spelling mistakes in email addresses or links
Look for writing systems or grammatical errors in domain names or email addresses. Cyber criminals commonly use email addresses that correspond to the names of well-known firms. For example, accoun[email protected] instead of [email protected] (“l” instead of “i”).
4) Be suspicious of generic greetings
We live in an era of supersonic communication. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t keep an eye on the messages you receive. Pay attention to your email as the scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information.
While the internet is a wonderful tool and has become an imperceptible part of our lives, there’s a lot out there that could cause serious trouble. The flip side is cybercrime and sadly, it is on the rise.
The best thing to do is to be prepared. Follow these simple rules, use your common sense and act smart.
Shaunak Mody, Co-founder at Tixter cyber solutions.
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Master of Science in Special Education
Special education, Parents, Collaboration, Communication, Definitions, Handbook
Until 1976 and the passing of P.L. 94-482 parents or caregivers of children with disabilities were not significantly involved in the education of their children. Even after this, many parents have felt they were in unknown territory regarding the field of special education. With different types of meetings, definitions, and processes that are not explained in a form that those who have not studied special education would understand, how could there not be unknown territory? Parents are provided with the Parent’s Guide to Special Education (2018) and the Parental Rights for Public School Students Receiving Special Education Services: Notice of Procedural Safeguards (2018) annually throughout their child’s experience in special education. However, even as this document was created for parents, it can be difficult to navigate and comprehend. Parents and teachers should feel connected and understood throughout the special education process, regardless of the process or terms being used.
This project reviewed the literature regarding parent involvement in the special education process and found the themes of communication, collaboration and common understanding. In response and in order to support families and caregivers, a handbook with definitions of common terms, explanations of the purpose and possible outcomes of each meeting in the special education process, an overview of the disability categories of special education, and resources for parents was created. The intent was to help them understand the special education process more thoroughly, ultimately allowing them to be more comfortable with the process – including planning and understanding the progress of their child.
Reinke, Mikayla, "All About the Special Education Process: A Handbook for Parents" (2021). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 570.
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Elementary Education Commons


Detection: Potyvirus genus.
Matrix: Harvest fresh plant leaves tissues and tuber samples.
Other information: kit developed and optimized by Qualiplante according to Zheng et al., 2010. A verification was performed by Qualiplante (data not published) and the performance characteristics of the kit are the same as the original publication. Primers were designed to amplify 2 conserved sites in the NIb (nuclear inclusion protein b) region.
RNA from 40 potyvirus isolates were tested. The NIb primers detected all the following potyviruses: Apium virus Y, Bean common mosaic virus, Bean yellow mosaic virus, Carrot virus Y, Ceratobium mosaic virus, Clover yellow vein virus, Cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus, Dasheen mosaic virus, Freesia mosaic virus, Johnsongrass mosaic virus, Papaya ringspot virus, Passion fruit woodiness virus, Peanut mottle virus, Potato virus Y, Sugarcane mosaic virus, Sweet potato feathery mottle virus, Turnip mosaic virus, Watermelon mosaic virus, Zucchini yellow mosaic virus, Wheat streak mosaic virus, Banana bract mosaic virus, Onion yellow dwarf virus, Sarcochilus virus Y and Wisteria vein mosaic virus.
Included reagents: Direct Master Mix, Negative Control, Positive Control.


Sick building syndrome or SBS is a temporary medical condition caused by being in a building or type of enclosed space where the indoor air quality is poor. There are many factors that can contribute to poor indoor air quality. In 1984, a report by the World Health Organization suggested that up to 30% of new or remodeled buildings have low air quality, which can lead to SBS.
Diagnosing SBS can be tricky because the
causes are many and often emulate cold or flu symptoms. Among the possible
- throat irritation
- breathing difficulties
- tightness in the chest
- runny nose
- allergy-like symptoms, such as sneezing
- burning sensations in the nose
- dry, itchy skin rashes
- difficulty concentrating
- body aches
- and more
The key to diagnosing SBS is a person’s symptoms improve after leaving a building in question and only when they return, the symptoms return as well. If a building is deemed with poor indoor air quality, there are a few steps people can take to treat SBS:
- Use low fume and fragrance-free cleaning products.
- Dust and vacuum regularly to keep the environment clean.
- Test for possible indoor mold or fungus.
- Update or purchase air purifiers for building or room.
Air cleaning can be a useful addition to indoor air quality control alongside ventilation to fight against SBS. MatrixAir air purifiers capture 90-95% of small, respirable particles down to .3 microns with a three-phase filtering system at the heart of every MatrixAir unit. From small residential units like the AeroClear, to demanding industrial units like the MaxMount, MatrixAir has a unit that can fit any building need.
For more information about how MatrixAir air purifiers can aid in fighting against SBS and promote best practices for indoor air quality call us at (603) 863-7553 or email [email protected].


