Skipping around is encouraged when reading a scholarly article:
Skimming these sections first will allow you to quickly determine if the article is relevant to your research and if you should do an in-depth reading.
Read the abstract first
The abstract previews the entire article, makes it easier to judge whether it is relevant.
For the sciences:
For the humanities:
Next, read the intro and the conclusion
Learn more about the topic of study and what the authors learned through their research.
Applies to both sciences and humanities:
Take a look at results, i.e. tables, charts, graphs or images
Get a better idea of the results of the research or analytical study.
For the Sciences:
For the Humanities:
Do an in-depth reading
Now that you have pre-read some of the article and are sure it relates to your research topic, do an in-depth reading.
Applies to both sciences and humanities
Scholarly articles are structured in the reverse of an Oreo, meaning that the “good stuff” is on the outside:
the Abstract, Introduction, the Discussion, and the Conclusion.
The “dry stuff” is on the inside of the article – the Methodology and the Results. A key point of the scientific method is that results must be able to be replicated to be valid, so Methodology shows exactly how the study might be reproduced, but sheds little light on the big picture, unless you are replicating the experiment. Statistical analysis in the Results are important, but is typically just the math verifying the significance of the results.
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Iron (III) Oxide, also known as ferric oxide or red iron oxide (Fe2O3), can be obtained through several methods. Here are three common ways to get Iron (III) Oxide: 1. Natural sources: Iron (III) Oxide is commonly found as the mineral hematite in various geological formations. You can collect hematite-rich rocks and crush them into a fine powder to extract Iron (III) Oxide. 2. Chemical synthesis: You can create Iron (III) Oxide by mixing ferric chloride (FeCl3) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions in a controlled environment. Following the reaction, the resulting Iron (III) Oxide precipitate can be washed several times with water to remove excess ions before being filtered, dried, and collected. 3. Controlled rusting: You can produce Iron (III) Oxide by exposing iron or steel to a mixture of water, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide. The iron will oxidize to form a rust (a combination of Iron (III) Oxide and other iron oxides). After the rust forms, you can scrape it off, wash it to remove soluble salts, and then dry it to obtain Iron (III) Oxide. Remember to exercise caution and follow appropriate safety procedures when working with chemicals or conducting experiments. Always wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing, and carry out these processes in a well-ventilated area.
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What is Tenancy by Entirety?
Married couples have a plethora of important financial decisions to make, and one of the biggest comes when they purchase a home together.
Can a Joint Tenant Sell or Transfer Their Interest?
If you are buying real estate with one or more other people, you may structure the ownership as either Tenants-In-Common (TIC) or as a joint tenancy. Small groups purchasing real estate frequently employ these ownership structures, and the arrangements are often confused with each other due to the similarity in names. Therefore, let's quickly review the similarities and differences between these two ownership models.
Can a Joint Tenant Force the Sale of a Property?
One of the common ways for people to hold title to property as a group is to buy it as joint tenants. In many states, joint tenancy is frequently employed by married couples and by business partners investing together. Joint tenants have equal ownership rights and responsibilities. A critical provision of joint tenancy is the right of survivorship—when one owner dies, the others inherit the deceased partner’s share. If there is more than one survivor, all would equally share the portion owned by the deceased.
What is Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship?
Joint ownership of real property can be formed in a few different kinds of legal structures depending on the owners’ desires.
Can You Sell a House with Tenants-in-Common?
A Tenancy in Common (TIC) arrangement allows multiple individuals to share ownership rights to a property. While a TIC arrangement may allow you to own high-quality real estate for less start-up capital, complications can arise when you decide to sell the shared property.
How Does Property Management for Tenants in Common (TIC) Investment Properties Work?
Tenancy in Common (TIC) can be an attractive method for investors to collaborate on the ownership of real estate assets. The structure can accommodate groups ranging in size from two to 35. Each owner holds an undivided fractional share of the assets, but the percentages can be and often are unequal. For example, a TIC group could consist of two friends, each holding fifty percent of the property. On the other hand, if there are ten owners, one could have fifty percent while the remaining nine split the other half.


Squirrels are solitary animals until breeding season. All tend to get into homes to seek shelter from harsh weather or food storage. Although they are often found in basements or between walls, they can also be found in attics. Aside from physically seeing the pests coming in or out of your home, the best sign of squirrel infestation is loud noise in the attic. And to differentiate raccoons, mice and bats from squirrels since they also reside in attic, any movement or noise during the day is a good indicator of squirrels. How do squirrels access our attic? You call squirrel removal Oshawa professionals.
Squirrels are good climbers and can easily scale walls or climb trees to find shelter. They often use the roof or chimney to try to access the house or attic. In case they find small opening they enlarge it. They have also been known to remove or rip off the rooftop ventilators to enter the attic. Blocking the entry used by squirrels does not deter them from entering as they easily tear this material.
Damage Caused by Squirrels
As squirrels try to gain entry to the attic they often tear shingles or chew holes into soffits or fascia boards with their sharp teeth. Holes made by these animals have a diameter of 4 to 6 inches depending on the size of the pest. Once inside your attic, their number increase with time and they can cause serious damage since they gnaw, chew and tear everything they find. Squirrels find bedding material by shredding your insulation and wood frame. They also chew electrical wiring sometimes leading to fire outbreaks and PVC pipes inside
the attic causing flooding.
Getting rid of squirrels is an enormous task to home owners since they can easily bite somebody when provoked. Therefore, it is wise to seek the help of wildlife professional. Do not wait for the animal to cause the damage to call the expert early.
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Whistleblowing System: What Indonesian Universities Can Learn From Standford University
The whistleblowing system, as an instrument for early detection of violations, is not only applied to corporations, but also to educational institutions at the college or university level. Stanford University, for example, implements a whistleblowing system under the name Ethics and Compliance Helpline for Stanford’s community. According to the website of the Office of the Chief Risk Officer at Standford University, the community, in this case, are students, lecturers, employees, and third parties who collaborate or do business with the university.
Due to Standford University’s frequent involvement in global activities – research, grants, and business, the scope of activities categorized as violations is not only limited to academic malpractice, crime, conflicts of interest, and maladministration but also activities related to bribery, for example, gratuities and political contributions.
6 Common Problems that Reduce Robustness of Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing: Why The Safety and Anonymity of The Whistleblowers Do Matter
Standford is committed to ensuring that the community can report violations with confidence and does not tolerate those who retaliate against the whistleblowers. Although the website does not mention details of how they implement the non-retaliation policy, the university provides an anonymous complaint form via the Helpline website and has an Office of the General Counsel (OGC) which is responsible for addressing legal issues arising from the activities of Stanford University , Stanford Health Care and Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford.
The university recognized the importance of carrying out compliance with internal and external regulations in order to meet ethical standards and maintain the university’s reputation.
In Indonesia, there are universities are known to have implemented the whistleblowing system, such as UI (SIPDUGA UI), UGM (SIAP UGM), and Universitas Bina Nusantara. Each of these universities applies a different whistleblowing policy in terms of scope of whistleblowers, whistleblowing channels, the scope of the violation, and the confidentiality of whistleblowers.
However, there is still plenty of room for universities in Indonesia to implement and develop a whistleblowing system and update their policies to encourage the universities’ communities to proactively uphold the ethical standards and reputation of the institutions.
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Cobalt (Co) is a ferromagnetic metal with the Curie temperature TC=1,115 °C. It is a weakly reducing metal protected against oxidation by a passivating oxide film. Cobalt is used primarily to manufacture magnetic, wear-resistant, and high-strength alloys; in lithium-ion batteries; in electroplating, for its hardness, resistance to oxidation, and attractive appearance; and as a base primer coating for porcelain enamels. Co also plays an essential role in the metabolism of all animals because it is a key component in cobalamin (vitamin B12).
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In biology, cobalt is more commonly found in complex forms. For example, nicotinic acid aids digestion helping the body derive energy from fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It has unique pharmacological properties for treating asthma, arthritis, diabetes, providing anti-aging nutrients, and preventing heart diseases. That is why the complex formation of the nicotinic acid and metal ions (e.g., cobalt (II)) is of great interest to science, in which case, the Raman spectroscopy of the complex can be used to determine its structure.
Raman spectroscopy can uniquely identify many chemical and biological agents.All substances


Basic skills education and training - Amendment to the law
The Adult and Vocational Education Act was amended in 2015. Under the new arrangements, municipalities are empowered to offer more customized schemes for illiterate adults (see above, Adult and Vocational Education Act). In addition, promoting reading skills and combating functional illiteracy are a significant addition to the core functions of reading, literature, information and education in the law on public libraries: the Public Libraries System Act (only in Dutch available).
The government’s emancipation policy is aimed at boosting the economic independence of functionally illiterate women, including through the EVA (‘Education for Women with Ambition’) project.
Vocational and adult education institutions
In 2020, the Dutch vocational education and training sector (for initial students and adults) consisted of 42 regional education and training colleges, 10 agricultural colleges and 11 specialist colleges, and two ‘other institutions’ (including centres for the deaf and schools with a faith-based ethos).
The number of providers has remained relatively stable by law, centers of expertise are tasked with developing a qualification structure for secondary vocational education, monitoring the examinations of education providers, finding new placement providers (where students get practical training in a trade or profession), and monitoring the quality of the placement providers.


How much electricity will my solar panels produce?
Finally the big day has arrived: after waiting months, your 10 kW solar PV system is installed and you are eagerly monitoring the initial production of your investment. Lucky for you, it's a picture perfect day for solar energy with hardly any clouds in the sky. After tallying up the production for the whole day, you realize that you are nowhere close to what a 10 kW constant output should have produced. The good news: there's probably nothing wrong with your system. The bad news: you are mixing up energy and power.
The "10 kW" in your system specifications is the nameplate capacity, or rated power, of your system. In ideal laboratory conditions, your panels would actually produce 10 kW of electricity each hour (hence an output of 10 kWh in electrical energy). However, real life is far from these ideal conditions. Most of the time, your system will produce less than 10 kWh. This is perfectly normal. The average level of production can be expressed (in percentage terms) as the "capacity factor". If your system has a capacity factor of say, 15%, then your average production will be 10 kW x 15% = 0.15 kWh. The capacity factor itself is largely determined by your location (e.g., orientation and shading of your roof) and your local climatic conditions.
Another way to look at this is to think of your installed capacity as the maximum speed of your car. Even though your speedometer may max out at 150 mph, you would seldom find yourself driving at that speed. Most of the time, your actual speed would be well below the maximum level. Likewise, you won't be seeing your solar energy system produce at its rated power very frequently.
In order to determine your system's capacity factor, you can consult WhatNextNow Solar Discover
. Using Discover, you can play around with different system specifications and location variables to give you a very good idea about your average expected energy production rates.


A data logger is a compact, battery-powered device equipped with an internal microprocessor, data storage, and one or more sensors or sensor ports. Data loggers can be deployed and left unattended in a variety of environments to record measurements at set intervals for up to years at a time.
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USB data loggers are compact, reusable, and portable, and offer low cost and easy setup and deployment. Internal-sensor models are used for monitoring at the logger location, while external-sensor models enable precise sensor placement and more measurements. USB loggers communicate with a computer via a USB interface, but for greater convenience, a data shuttle device can be used to offload data from the logger for transport back to a computer. Optional waterproof data shuttles are available for optical USB loggers used in submersible water monitoring applications.
Bluetooth-enabled data loggers are also compact, reusable, portable, easy to set up and deploy, and offer the added benefit of wireless data transmission to mobile devices or laptops within a 100-foot range. Particularly useful for monitoring hard-to-reach or limited-access areas, users can download data, view data in graphs, check the logger’s operational status, share data files, and store data in the cloud.
Web-based data logging systems provide remote, around-the-clock, internet-based access to data via cellular, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet communications to the system. These systems, which can be configured with a variety of external plug-in sensors and/or wireless sensors, transmit collected data to a secure web server where users can view or retrieve data. Users can also reconfigure system settings remotely and get automatic text/email alarm notifications when conditions reach critical levels.
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New research published in the journal Evidence Based Mental Health suggests that low folate levels in the blood may be linked to a higher risk of dementia and death in older people. It is estimated that up to one in five older adults are wholly deficient.
For the study, researchers wanted to see if serum folate deficiency may be linked to dementia and death from any cause in a large national sample of older adults. They analyzed the medical records of 27,188 people in Israel. All participants were between the age of 60 and 75 and had no pre-existing dementia for at least ten years before the complete eight checks began in 2013.
Approximately 13% of participants were fully deficient, defined as levels below 4.4 ng/ml. Among those who were folate deficient, the incidence of dementia was almost 3.5% higher than those who were not deficient.
After accounting for any influential factors that may interfere with results, including diabetes, cognitive decline, depression, vitamin B12 deficiency, smoking, and folic acid supplements, the outcomes were displayed. Researchers concluded that the folate-deficient were 68% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and nearly three times as likely to die from any cause.
As an observational study, cause cannot be established. However, researchers believe folate deficiency may affect homocysteine levels. Therefore, the vascular risk of dementia compromises the DNA repair of neurons, making them vulnerable to oxidative damage. This may enhance brain cell aging and damage.
Taking care of brain function and mental health is essential as you age. Numerous factors can take a toll on the ability of the brain to function at peak potential, affecting memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function. As this study helps outline, it is vital to get the proper vitamins and nutrients needed to keep the brain healthy.
The Smart Pill contains nine ingredients to support, nourish, and maximize brain health and cognitive function. Its unique formula includes ginkgo biloba, huperzine A, bacopa extract, Rosemary extract, and a B vitamin complex. This combination of doctor-formulated ingredients allows The Smart Pill to help boost circulation, fight free radicals, and provide nutritional support to assist cognitive function.


Climate change is no longer just a scientific concept as communities across the globe bear its consequences. The last 8 years have been the warmest on record, and by far, this is not the only environmental effect we have to address.
The next generation has to take it upon itself to solve these issues.
Governments worldwide spend more than $5.9 trillion causing air pollution and releasing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Restrictive government regulations that protect the environmentally destructive status quo stand in our way to a sustainable future.
Governments make environmentally unsound decisions for political clout or direct profit, best exemplified by keeping coal power plants open while closing nuclear plants to appease special interests.
Government intervention in the market, picking winners and losers, only ratchets up energy costs and slows decarbonization. Competitive energy markets decarbonize 66% faster and drop prices as much as 45%.
“Around the world, individuals are already addressing climate change. They are creating new, more efficient energy solutions and realizing alternatives that lower our carbon footprints in various ways. Their obstacle to doing more red tape.”
DR. WOLF VON LAER
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Selected Pages and Projects from: "Gourds and Fiber" By Ginger Summit & Jim Widess
The use of fiber techniques on gourds began millennia ago when our ancestors were trying to figure out how to transport, more easily, these natural vessels. After all, there is a limit to how many gourds can be stacked on your head or carried at one time. So began the inception of combining fibers with gourds.
Dozens of fibers and techniques for using them with gourds are demonstrated in this book.
Gourds are still the most important container in many parts of the world.
Lots of new ideas for creating exciting gourd art.
Detailed photographic step-by-stp instructions for new techniques.
Combination of ancient and contemporary techniques.
Learn a South American technique to embellish a gourd with telephone wire.
Basic and advanced basketry technique are shown.
Learn many new pine needle coiling stitches.
Couching is a lot more than just a single row of pine needles stitched around a gourd.
Needle weaving can enhance your gourd especially when color is introduced.
Learn lots of new uses and stitches for knotting and decorative knots.
Knotless netting reaches new dimensions when combined on a gourd.
You'll find so many surprises in Gourds and Fiber... Don't wait! Order now!
Page 107: Lynn Kearney was not given credit for this beautiful gourd she created for the book. Nor was the piece properly classified for the technique she employed in creating it. Silver wire and glass beads were crocheted around the rim of a small blue gourd base.
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Is your car engine suddenly producing strange noises like hissing, popping, screaming, etc.? If so, then something is wrong with your vehicle, as cars are not supposed to make strange sounds out of nowhere. In such circumstances, your car's engine needs immediate attention, and it's time to visit your local car service provider to have things checked and fixed. Below we discuss avoiding the types of noise an engine can make and what that means.
What Are The engine noises that indicate your vehicle needs immediate attention?
Most likely, your engine is making one of these five sounds listed below:
This is the most common sound your car engine can produce. A hissing sound indicates various problems ranging from air leaks and fluid leaks to an overheated engine. It could also be the result of leaking coolant that makes a hissing noise once it hits hot engine parts. Regardless of the reasons behind the problem, this type should be checked by a certified mechanic.
The popping sound is very annoying and it disrupts the mood while driving. It is simply an indication of an engine exhaust leak or the result of a dirty air filter that requires cleaning. If this problem pops up, that means that there is something wrong with your car's engine.
Does your engine make an ear-piercing rumbling sound? If so, this should not be ignored. The rumbling sound means that there is likely a hole in the muffler, which is very dangerous as fumes can seep into it. If it is accompanied by vibration, this indicates that the spark plugs in your car are faulty.
If you hear a knocking , this means that there is an error in the ignition of the car. A large number of reasons can cause an ignition problem. Therefore, prompt maintenance of the engine is the best possible solution.
This kind of sound means there is a brake fault. This could be due to missing pads or just brake wear. To avoid the risk of brake failure, it is best to repair it as soon as possible.
What are the Warning Signs of Engine Failure?
The following warning signs indicate that your engine will fail soon;
- Poor mileage.
- Change in performance.
- Smoke is emitting out of the exhaust.
- Sounds like knocking, popping.
- Flickering of dashboard lights


What is equity?
- Educational Equity: “is achieved when all students receive the resources they need so they graduate prepared for success after high school.” -Center for Public Education
- Educational Equity: “means that each child receives what they need to develop to their full academic and social potential.” -National Equity Project
- Educational Equity: “the elimination of the predictability of success or failure by any social or cultural factor AND the dismantling of inequitable practices and policies.” -The Equity Collaborative
Equity Initiative Goals (2018)
- Ensuring safe environments for our students (physically, socially, emotionally).
- Responding to incidents of hate and bias in a clear, consistent manner.
- Ensuring equitable access to education and addressing barriers of racism and bias that would preclude this.
- Continuing to identify barriers to equitable access to education, including examples of racism, institutional and structural racism, and individual bias.
Why lead with race?
- Race Matters. Almost every indicator of well-being shows troubling disparities/disproportionalities by race.
- Disparities are often created and maintained inadvertently through policies and practices that contain barriers to opportunity.
- It’s possible-- and only possible-- to close equity gaps by using strategies determined through an intentional focus on race.
- If opportunities in all key areas of well-being are equitable, then equitable results will follow.
- Given the right message, analysis, and tools, people will work toward racial equity.
What is racial equity?
- Removing the predictability of success and failure that currently correlates with race or any social/cultural factor.
- Interrupting inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive school environments for all students, especially our historically marginalized ones.
- Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents and interests that every human possesses, especially our historically marginalized ones.
What is racial equity in education?
- Raising the achievement of all students while narrowing the gap between the highest and lowest performing students and eliminating the racial predictability and disproportionality of which student groups occupy the highest and lowest achievement categories.


Stable Linux with Apache
Linux & Apache have existed together for a number of years now and are one of the most common server setups. Discover why.
Linux is an Operating System, that isn't that commonly used for desktop machines, but is one of the most commonly used OSs for servers. It is free of charge, so you won't need to pay any license charges as part of your hosting payments. Linux is additionally thought of as the most reliable Operating System available and due to the permissions that files have along with the file types that can be run, virus files that can infect a standard PC will simply not be executed on a Linux-based hosting server. Additionally, the OS is 100 % free, so it could be modified without any restrictions, in order to match the needs of the website hosting provider and their customers. This implies that unwanted software packages may be removed to make the OS lighter and swifter, which can directly lead to significantly better hosting server performance. Lots of Linux machines have the Apache web server set up on them, since this piece of software is also absolutely free, quick and secure. It's the most widely used web server around and is an element of the LAMP bundle that numerous script apps, like Joomla™ and WordPress, require. LAMP is an abbreviation for Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP.
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Antioxidants, vol.10, no.9, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)
© 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.Balanced aquafeed is the key factor for enhancing the productivity of aquatic animals. In this context, aquatic animals require optimal amounts of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. The original plant and animals’ ingredients in the basal diets are insufficient to provide aquafeed with suitable amounts of minerals. Concurrently, elements should be incorporated in aquafeed in optimal doses, which differ based on the basal diets’ species, age, size, and composition. Selenium is one of the essential trace elements involved in various metabolic, biological, and physiological functions. Se acts as a precursor for antioxidative enzyme synthesis leading to high total antioxidative capacity. Further, Se can enhance the immune response and the tolerance of aquatic animals to infectious diseases. Several metabolic mechanisms, such as thyroid hormone production, cytokine formation, fecundity, and DNA synthesis, require sufficient Se addition. The recent progress in the nanotechnology industry is also applied in the production of Se nanoparticles. Indeed, Se nanoparticles are elaborated as more soluble and bioavailable than the organic and non-organic forms. In aquaculture, multiple investigations have elaborated the role of Se nanoparticles on the performances and wellbeing of aquatic animals. In this review, the outputs of recent studies associated with the role of Se nanoparticles on aquatic animals’ performances were simplified and presented for more research and development.


Arsenic in drinking water
Throughout earth’s crust, Arsenic is widely distributed. Commercially and industrially it is used as an alloying agent in the manufacture of transistors, lasers, and semiconductors. Through dissolution of rocks and minerals, arsenic is also found in water. This is the reason that millions of people have been exposed to arsenic in drinking water. The high concentrations of arsenic cause skin lesions, cancer, neurodevelopment delays, as well as cardiovascular diseases.
In Pakistan, a study has been conducted which has revealed that around 60 million of people are being regularly exposed to arsenic contaminated water. The heavy concentration of arsenic became visible in the 1990s when the studies were conducted across the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta. Around 35 million to 77 million people in Bangladesh were considered to be at risk of drinking water high in arsenic. According to WHO in 2014, almost 200 people around the world are exposed to high levels of arsenic in water.
In Pakistan, studies have also revealed high levels of arsenic in drinking water. According to an environmental scientist Joel Podgorski, the groundwater in some areas of Pakistan contains high levels of arsenic. The samples were collected by Podgorski’s team from about 1200 wells throughout Pakistan at depths of 3 to 70 meters. Around two-thirds exceeded the recommended threshold by WHO whereas extremely high levels above 200 micrograms were found near the Indus River Valley. Being so much exposed to water, older sediments over geological times have washed out their arsenic to the sea. But high concentrations are found near sand and clay younger than 10,000 years.
According to Richard Johnston, arsenic is a serious health risk in drinking water. He suggested that a predictive method should be applied to areas of the world that have similar geologies as that of Pakistan. Other experts have suggested that Pakistani authorities should test wells in high-risk areas and warn communities about the high arsenic levels. People should be suggested to use water from deeper aquifers that are connected with older sediments. Another way could be to invest in treating groundwater for removing arsenic.
Via: Science Mag


The obesity epidemic in our country is getting worse. Up to 21% of children ages 9-18 are either overweight or obese according to a study done in 2012 and reported by the CDC. 70% shown risk factors for heart disease. That's not the only problem they face.
Physical Toll : Children are now dealing with the same blood pressure and cholesterol issues we adults face. Strong medications are being prescribed in order to keep those issues under control. Even with these medications the children are still at risk.
Arthritis is another issue. While it may not be a problem during childhood it is likely to be a factor for it when they are adults, especially if they do not lose the weight and keep it off.
Educational Toll : A new study out of UCLA shows a link between childhood obesity and several learning and behavioral disorders. This includes ADHD and increased repetition of grade levels. The study has not determined whether the obesity caused the disorder or the other way around, but it's still there.
Emotional Toll : Most of us remember this from childhood. The heavier students were often picked on and called names. This can lead to depression. Today it's made worse by social media. The teasing and bullying can continue 24 hours a day. A study done by the University of Minnesota reports that 9% of the teens that worked with had tried suicide.
This is no longer about being fat. It's about saving the lives and emotional health of our children. If you are the parent of a child who is struggling with weight issues, talk to your doctor or pediatrician. There are things that can be done to safely bring the weight under control. There are also things that can be done to help with the emotional stress caused by this issue. If you are a young person who is struggling with this issue, talk to your parents and your doctor.
Source by Mary Bodel


the materials for this group of students are well-suited to their ability,
regression will occur. The following anecdote illustrates this well.
A student who had been progressing well surprised
me when she had two consecutive disappointing remedial reading sessions. When I
discussed this matter with her parents, I learned that she wasn’t using the
book I provided for home use but was using a library book that she had chosen.
Unfortunately, as it was beyond her ability, it tore away at her confidence. This
in turn led to a significant decline in her reading performance. However, once
things were straightened out, she was quickly back on track.
should you need assistance finding suitable materials, seek advice from your
The prime focus of the Program is on the vowels. The rationale here is that since they lack consistency of sound, they are the most difficult part of a word/syllable to decode. The other major points of concentration are on comprehension and syllabication.
It is important to keep the focus of a remedial approach narrow, especially in its early stages, as too much information tends to overwhelm and frustrate struggling students.
The Program’s simple nature allows students to experience success relatively quickly. This is significant because it develops the student’s confidence as it is the powerful forces of progress and faith in one’s ability that fosters further growth.
Re the Program’s Recommendations: In order to best address your students’/child’s needs, don’t hesitate to adjust them.


Osteoporosis is a common condition among people who are growing old, and can lead to serious injury after a fall, affecting mobility. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is connected to osteoporosis and many older people who have easy fractures due to osteoporosis invariably also suffer from CKD.
A group of researchers studied the relationship between CKD and osteoporosis and here are their findings.
- CKD is found more among African Americans but they have lower fracture levels than Caucasians.
- About 33% of all older adults suffer from fractures due to osteoporosis and 25% develop CKD.
- Even elderly patients that suffer from moderate CKD also have increased risk of fractures.
- As the patient’s kidney function deteriorates, or as CKD becomes more pronounced, the risk for fractures increases.
- Another population-based study that performed a competing risk analysis found 16% greater risk of hip fracture and 83% higher risk of death in people suffering from CKD.
- Patients with a moderate level of kidney failure have much higher risk of fractures than patients without degenerative kidney problems. To the researchers this indicates that adults with decreased kidney function ought to be screened for osteoporosis even though their condition has not reached the CKD stage.
Based on their findings, the researchers have concluded that declining kidney function, especially in CKD patients, is linked to an increased risk of fractures related to osteoporosis.
They also believe that lowered kidney function is a risk factor for bone fracture though current medical practice does not consider it to be. At present patients suffering from CKD are not being recommended for osteoporosis screening. Only men over 65 are being referred for osteoporosis screening when they have at least one of the risk factors for fracture.
Based on their findings and interpretation, the researchers believe that their findings should be considered in the future when guidelines for osteoporosis are updated.
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Glaucoma is a disease which may cause significant visual loss if not diagnosed and treated early. The most common form of this disease is open-angle glaucoma. The eye receives its nourishment from a clear fluid that circulates within, called aqueous humor. This aqueous humor returns to the blood stream through a drainage canal called the trabecular meshwork. When the fluid cannot adequately leave through the mesh, increased pressure within the eye results. The elevated pressure causes damage to the blood vessel system which provides nourishment to the optic nerve. The peripheral, or side vision, slowly fades, and central (straight-ahead) vision is affected late in the course of glaucoma. With advanced glaucomatous nerve damage, a "gun barrel" type of vision results. The lack of pain or awareness of visual change leads us to call glaucoma the "silent thief of vision" and makes regular eye exams mandatory for all adults.
Glaucoma of this type can occur at any age, although it is most commonly diagnosed in people over age 40. Patients of African-American descent, diabetics and those with a family history of glaucoma are at greater risk for this condition.
Routine eye testing utilizes a number of simple tests which aid in the detection of glaucoma. Tonometry measures eye pressure. Ophthalmoscopy, looking into the interior of the eye through the pupil, permits study of the shape and color of the optic nerve. Nerve fiber analysis testing can also be beneficial. Perimetry, or visual field testing, maps of the field of vision.
The goal of treatment is the lowering or control of eye pressure. In most patients this can be achieved by the use of daily drops. If eye drops do not successfully control the pressure, laser or filtration surgery may be required.


Diabetic ulcers occur in approximately 15% of diabetic patients. If treated properly, patients can avoid amputation, which affects about 1 in 5 patients who develop an ulcer.
Diabetic ulcers are most commonly found on the feet, but they can develop on the legs, hands or in folds of skin on the stomach. Ulcers are open sores (wounds) on the skin that haven’t healed properly. Diabetes raises the odds of getting an ulcer due to high blood sugar, which can, over time, cause damage to nerves and blood vessels, lessening blood flow and making it more difficult for sores and cuts to heal.
Signs and symptoms:
- Drainage from foot, or sore, that might stain clothing like socks or shoes
- Black tissue around wound/sore
Because of the damage caused to nerves, you might not feel as much pain or other symptoms of an ulcer or infection.
Ways to prevent ulcers:
- Keep your blood sugar in control
- Check skin daily, paying close attention to your feet, and look for:
- Thick calluses
- Discoloration, such as redness or white spots
Smoking can increase your chances of getting an ulcer, due to the damaging affects smoking has on your blood vessels, blood flow and healing process.
Treating ulcers requires the use of dressings and topical medications. While skin substitutes can be highly effective in healing ulcers, treatments typically range from normal saline to growth factors and dressings.
Patients who develop ulcers should seek immediate attention from a specialist.
For more information on diabetic ulcers or how to treat them, contact Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at 855-863-9595. If you’re a healthcare provider looking to refer a patient, check out our referral process and how we’re able to assess and create a care plan in minutes.


The town of Wernigerode on the northern edge of the Harz, has become well known beyond Germany’s borders and also gained international significance during the past decade. Half-timbered buildings, typical for the Harz region, and picturesque narrow streets have shaped the image of the „colourful town in the Harz” and have helped making Wernigerode a popular destination for excursions and holidays.
The town-hall, a jewel of medieval half-timbered architecture, is located directly on the market square in town. It contributes to the often quoted “picture book character” of this little Harz town with 35,000 inhabitants. It is nationally known as the town’s landmark and a very popular venue for weddings. One of the most prominent sights and visible from afar, is the castle of Wernigerode. Once built as a fortress around 1100 A.D. and then converted into a baroque style castle in the 17th century.
The many inviting street cafes, beer gardens and pubs have become a staple of student life and are popular spots to comfortably wind down at the end of the day.
Wernigerode, however, is not only known for its tourist attractions, but – in addition to its art, culture and tourism - has also grown into a modern business centre. Focus areas here are the automotive supply industry, mechanical and electrical engineering.


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Frost snow meanings in Urdu
Frost snow meanings in Urdu is ٹھنڈ برف Frost snow in Urdu. More meanings of frost snow, it's definitions, example sentences, related words, idioms and quotations.
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- (noun) : small crystals of ice
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[ 1] Hydrographic and tracer data from 2002 illustrate Atlantic water pathways and variability in the Mendeleev Ridge and Chukchi Borderland (CBLMR) region of the Arctic Ocean. Thermohaline double diffusive intrusions (zigzags) dominate both the Fram Strait (FSBW) and Barents Sea Branch Waters (BSBW) in the region. We show that details of the zigzags' temperature-salinity structure partially describe the water masses forming the intrusions. Furthermore, as confirmed by chemical tracers, the zigzags' peaks contain the least altered water, allowing assessment of the temporal history of the Atlantic waters. Whilst the FSBW shows the 1990s warming and then a slight cooling, the BSBW has continuously cooled and freshened over a similar time period. The newest boundary current waters are found west of the Mendeleev Ridge in 2002. Additionally, we show the zigzag structures can fingerprint various water masses, including the boundary current. Using this, tracer data and the advection of the 1990s warming, we conclude the strongly topographically steered boundary current, order 50 km wide and found between the 1500 m and 2500 m isobaths, crosses the Mendeleev Ridge north of 80 degrees N, loops south around the Chukchi Abyssal Plain and north around the Chukchi Rise, with the 1990s warming having reached the northern ( but not the southern) Northwind Ridge by 2002. Pacific waters influence the Atlantic layers near the shelf and over the Chukchi Rise. The Northwind Abyssal Plain is comparatively stagnant, being ventilated only slowly from the north. There is no evidence of significant boundary current flow through the Chukchi Gap.
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|Peyote in the wild|
Echinocactus williamsii Lemaire ex Salm-Dyck
The peyote is either of two species of the cactus genus Lophophora of plants in the family Cactaceae.
The most common plant, L. williamsii, grow in North America, mostly in Mexico, can be found in the Chihuahuan desert of southern Texas and northern Mexico. The size is about eight centimeters (three inches) wide and five centimeters (two inches) tall. It is mostly blue green in color, with pink to white flowers, growing in groups among scrub, in areas with limestone soil. L. diffusa grows only in a small area in central Mexico, the color is yellow green, with white to yellow flowers.
Peyote has hallucinogenic effects, made by at least 28 different alkaloids, mostly mescaline. In many countries it is illegal to sell, use or posses both dried plant-material and living plants, but some places also give an exception from the law when used in religious rituals, such as by The Native American Church where it is used in a similar way as some Native American tribes, that likely have used peyote for at least 5,500 years. in their rituals.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Lophophora williamsii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017. 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.old-form url
- ↑ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/454720/peyote


We all know the importance of eating healthy and exercising regularly. However, with our hectic lifestyles it can be difficult to find the time or motivation to do so. Here are some tips on how to make healthy living a part of your everyday routine:
1. Eat breakfast: It might seem like an obvious one, but starting your day with a nutritious meal sets you up for the rest of the day. If you’re not a morning person, try something simple like porridge or a smoothie.
2. Get active: Exercise doesn’t have to mean going to the gym – there are plenty of ways to fit activity into your day-to-day life. Take the stairs instead of the lift, go for a walk at lunchtime or cycle to work if you can.
3. Drink plenty of water: Staying hydrated is crucial for good health, so make sure you’re drinking enough water throughout the day. Carry a bottle with you and take regular sips, especially if you’re exercising or it’s hot outside.
4. Eat regular meals: Skipping meals can lead to unhealthy snacking later on. Try to eat three main meals each day, including some wholegrains, protein and vegetables or fruit at each one.
5. Limit unhealthy foods: We all have our weaknesses when it comes to food, but it’s important not to overindulge in things like sweets, biscuits and fried food. Enjoy these foods in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
6. Be mindful of portion sizes: It’s easy to eat more than we need without realizing it – especially when we’re eating out or snacking on the go. Pay attention to how much food you’re consuming and try not to overeat.
7. Get enough sleep: Sleep is essential for good health, yet many of us don’t get enough of it. Aim for around eight hours per night and create a bedtime routine that will help you wind down before sleep.