Have you ever seen colors spelled out using the wrong color font?
It’s called the Stroop task and it might look like this: Red Blue Green Yellow. Instead of reading the word, you have to determine the color of the word.
Researchers from the University of Toronto, led by psychologist Michael Inzlicht, PhD, examined subjects’ brains during the Stroop task to find out if believers’ and non-believers’ brains functioned differently under stress.
Subjects had a split second before having to push a button indicating what color they saw. At the same time, they were hooked up to a brain monitoring device which measured activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
The ACC is a part of the brain that fires when we need to modify our behavior in a stressful situation, like when we make a mistake or when we experience uncertainty.
Participants who had stronger religious beliefs made fewer mistakes on the Stroop task and, when they did mess up, exhibited less ACC firing.
According to this study, spiritual and religious beliefs may help prevent anxiety and reduce stress by means of regulating a certain part of the brain.
Researchers found the same results even when they took subjects’ IQ and personality into account.
Now this study wasn’t randomized or controlled, so we cannot determine causation, but the results do suggest that religion and spirituality could be a factor in lessening anxiety during pressure situations, as well as lowering stress when we make mistakes.
You can find the full article in Psychological Science.
Spirituality may be useful in building confidence about the unknown and preventing anxiety when we make a mistake. People make errors on a daily basis − it’s part of being human, but sometimes we can be too hard on ourselves.
Because spirituality can have practical applications for improving daily life, we pulled together some of the world’s top spiritual teachers to share their wisdom.
Has spirituality ever helped your patients forgive themselves for mistakes they’ve made? Please leave a comment below.
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Hidden Attraction: Lesser-Known Magnetic Hazards That Can Affect Cardiac and Other Devices
April 13, 2022 | Evaluations & Guidance
The hazards of the magnetic fields generated by MR units, and the precautions required to avoid those hazards, are well known in healthcare. Less familiar are the hazards from other magnetic sources, both within and outside the facility. Certain health devices, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) helmets with magnetic clasps, can generate a magnetic field strong enough to interfere with the function of pacemakers. And even apparently innocuous household objects such as jewelry, power adapters, and toys can incorporate surprisingly strong magnets that can also affect some patient devices. Being less well known, these hazards can be harder to recognize and therefore harder to guard against.
The people most susceptible to these magnetic hazards are patients who have been implanted with cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices—also known as cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). If these devices are exposed to a strong enough magnetic source, they can be inadvertently put into what is called magnet mode.
Magnet mode is often used to temporarily switch to asynchronous pacing or to deactivate shock delivery during certain procedures such as surgery. This mode can be useful to protect the patient or caregivers. However, if magnet mode is entered inadvertently, the disabling of defibrillation or the initiation of asynchronous pacing can be very hazardous to the patient. Therefore, it is important that patients avoid exposure to...