Little Slope is a series of debris avalanche deposits below basalt cliffs 700 m high at the southern end of Lord Howe Island (31°35′S 159°05′E). There are five distinct physiographic areas on the slope, each separated by sharp boundaries which mostly correspond to boundaries between features on the cliffs above. The physiography is a consequence of a series of landslides of different, but unknown, ages. A model of the physiographic history is presented. Each physiographic area supports a different vegetation community, also separated by sharp boundaries. The present structure of two communities, Melaleuca howeana scrub and Howea forsterana forest, is a consequence of damage by feral animals. Melaleuca scrub has replaced Cyperus lucidus sedgeland destroyed by goats (Capra hircus) browsing from 1914 until their extermination in 1955. Howea forest has a markedly unimodal age distribution with very few small individuals of the dominant palms. This is a result of the combined effects of browsing by goats on small palms, and seed predation by black rats (Rattus rattus) from the 1920s, preventing regeneration. Unless rat numbers are periodically reduced to reduce seed predation, regeneration may be insufficient to guarantee long‐term survival of the forest.
|Number of pages||10|
|Journal||Australian Journal of Ecology|
|Publication status||Published - 1982|


Don Stephen Senanayake (Sinhala: දොන් ස්ටීවන් සේනානායක,; Tamil: டி. எஸ். சேனநாயக்கா; 21 October 1884 – 22 March 1952) was a Ceylonese statesman. He was the first Prime Minister of Ceylon having emerged as the leader of the Sri Lankan independence movement that led to the establishment of self-rule in Ceylon. He is considered as the "Father of the Nation".Born to an entrepreneur from the village of Botale, Senanayake was educated at S. Thomas' College, Mutwal before briefly working as a clerk in the Surveyor General's Department. Joining the family business, he managed the family own estates and the Kahatagaha Graphite Mine. Long with his brothers, Senanayake became active in the temperance movement which grew into the independence movement following 1915 Sinhalese-Muslim riots, in which the Senanayake brothers were imprisoned without charges for 46 days. He was elected unopposed in 1924 to the Legislative Council of Ceylon from Negombo, becoming the Secretary of the unofficial members group of the Legislative Council. In 1931, he was elected to the State Council of Ceylon, where he served as Minister of Agriculture and Lands. He was elected to the first Parliament of Ceylon forming a government and serving as Ceylon's first Prime Minister from 1947 until his death in 1952.


The WATER-ABSORBING SYSTEM “FAGIOLO” was realised by the reclamation consortium at the beginning of the 20th century, during an important reclamation operation in the territory of Ravenna.
In thirty years’ time, the consortium built various lifting systems, including the one in Fosso Ghiaia, Madonna del Pino in Cervia, Rasponi in Punta Marina and S. Vitale in Marina di Ravenna, which mechanically reclaimed significant parts of the territory of Ravenna – a faster method than the reclamation by filling.
The water-absorbing system is managed by Consorzio di Bonifica della Romagna, a public reclamation consortium that oversees the regulation of waters.
The facility consists of a little brick-built building on two levels. The ground level is made up of various rooms that house two scooping pumps, a workshop and a fuel compartment. One of the rooms leads to the upper floor, which once was the accommodation of the water system operator.
Today, the system only comes into operation in case of emergency – such as heavy rainfall or high tide – and you can only visit the building if accompanied by someone working for the consortium. The building is surrounded by green areas that could be valorised, as they are also very close to the Candiano Canal and the Ravenna City Dock.


In Nuestra América (1891), Cuban poet and philosopher José Martí calls for a pan–Latin American identity that grounds itself in the need to value autochthonous knowledge: “Knowing is what counts. To know one’s country and govern it with that knowledge is the only way to free it from tyranny. The European university must bow to the American university. The history of America, from the Incas to the present, must be taught in clear detail and to the letter, even if the archons of Greece are overlooked. Our Greece must take priority over the Greece which is not ours. We need it more.”
A new online exhibition, A Hemisphere of Knowledge: A Benson Centennial Exhibit, accessible in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, explores the implications of Martí’s words across time and cultures, using a wealth of resources available at the Benson Latin American Collection.
“This exhibit, divided into six sub-themes, seeks to present different types of knowledge production from the Americas while recognizing that our universality comes from relations based upon diversity, and that these relations, like cultures themselves, are constantly changing,” said Daniel Arbino, head of collection development at the library and curator of the exhibit. In conceiving the exhibit, Arbino sought to examine “the diverse production of knowledge from the many cultures that make up what we now call the Americas.” He adds that “the exhibition considers this knowledge against the backdrop and legacies of hegemony, thereby situating it within the power dynamics of colonialism, imperialism, and neoliberalism. A Hemisphere of Knowledge is intentionally political because it values cultural beliefs that have been dismissed due to legacies of power.”
Learn more about the Benson Centennial at benson100.org.
Above: Knowledge, by Terry Boddie


Here at Dunloggin Veterinary Hospital, we are pleased to service the Columbia, MD community, and areas surrounding it. Today we are going to talk about microchipping your dogs and cats. Let’s answer some basic questions about microchipping.
Who is microchipping meant for?
It is for your dog or cat. We recommend it even in cats that are only indoor cats, because there is never a 100% guarantee that they will not escape your home. Puppies, kittens, and adults dogs and cats, too!
What is microchipping?
Microchipping refers to a microchip, a tiny computer chip about the size of one grain of rice, that is implanted under your pet’s skin. This tiny little chip holds vital information in case your pet gets lost or stolen (such as your name, address and phone number).
Where does it go?
The microchip is implanted right between your pet’s shoulder-blades and only takes a few minutes to implant. It is safe and a fast procedure.
After your pet gets a microchip, it is very important that you register the microchip. You will be given instructions when the chip is implanted on how to do this. That way, if your pet does come up missing and anyone finds it, they can use a special microchip scanner that can scan your pet for a microchip. Additionally, if you move or change your phone number, it is very important that you also update your microchip information. If you have any questions about microchipping your pet, please do not hesitate to call our office.


The capacity of the nervous system is limited or impaired with difficulties exhibited in one or more of the following areas: the use of memory, the control and use of cognitive functioning, sensory and motor skills, speech, language, organizational skills, information processing, affect, social skills, or basic life functions. The term includes students who have received a traumatic brain injury.
Brain Injury Association (BIA)
BIA is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIAMA)
Offering information, hope, and support to persons with brain injuries, their families, and the professionals who care for them in Massachusetts.
Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF)
BTF is improving the care of traumatic brain injury patients from the scene of the injury through the emergency room and in the intensive care unit.
CDC - Traumatic Brain Injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services. This site presents information and resources on traumatic brain injury.
The Centre for Neuro Skills
Offers rehabilitation programs for individuals suffering from all types of brain injury.
Statewide Head Injury Program
A public program that identifies, cultivates and develops resources and services for Massachusetts residents who have sustained an externally caused traumatic brain injury.
TBI Help Desk for Caregivers
For caregivers and survivors of traumatic brain injury.
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Vacuum casting is a technology used to avoid expensive injection moulds. Its worthwhile particularly in the development process of injection moulded parts or for small to medium series. Components with very high surface quality - in injection moulding quality - can be produced. The technology is used for prototypes too, whose properties must be very close to those of injection moulded components. As the name suggests, vacuum casting is a technology where material is poured and distributed in the mould by means of a vacuum.
The manufacturing works like this: First, the component - the "positive" - is made using 3D printing. The additive manufacturing technology SLA is usually used for this. This positive form of the desired component is ground exactly smooth that the surface no longer has any visible layers and any small form errors can be eliminated. This positive mould of the component is then used to create a casting mould together with the sprue, risers, etc. The original mould is made of silicone. The original mould is produced from silicone and cured in the oven. This creates a complex mould with a high surface quality. Vacuum casting is then used to produce the components: the material is poured into the mould and vacuum is used to distribute it cleanly into all cavities.
The advantage of this technology is that complex shapes and undercuts can be produced. In addition, components can be produced in injection moulding quality without expensive injection moulding tools.
Read more about an application manufactured with this technology here: Spare part rubber seal manufactured with Vaccum Casting


Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship (TEMA)
The Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship (TEMA) is an after-school program, modeled on a traditional apprenticeship, in which teens create public art for community-based organizations, working in Groundswell's studio with a particular emphasis on skills development. Youth in Groundswell programs develop and hone their skills in four key areas – creativity; collaboration; critical thinking; and compassion. Through school-year and summer programs, they master skills in art making to: communicate ideas; work effectively with others to accomplish common goals; make informed decisions though researching, analyzing, discussing, and finding solutions to problems; and to build awareness of and empathy for others. Most Groundswell youth attend New York City public schools and come from low-income or working-class families. Groundswell youth participants are motivated to join the programs by public art-making’s connection to graffiti and street culture, to make new friends, express themselves, develop art skills and work collaboratively. In 2011, TEMA youth completed a mural entitled “The People of Sunset Park.” This mural was conceived as an exploration of the history of the Sunset Family Health Center for Women and Children through pictures of the people who have made the center what it is today. Imagery was derived from portraits of individuals who have been important to the center, who live in the community and doctors who have dedicated their lives to helping people in the neighborhood. The mural is meant to look like a digital image viewer, highlighting a rolling landscape of Sunset Park in the background with the faces of these individuals as floating pictures. At the mural dedication ceremony, youth spoke about how this project allowed them to learn about community and health, what those concepts meant to the people of Sunset Park, and how the mural represents the legacy of the community and the center.


Learn the toughest concepts covered in Chemistry with step-by-step video tutorials and practice problems by world-class tutors
A chemical bond is the connection of different elements through the sharing, transferring or pooling of electrons.
Ionic bond occurs through a transfer of an electron from a metal to a non-metal in order to create opposing charges.
The strength of an ionic bond comes principally from:
a) The converting of atoms into compounds.
b) The movement of electrons from cations to anions.
c) The mutual attraction of opposite electrical charges.
d) The sharing of electrons.
Covalent bond involves sharing of the valence electrons between two non-metals, giving both a filled outer shell like a noble gas closest to them.
Metallic bond occurs through attractive force between free flowing valence electrons and positively charged ions on metal's surface.
Which of the following is not a physical property attributed to metallic bonding?
Which of the following statements is true?
a) O2 is characterized by metallic bonding.
b) BaO is characterized by covalent bonding.
c) H2O is characterized by ionic bonding.
d) Zn is characterized by metallic bonding.
e) BeF2 is characterized by metallic bonding.
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When students begin to learn how to add two-digit numbers they are usually taught “carrying”.
A different way to do this is called the “Partial Sums” algorithm. Partial sums focuses on place value when solving two-digit addition problems. It teaches children to start on the left and add the tens first. Moving from left to right (just like in reading!) actually makes sense to the children and they have a better understanding of why and how they get their answer.
Here is an example of the Partial Sums Algorithm:
4 5 + 3 8 7 0 Step 1: Add the tens ( = 70) and write the sum Step 2: Add the ones (8 + 5 = 13) and write the sum. 8 3 Step 3: Add the tens and ones ( = 83) to get the final answer.
Here is another example of the
Partial Sums Algorithm: 6 7 +4 5 100 Step 1: Add the tens ( = 100) and write the sum Step 2: Add the ones (7 + 5 = 12) and write the sum. 112 Step 3: Add the tens and ones ( = 112) to get the final answer.
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Style in Spite of it All
The dynamic development and growth of the fashion industry of the 1920s and 30s were brought to a halt by the outbreak of World War II. Despite the horrors of the war, Polish fashion did not disappear completely but rather changed its direction and character.
In wartime Poland under Nazi occupation, the pursuit of fashion was part of the struggle for a sense of normalcy. Gaining access to clothing, or even fabric, was nearly impossible, but the drive to do so was a mode of survival.
Not only was there a dearth of textile suppliers, but there weren’t even enough people to sew the clothes. Many of Poland’s tailors had been of Jewish descent and perished in the Holocaust. At the time, DIY was no longer a trend, but a necessity. As the saying goes, ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. Military wear, understandably, was a strong influence at the time. Women’s fashion followed this utilitarian current, becoming more functional as it drew its shape from soldiers’ uniforms. Shoulders became more prominent, hemlines were raised and pockets were added. More and more women began opting for trousers.
There was an emphasis on impeccable, pragmatic hairstyles, such as the French twist, which kept the hair neat and away from the face. Two-piece suits and high heels were coveted items that fit in with the aspirational look of the period. Nylon stockings and hats were impractical and difficult to get ahold of, so these were set aside – at least in the summertime.


Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook
Elizabeth Wilhide - General Editor
Foreword by Jonathan Glancey
From the 18th century to the present, every aspect of design is covered in one single, spectacularly designed volume that will appeal to experts and general audiences alike. This chronologically organized compendium guides readers through the evolution of modern design, from its emergence in the 18th century to the present. Generously illustrated chapters trace the development of design: the classical revival, the "Art for All" movement, the Japanese influence and Art Nouveau. From there it explores topics such as how the industrial revolution changed the way we create and consume products; identity and conformity in the postwar world; brand loyalty and the counterculture; "Industrial Chic" and "Style Bibles"; the Digital Age and design with a conscience. Along the way readers will discover the close ties between design and social and cultural development. Iconic works that mark significant steps forward—such as Marcel Breuer’s Wassily chair, the creation of the IBM logo, and Matthew Carter’s introduction of a typeface designed to be read on computer screens—are analyzed in terms of their development, impact, and historic importance. An illustrated timeline highlights key influences and events from three centuries. Compiled with the help of an international team of noted design historians and critics, this fascinating and comprehensive book reveals how nearly every aspect of our lives is touched by design.


Turnitin recently published an 8 year study that looked at “the levels of unoriginal content in student writing among U.S. high schools that use Turnitin.”
Along with the study they produced an interactive map which breaks down the data by State.
The study analyzes over 36 million student papers from 2,862 high schools to determine the percent change in papers that contain more than 50 percent unoriginal content.
- All 50 states showed a reduction in unoriginal content at some point over the course of the study;
- Sixteen states-including the populous states of Texas and New York-experienced consistent decreases in unoriginal content over the entire course of the study;
- Massachusetts showed the most dramatic reduction of 83 percent over eight years.
Turnitin are also hosting a related web cast on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 6pm. You will need to register if you wish to attend.
In this webcast we will:
- understand the impact that plagiarism prevention technology has on the levels of unoriginal writing
- uncover patterns regarding the effectiveness of plagiarism prevention technology within secondary schools, and
- discover the timeframe in which Turnitin users begin to see changes in student submissions of unoriginal work.


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When you notice inequality in your everyday life, do you ever wonder where it comes from, and what keeps it going?
This sociology course introduces you to core concepts of class, gender, and racial inequality, and an approach to studying complex forms of inequality called intersectionality. Featuring interviews with top scholars and discussion of the full-length award winning documentary, China Blue, which follows the life of a young seventeen-year-old worker from Sichuan province, to a Chinese jeans factory, this course will transform your perspective on yourself and others.
No previous knowledge required. Global Sociology is highly recommended.
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"Within a decade, advocates say electric school buses will supplant the old polluting ones".
"A common smell of American childhood, the diesel fumes wafting through yellow school buses, may soon be obsolete, as school districts across the nation turn to electric buses amid falling costs and growing concerns about global warming.
The shift would spell a major change to children’s experience of school, replacing the sweet-noxious scent of diesel with the whizz and whir of electric motors underneath a school bus floor. The rollout is happening quickly — orders expanded more than tenfold since the beginning of 2021 — and the Biden administration aims to speed it up even faster with a Wednesday announcement of the winners of $965 million in subsidies for electric and low-emissions bus purchases around the country. Some advocates say they are hopeful they can electrify the entire American school bus fleet by 2030.
Proponents argue that school transportation is a natural candidate for electrification, since the buses operate on fixed routes with regular breaks that can be used to charge batteries. They say the children most dependent on school buses to get to classrooms — students of color and lower-income families — also suffer disproportionately from asthma and other illnesses that are worsened by constant exposure to diesel fumes. Studies also show that exposure to pollution worsens school performance."
Michael Birnbaum reports for the Washington Post October 26, 2022.
"Harris To Announce Initial Clean Bus Grants For 389 School Districts From Infrastructure Bill" (The Hill)
"More Kids To Ride In ‘Clean’ School Buses, Mostly Electric" (AP)


What is the motherboard's board number? (printed on motherboard itself).
To find the schematics for the motherboard sometimes it is easier if you know the motherboard's make and model number and you would need the schematics to find out where the problem is
Bent pins could mean a possible short circuit between pins when the CPU was secured and when the power was applied to the motherboard something was damaged. It could be in the motherboard or even the CPU. Worst case it could be in both places.
Straightening the pins afterwards wouldn't help as the damage has already occurred.
Knowing which pins were bent and which way they were bent i.e. what other pins they maybe were shorting out to, would speed up the fault diagnosis as there would be a reference point so to speak where to begin but the schematics would definitely be needed. Here’s the pinout for a LGA 1150 socket (see p.112) that may help with this. I think that your motherboard CPU socket is a LGA 1150 but maybe I’m wrong.
I wouldn't insert another CPU in case there is board damage and it damages the new CPU now as well.
if the schematics can be found it doesn’t mean that it can be fixed. It may be a problem in the CPU socket for instance but you won’t know until you know where the problem is.
If you can’t read schematics you will either have to try a computer repair service who do board level repairs or invest in a new motherboard
Just my take on the problem.


At the end of quarter one, the 5th graders wrapped up a thrilling final unit in the performing arts quarter rotation! Using primary sources as the entry point for discovery, students learned about the Mississippi Delta Blues and applied their greater understanding through a culminating jam session.
In small groups, students cycled through centers comprised of ethnomusicologist field notes, old photographs, original audio recordings, and supporting secondary sources to discover major themes, cultural context, instrumentation, and musical form. Using centers allowed me to incorporate primary sources into classroom instruction in a way that preserved the practical aspect of music education and kept students in the driver’s seat as the interpreters, creators, and performers.
Working with the i2 team, each center was outfitted with an iPad for audio access. These held a range of tunes from field hollers collected during a 1939 expedition to a new music video of local bluesman wunderkind, Kingfish, recently highlighted by Rolling Stone magazine.
I created a packet of multi-modal assessments to guide students in their discovery. Students created mindmaps, drew pictures, crafted color-coded representations of musical form, and filled in thought bubbles to demonstrate their understanding within each center.
As a culminating activity, I invited Scott Albert Johnson, a jazz and blues harmonica player, to work with the kids. He brought in his collection of instruments and taught us about the history of the harmonica, the influence the blues tradition has had on popular music throughout the western world, and life as a performer. Applying the historical and contextual knowledge in a very practical way, we wrapped up the unit with a jam session.
I first presented this unit as a final project during a Teacher Institute at the Library of Congress. Through this unit, I was able to make use of a number of sources from their digitized collection. Follow this link to the Library of Congress Teachers Page to find more information about pre-compiled resource sets, primary source classroom activities, and professional development opportunities.


Farmers are being urged to consider risks when working with bulls.
Northern Ireland’s Health and Safety Executive’s has launched its second Farm Safe Essential message, ‘Plan Safe Spaces – Don’t be caught out by Bulls’.
Farmers attacked by bulls and newly calved cows remains one of the most common causes of fatalities and major injuries on our farms.
“Over familiarity and complacency when working with bulls, combined with not having a safe route of escape when an attack happens, can often lead to tragic incidents occurring.”
HSENI is proposing the following guidance:
- NEVER trust a bull, ALWAYS stay alert;
- ALL breeds of bull are dangerous and can kill;
- ALL bulls should be ringed from-10 months-old, NEVER ring your own bull;
- If a bull shows ANY signs of aggression, the farmer MUST cull at the earliest opportunity;
- A purpose-built bullpen is ESSENTIAL for dairy-bred bulls;
- Farmers MUST have adequate handling facilities for their bull;
- Never let the bull into the milking parlour with the cows;
- When working with a bull work in pairs OR let someone know where you are AND carry a mobile phone in case of emergency;
When checking livestock and a bull in a field use a vehicle; which can act as a refuge in case of emergency;
- ALWAYS plan an escape route.


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Atlas moths are considered the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area [upwards of c. 400 cm2 (62 sq in)]. Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, reaching over 25 cm (10 in). Females are appreciably larger and heavier. Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake's head. (from Wikipedia)
I was sitting outside drinking coffee one morning and I saw what I thought were dry leaves hanging from a tree in front of me. It took quite a while before I realized that it was a GIANT moth, not leaves. I ran to get my camera, and when I came back I saw what looked like a snake's head peaking out of the tree where I'd seen the moth. I jumped! Then I realized it was just the tip of the moth's wing.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2010
Submitted on Mar 14, 2012
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I've created a mission so we can document the wide variety of insects in Indonesia. It's here if you are interested. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1773...
That is amazing.
@Denise T..beautifful butterfly..
I think the last picture should be first, so much nice detail!
photo 3 isn't coming up for me. It's showing as broken, but I guess some people can see it!
They're such lovely creatures. I like pic #3- so like a snake's head. Good photos -thanks.


Written by Maggie
Dec 16 2021
Guiana Chestnut common propagation methods mainly include cuttings, sowing and dividing plant. In the spring when using the cuttings from May to June, we will cut down branches. Be careful not to damage the blade above, to facilitate the photosynthesis of leaves. At the same time when propagating, put it in the shade, and often moisturize it, which can quickly take root.
Guiana Chestnut is one of the best trees for pots
Seeding is one of the Guiana Chestnut propagation methods. When mature seeds are harvested, if it is the low temperature environment in the greenhouse, keep out the cold preservation. After waiting for the weather to warm in the wet sand plant, control the temperature to 24 ℃ or so. Keep the condition moist every day, about a month or so and take root germination.
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When guiana chestnut carries out cutting propagation, select the germination growth and no pests and diseases of the semi-lignified branches as cuttings. Generally in the cloudy day or no wind in the morning cuttings, cut the incision position after cleaning, insert in the moist fine sand, pay attention to shade and sunscreen, often keep moist, about 20 to 28 days or so rooting.
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Division is also Guiana Chestnut often used as one of the guiana chestnut propagation methods. The mother plant was extracted from the soil of the basin, part of the surrounding soil was cleaned, the above stems were cut off, treated with an appropriate amount of disinfectant once, and then buried in the prepared nutrient soil, watering and moisturizing. It will take roots after a month or so.
Guiana Chestnut likes growing in a warm and humid environment. The time for propagation is mainly in the spring when the temperature is suitable. When the temperature is too low, move it to the greenhouse cultivation. When cutting, we should pay attention to each branch left 1 or 2 leaves, and also can not damage the leaves, in order to benefit the photosynthesis of the leaves.
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Obesity is an epidemic disease that threatens to inundate health care resources by increasing the incidence of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and cancer. These effects of obesity result from two factors: the increased mass of adipose tissue and the increased secretion of pathogenetic products from enlarged fat cells. This concept of the pathogenesis of obesity as a disease allows an easy division of disadvantages of obesity into those produced by the mass of fat and those produced by the metabolic effects of fat cells. In the former category are the social disabilities resulting from the stigma associated with obesity, sleep apnea that results in part from increased parapharyngeal fat deposits, and osteoarthritis resulting from the wear and tear on joints from carrying an increased mass of fat. The second category includes the metabolic factors associated with distant effects of products released from enlarged fat cells. The insulin-resistant state that is so common in obesity probably reflects the effects of increased release of fatty acids from fat cells that are then stored in the liver or muscle. When the secretory capacity of the pancreas is overwhelmed by battling insulin resistance, diabetes develops. The strong association of increased fat, especially visceral fat, with diabetes makes this consequence particularly ominous for health care costs. The release of cytokines, particularly IL-6, from the fat cell may stimulate the proinflammatory state that characterizes obesity. The increased secretion of prothrombin activator inhibitor-1 from fat cells may play a role in the procoagulant state of obesity and, along with changes in endothelial function, may be responsible for the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. For cancer, the production of estrogens by the enlarged stromal mass plays a role in the risk for breast cancer. Increased cytokine release may play a role in other forms of proliferative growth. The combined effect of these pathogenetic consequences of increased fat stores is an increased risk of shortened life expectancy.


Recorded as Fortnam, Fortnum, Fortman, Fortnon, and possibly others, this is a famous and interesting surname. It is 13th century medieval English, and seemingly a nickname. However it owes its origins to an unusual French phrase or oath, one which was introduced after the Norman Conquest of 1066. This was 'fort anon', which translates literally as 'strong young foal', but no doubt had a quite different colloquial meaning in those Chaucerian times. At least a quarter of all English surnames, and a much higher proportion of Irish and Scottish ones, have origins which clearly suggest that they were originally nicknames, where in most cases the precise meaning is shrouded in history.Over the centuries not only has the spelling and meaning of most English words changed, but also the language itself. From 1066 and for some three centuries thereafter, the official language of England was French, and when once again English became the accepted tongue, it underwent a further changes through the Shakespearean form to what we recognize today in the 20th century. In this case the earliest known recording is probably that of Nicholas Fortanon in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in the year 1279. More recent examples taken from surviving church registers of the city of London include Anthonie Fortnam, a witness at the church of St Mary Whitechapel on March 11th 1631, William Fortman who married Jane Parker at St Mary-le-Bone on May 5th 1670, Charles Fortnum, who married Mary Monday at St James Westminster, on December 26th 1767, and John Fortnam who married Eizabeth Dyekes at St Georges chapel, Hanover Square, Westminster on June 1st 1792
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Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants - Online edition
Mischarytera megaphylla P.I.Forst.
Forster, P.I. (2006) Austrobaileya 7: 280. Type: Queensland, Cape Tribulation Rd, 21 Mar. 1995, B. Gray 6026. Holo: QRS; iso:BRI.
Grows into a small tree.
Leaflets about 11-14 in the compound leaf, each leaflet blade about 11.5-35 x 3-8.5 cm, leaflet stalks about 0.7-1.4 cm. Domatia are small hooded structures in the axils of the midrib and lateral veins. Lateral veins about 12-14 on each side of the midrib, curving inside the blade margin but not forming definite loops.
First pair of leaves compound with seven leaflets, the terminal leaflet lanceolate and much smaller than the lateral leaflets. Stem about 22-24 cm long before the first leaves. Domatia are small, inconspicuous foveoles. Seed germination time 33 days.
Endemic to NEQ, known only from collections made in the Noah Creek - Cape Tribulation area. Altitudinal range small, from near sea level to 100 m. Grows as an understory tree in lowland rain forest.


Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects millions of women around the world. It occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of it, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes infertility. While there is no cure for endometriosis, there are several treatment options that can help manage the symptoms. Here are some tips for how to treat endometriosis:
Pain management: Pain is a common symptom of endometriosis, and there are several ways to manage it. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen can help, as can heat therapy, such as using a heating pad or taking a warm bath. In more severe cases, prescription pain medication may be necessary.
Hormonal therapy: Hormonal therapy can help reduce the symptoms of endometriosis by regulating the menstrual cycle and reducing the growth of endometrial tissue. Hormonal therapy can come in the form of birth control pills, patches, or injections, or other medications that suppress estrogen production.
Surgery: In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the endometrial tissue. This is usually done through laparoscopic surgery, which involves making small incisions in the abdomen and using a camera to guide the removal of the tissue. In some cases, a hysterectomy may be necessary to remove the uterus and other affected organs.
Lifestyle changes: Some women find that making certain lifestyle changes can help manage their endometriosis symptoms. Eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and reducing stress can all help reduce inflammation and pain.
Alternative therapies: Some women find relief from endometriosis symptoms through alternative therapies, such as acupuncture or herbal remedies. While the effectiveness of these treatments is not well-established, some women find them to be a helpful addition to their overall treatment plan.
Endometriosis is a challenging condition to manage, but with the right treatment plan, it is possible to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. By working with your healthcare provider and exploring different treatment options, you can find a plan that works for you.


Nothing Day is held on January 16. This day was first practiced way back in 1973 by newspaperman Harold Pullman Coffin. The goal of the day is "to provide Americans with one national day where they can just sit without celebrating, observing, or honoring anything.". This event in the second decade of the month January is annual. Help us
Roughly 74 percent of the universe is “nothing,” or what physicists call dark energy.
Frank Sinatra was offered the starring role in Die Hard when he was in his 70s. The movie was based on the 1979 Roderick Thorp novel Nothing Lasts Forever, which was a follow-up to 1966's The Detective. In 1968, that novel had been made into a film starring Sinatra (not as John McClane, but as Joe Leland, a former New York cop who becomes a private investigator). When Sinatra signed on for The Detective, it was in his contract that the studio had to offer him the main part in the sequel. However, when that eventually happened, Ol' Blue Eyes refused the role.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Blue Monday on January 15 (Date for 2024. The third Monday is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year);
Cable Car Day on January 17 (In early 1871 British-born, US resident Andrew Smith Hallidie received the first patent in relation to the cable car);
Museum Selfie Day on January 17 (Held on the third Wednesday of January);
Thesaurus Day on January 18 (It is celebrated every year on January 18th, which is the birthday of the author of Roget's Thesaurus, Peter Roget. Peter Roget was born on January 18th in 1779);
Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18 (This day was created to celebrate the birth of A.A .Milne in 1882)


De Anza College Climate Change and Storms Paper
Storms → Heavy downpour, Heavy Wind happening more often
- Explain what the topic is. There has been a lot more storms as of late, some claim this to be proof of climate change, while others argue it’s a natural pattern or cycle. Give Both sides
- Explain what side your on
- Explain storms and cite data showing an increase in storms, give 3 examples
- Offer the counter argument: extreme changes in weather have been happening for centuries
- Say why the counter argument is wrong
- Restate the beginning
– You can use this website for your resource https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/highlights/report…
In these days, storms have been more common and these storms become more and more powerful. People have destroyed homes, lost business, and lost money for rebuilding their property. Therefore, some people start to believe climate change is happening and the climate change is causing the storms. On the other side, some people did not agree with this argument. They thought the storms have always happened and it is only the period of the cycle. The storms are more common in this period and they will reduce the frequency after this cycle. In my opinion, I believe that climate change is real and making extreme weather more than previously.
Example 1— Pick two storms specifically and say the damage they caused
Cite the evidence, storms are more frequent than they have been in the past and storms are more damaging than they have been in the past.
why it is because of the climate change instead of cycle. What is the difference between the past and the present in regards to storms
Paragraph 2 → the counter argument→ it’s a natural cycle, it’ll even out in the long run
Paragraph 3 → No the counter argument is wrong because … evidence
Summarize what you said in the essay


Wat Thanon is located in Tambon Phongpheng. From Amphoe Pa Mok, passing municipal market to the inner route of Pa Mok Bang Ban (Highway No. 3501) Km 19-20 approximately 7 kilometers, you will find Wat Thanon. This temple was constructed approximately in 1780 in the Thonburi period. A wooden Buddha image in the standing posture, carved in a human size of approximately more than 2 meters, is enshrined in the wihan called Luangpho Phraphut Rampueng.
From the chronicle, the raft with the Buddha image floated along the river and stopped in front of this temple and did not go any further. Phra Thong Yu, the abbot in that period, found that there was an engraved wooden Buddha image in the raft. Therefore, he offered sacrifices to the Buddha image before moving him from the river to house in the temple. People, who pay homage to this temple, like to make wishes and prove them by placing the eggs in front of the Buddha image. Whoever can make the egg stands, he/she has good luck. Offerings of boiled eggs, a play, and garland are used as the means to redeem a vow to the Buddha for the wishes that have been made. Other attraction is the floating 100-year Buddhas footprint of 30×70 in engraved wood on the ceiling of the temple hall.


Targeting In examining how different forms of coded inequity take shape, this text presents a case for understanding race itself as a kind of tool – one designed to stratify and sanctify social injustice as part of the architecture of everyday life. In this way, this book challenges us to question not only the technologies we are sold, but also the ones we manufacture ourselves. For most of US history, White Americans have used race as a tool to denigrate, endanger, and exploit non-White people – openly, explicitly, and without shying away from the deadly demarcations that racial imagination brings to life. And, while overt White supremacy is proudly reasserting itself with the election of Donald Trump in 2016, much of this is newly cloaked in the language of White victimization and false equivalency. What about a White history month? White studies programs? White student unions? No longer content with the power of invisibility, a vocal subset of the population wants to be recognized and celebrated as White – a backlash against the civil rights gains of the mid-twentieth century, the election of the country’s first Black president, diverse representations in popular culture, and, more fundamentally, a refusal to comprehend that, as Baldwin put it, “white is a metaphor for power,” unlike any other color in the rainbow.
The dominant shift toward multiculturalism has been marked by a move away from one-size-fits-all mass marketing toward ethnically tailored niches that capitalize on calls for diversity. For example, the
Netflix movie recommendations that pop up on your screen can entice Black viewers, by using tailored movie posters of Black supporting cast members, to get you to click on an option that you might otherwise pass on. Why bother with broader structural changes in casting and media representation, when marketing gurus can make Black actors appear more visible than they really are in the actual film? It may be that the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite drew attention to the overwhelming Whiteness of the Academy Awards, but, so long as algorithms become more tailored, the public will be given the illusion of progress.


Connective Tissue System
(Workbook Page 19)
Look at the graphic on page 19 of the Neuroplastic Transformation workbook. It depicts the microscopic extracellular matrix that exists everywhere in the body. Now read through the text that explains the important structure and function of this tissue.
The Extracellular Matrix exists throughout the body. It is part of every organ system and is responsible for nutritional delivery and waste pickup, tissue maintenance and repair and inflammation and chronic inflammation. It is composed of loose connective tissue, interstitial fluid and fibroblasts.
The Connective Tissue System should not just be seen as discrete structures such as ligaments and tendons, but as a system within every system coursing throughout the entire body. It has several critical roles. It vigilantly monitors the status of the body in its environment. It coordinates responses to stress or physical injury. It repairs and maintains itself and mounts the inflammatory response. It is a dynamic structure that continually changes. It contains cells called fibroblasts that perform these tasks. It facilitates the instantaneous connectivity bodies need to exist and be safe. The patient, their body, their brain and every part of their pain perception exists instantaneously. The structures within this system and their roles are often overlooked in injury, surgery or persistent pain states. The magnitude and impact of an injury to this system cannot be understood without understanding the connective tissue system. These structures must be treated. in order to overcome the injury and ensuing pain state. One of the best ways to work with the connective tissue system and its structures is through touch and manual therapy techniques.
Fibroblasts are the most common cell in our bodies, but few people have actually heard of them. They are responsible for making collagen and contributing it to the loose connective tissue of the extracellular matrix. When tissue injury occurs they stop making collagen, change to a more streamlined shape and migrate to the area of injury, mounting part of the inflammatory response. Once this resolves they migrate back to where they came from, change back to their original shape and resume making collagen.