It’s no secret that Seattle, the “Emerald City,” is known for being green – from the environmentalism to the sheer color of the landscape. What one might not know is that grass, plants, and everything green can be found even in the most unlikely of places, including incorporated on the walls of a fire station.
Thornton Creek (2010) by Stephen Glassman, a galvanized steel-pipe artwork found at Fire Station 39 in Lake City, functions to move water off the roof to an underground cistern . The sculpture includes two raised planting beds that feature and support native Northwest grasses and creatively reveal the sustainable efforts of the building to harvest and use rainwater for some of the station’s activities.
The fire station was constructed in the Lake City neighborhood where Thornton Creek historically ran through. Much of the creek has been covered by city development over the years, and many projects to reveal and restore the creek are in progress. Glassman explains his motivation and inspiration of the creek in his work: “It seemed a perfect opportunity to create an integrated sculpture as a gesture to the future of the creek and, in turn, the community of Lake City. Thus the sculpture parallels the ecological restoration processes already in play.”
Funded with Department of Finance and Administrative Services Fire Facilities and Emergency Response Levy 1% for Art funds
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When you are dealing with any sort of water supply, cleanliness and getting rid of bacteria is the most important matter. You can't have a water supply that has certain materials, because contaminants ruin the quality of water that is used for drinking, cleaning, and any number of other measures. Consider looking into services such as biological nutrient removal (BNR), which can be one of the best steps you can take for a clean water supply.
Utilize the strategies below and find the help of a technician that can help you with BNR whenever you require it.
What is biological nutrient removal (BNR) and what purpose does it serve?
Using a biological nutrient removal (BNR) system can be one of the most effective steps you take for protecting your water supply. When it comes to this equipment, you can count on it to remove elements like phosphorous, nitrogen, and others. Leaving these biological nutrients in your water supply can make your water cloudy and dirty, can affect fish and other ecosystems, and will have a trickle effect on the environment as a whole.
These systems are often used to filter out wastewater or to take care of groundwater to prevent it from getting polluted or otherwise tainted. These systems can be installed by any number of professionals, but you'll need to ensure that it is handled in a way that will be effective.
What should you know about taking advantage of biological nutrient removal?
If you are going to invest in and use a biological nutrient removal system, get to know all of the parts and processes. The water in your system will go through different phases of aeration, sedimentation and other processes. When you are able to look into these services and ensure that your equipment is working correctly, you will be also guaranteeing the best possible water quality and will be able to remove nutrients effectively.
How can you invest in the work that a BNR system can provide?
Finally, it is also up to you to look into buying whatever kind of system you need. A biological nutrient removal system is the first step, but you'll also need to look into things like process engineering and work with contractors that can actually make changes based on the information that you garner. It begins when you touch base with technicians that can lend you their services and decontaminate any water source that you are dealing with.
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Is there any difference between UNTIL and BEFORE? To be more exact, please take a look at these examples: 1) I will wait UNTIL you come. 2)I will wait BEFORE you come.
I can see why it may be hard for language learners to differentiate between these two prepositions. Their meanings are very similar and sometimes they may even be used interchangeably. Let’s look at the definitions and some examples to help you understand the difference.
BEFORE means earlier than
UNTIL means up to a certain point in time
- I have to talk to the client before I call my manager. (It means I will talk to the client first/earlier and later I will call my manager.)
- I’ll wait to call my manager until I hear from the client. (It means I will wait up to that point in time when the client calls me.)
- I always feed my dog before I have dinner. (It means the dog eats first/earlier and I eat later.)
- I don’t have dinner until I feed my dog. (It means I don’t eat up to that point in time when my dog is fed.)
- I want to get home before 8. (earlier than 8)
- I want to stay here until 8. (up to 8 o’clock)
- I’d lived there before my son was born. (It means I had lived there earlier, but I may lived there after his birth too. )
- I’d lived there until my son was born. (It means I stopped living there when he was born and went to live somewhere else.)
- I will wait before you come.
This sentence is NOT correct. It means that I will wait first and then some time later somebody will come. It’s not what you want to say. What you want to say is:
- I will wait until you come.
It means I will wait up to that point in time when this person comes.
- I will wait before 8.
- I will wait until 8.
Correct. It means you will wait up to 8 o’clock.
NOT UNTIL may mean NOT BEFORE
- I will not see my husband again until/before Christmas.
- They will not be back until/before Sunday.


Plastics that end up in the oceans also seem to have an impact on climate change. WWF sees more and more scientific evidence that plastic pollution is obstructing the absorption of CO2 in the oceans. This is one of the conclusions of the recent report: “Plastics: the costs to society, the environment and the economy”.
The production, use and disposal of plastics impose countless negative impacts on society, with plastic pollution among the most pressing environmental issues of today. Plastic waste is either disposed of via processes that can also release chemical pollutants and contribute to climate change, or leaks into the environment, becoming plastic pollution. Pollution in the ocean poses a threat to marine life, impacting the provision of ecosystem services and damaging key economic industries such as fisheries and tourism. These impacts generate significant costs for society that are not accounted for in plastic’s market price: the lifetime cost of the plastic produced in 2019 will be at least US$3.7 trillion (+/-US$1 trillion)11 and more than the GDP of India.
Without significant action, plastic production is expected to significantly increase, resulting in a corresponding rise in the cost imposed on society. The societal lifetime costs of the projected virgin plastic produced in 2040 (lifetime cost of plastic excluding the market cost) could reach more than US$7.1 trillion (+/-US$2.2 trillion), equivalent to approximately 85% of global spending on health in 2018 and greater than the GDP of Germany, Canada, and Australia in 2019 combined .
Many of the necessary global actions to tackle the plastic crisis are known, but current initiatives lack the necessary scale to drive systemic change, while regulatory approaches have been heterogenous and scattered, failing to target the fundamental problem drivers.
The transboundary nature of plastic requires a truly global response to effectively tackle the crisis, however, there is currently a notable lack of global coordination in plastic action.
For a new treaty to be established, governments will have to start negotiations through the adoption of a formal negotiation mandate at the 5th session of the UN Environment Assembly in February 2022.
Read the full report here.
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According to a NASA press release, the “back shell powered descent vehicle” configuration, containing NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, is being placed on the spacecraft’s heat shield at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The heat shield and the spacecraft’s back shell together form an encapsulating aeroshell that will protect the rover from the intense heat that will be generated as the flight system descends through the Martian atmosphere.
The mission is on track for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station during the period from Nov. 25 to Dec. 18, 2011.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the Mars Science Laboratory mission for the NASA Science Mission Directorate, Washington. This mission will land Curiosity on Mars in August 2012. Researchers will use the tools on the rover to study whether the landing region has had environmental conditions favorable for supporting microbial life and favorable for preserving clues about whether life existed.
More information about Curiosity is at http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech


Coral reefs support a wide variety of fishes. (Image credit: SGR/Unsplash)
Coral reefs are spectacular to look at, but they are also crucial for the ocean health. They safeguard coastlines from eroding, help prevent loss of life, and property damage. However, coral reefs have been dying and the world has already lost up to 50 per cent of them already.
In an effort to conserve the coral reefs, scientists at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, have created an AI system that can help measure and identify, and study coral reef health from space.
This will be accomplished by observing and tracking “reef halos,” which are alternatively referred to as grazing halos or sand halos. These reef halos consist of circular patterns of exposed sand encircling patch reefs, and they can be detected through satellite imagery.
While imaging technology has dramatically improved over the years, studying reef halos has still been a challenge. The halos display intricate ecological patterns that exhibit significant variation. Overcoming this challenge necessitated the integration of diverse deep-learning algorithms.
Simone Franceschini, who is the lead author of the study that was published in the journal Remote Sensing of Environment, says that while sometimes reef halos are easy to spot with prominent edges, other times the halos can be faint and difficult to distinguish.
The AI algorithm that has now been developed can apparently accurately identify 90 per cent of the corals in “some part of the world”.
The researchers also plan to introduce a web app, at no cost, which will enable conservationists, scientists, and resource managers to conveniently monitor various aspects of reef health through the use of satellite or drone imagery, without the need for physical presence.


Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, was an itinerant ascetic and spiritual leader who lived in South Asia in the sixth or fifth century BCE and is credited with founding Buddhism.
Through the Vaishnava Puranas’ mythology, which adopts the Buddha as Vishnu’s ninth avatar, the Buddha was incorporated into Vaishnavism. The Agni Purana claims that Vishnu took on this earthly avatar as a result of the daityas’ victories over the devas in their conflicts. He tricked the asuras with his teachings to reestablish the natural order. As a result, they converted to Buddhism and left the path outlined by the Vedas, becoming bereft of dharma. At the conclusion of the Kali Yuga, causing them to be cast off to hell, devoid of good conduct. Furthermore, it causes the age to be characterised by the intermixture of the varnas and domination by the Mlecchas, barbarian and foreign forces. Subsequently, according to tradition, it became the responsibility of Adi Shankaracharya and future Vaishnava acharyas to re-establish theism.
|Books name||Bhagabana Budha / ଭଗବାନ ବୁଦ୍ଧ|
|No Of pages||10|
|Publisher||New Student Store|
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The county of Sligo is also known as Yeats County. The famous poet William Butler Yeats is buried at the Drumcliffe Churchyard, under the loaf-shaped Benbulben Mountain.
The place is also considered to be the main source of inspiration by the poet because it has beautiful sceneries and long coastlines. Located in the west coast province of Connacht, Sligo actually translates to “the place of shells,” as the prehistoric people of the town is known for their huge appetite for the crustacean shellfish. Archaeologists and historians found the remains of shellfish buried all over Sligo. It is the largest town in the northwest of Ireland, and its history can be traced back to as far as 6,000 years ago. Sligo is popular for its rich Irish history, heritage, folklore, and mythology. Almost every stone and hill in the county has its own, unique story to tell. The magnificent mountains, winding rivers, and uneven coastline make Sligo popular among tourists and backpackers. As a striking contrast to the rugged uplands and terrains of the county, the lakes around Sligo are well-known for their very still waters and marshlands. The summit of Knocknarae is known for its imposing Neolithic cairn and is identified by locals as Queen Maeve’s grave. In neighboring Carrowmore, visitors will find the largest megalithic cemetery in Ireland. The county’s scenic coast has some excellent surfing beaches like Strandhill and Enniscrone. Lissadell House is a good family attraction with a very beautiful beach nearby. It was once the home of Countess Markievicz. Golf courses are also found in the county. Other activities for tourists include horse riding, cycling, fishing, and other water sports. When you are in Sligo, you can find refuge in its self-catering accommodation options and bed and breakfasts.
Visit discoversligo.com or whatsoninsligo.com for local event and attraction information.
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Definition of than | What does than mean?
Words beginning with THAN?
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In which dictionaries does the word than exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes