When it comes to capturing great photographs, technique is more important than equipment. As the saying tells us, a photo is worth 1,000 words. Next time you plan to publish a photo, ask yourself of your technique, "What words do my photo contain?"
You can take great pictures with a suitable camera and enough practice, and understanding some common techniques.
Composition: Rule of Thirds, Framing, Leading Lines, Angles
The rule of thirds is a guideline that applies to the process of composing photographs. The guideline tells us to divide an image into nine equal parts. We imagine two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. This technique makes photos more interesting by creating tension, energy and interest in the composition, more than what simply centering the subject provides. Framing is the use of surrounding objects to draw attention to a specific part of a composition. Leading lines is the technique of using lines and shapes to casually point the eyes toward a specific direction. The angle that a photographer chooses for capturing an image can make a decent shot outstanding. When photographing people, looking down on them minimizes their importance, as looking up at them maximizes it. When photographing children, it's often important to kneel or lay down to get the right angle.
Quality: Proper Exposure, Size, Post Processing
Publishing a photo of low quality can easily convey the wrong message. Make sure an image is of the appropriate exposure and size for the medium that's used for sharing it. Images posted online typically don't need to be full resolution, whereas those used in print publications do. Often, image don't reach high quality coming straight from the camera. Photoshop is often used to mimic techniques that are common to traditional darkrooms, such as dodging, burning, color balancing, spotting and adjusting contrast to accurately record an event or object.
When it comes to the digital darkroom, remember to only make obvious masking techniques to conceal personal information, student transcripts, medical records or criminal investigation reports. Never use techniques for enhancing and exploiting a scene to misrepresent the subject of the original image. Never misrepresent facts or circumstances of an event or object, as originally recorded, including cropping, editing or enlarging to selectively isolate to distort reality.
Before publishing an image on behalf of District 49, ask yourself, "Am I representing the District 49 communications department's core values of accountability, transparency and trustworthy?"


a. Students will learn the names of various neurotransmitters.
b. Students will understand how neurotransmitter inhibitors affect chemical messages.
c. Students will learn the basic process of neural signals.
d. Students will develop their agility and speed while performing this game.
Selection of the following songs composed by Mozart:
1. Symphony # 27 in G Major K. 199
2. Symphony # 31 in D Major K. 297
3. Symphony # 39 in E- Flat K 543
4. Andante from the Serenade in D Major K. 250
Explain to students the components of neurons and how neurotransmitters are important for the transmission of information within the nervous system from one neuron to another. During warm - ups play musical scores and ask for suggestions of other types of music students may want to hear.
In synaptic tag, the object of the game is to get from one end of the gym (axon) to the other end (dendrites), without getting caught by a neurotransmitter inhibitor (GABA). GABA will be trying to tag or inhibit the exciting neurotransmitters from running across the gym. The teacher will pick one to three players as the "Inhibitors" and the rest of the class will be divided up into "Exciters". The exciters will be divided up into names of exciters, i.e.: dopamine, peptides, adrenaline, etc. When the teacher calls out the name of a specific neural transmitter, those students run to the dendrite side. If GABA tags a runner, they must go back to the axon side of the gym and try again. Give everyone a chance to be an inhibitor and exciter.
GABA's (inhibitor's start in the middle of the Gym)
(figure available in print form)
Homework select one of three handouts in appendix A.


Literature ReviewUnderpinning TheoryThis study is anchored on the Theory of Constructivism by Jean Piaget which states learning theories, teaching methods, and education reform are the factors that affect a student’s performance.
Teachers in this theory function as a facilitator to help the students when it comes to their own understanding instead of just focusing on the teacher and lecture. Teachers following the theory of constructivism must challenge the student by making them effective critical thinkers and not being merely a “teacher” but also a mentor, a consultant, and a coach. It is also stated that assimilation or the use of an existing knowledge to deal with a new object or situation and accommodation or the changing of understanding to deal with a new object or situation are the two of the key components which create an individual’s new knowledge. With these supporting details, the researchers anchored this research paper to the theory of constructivism to be the guide in conducting this study. With this theory, the researchers need to show how learning theories, teaching methods, and education reform specifically the K-12 program prepared the ABM senior high pioneers in USLT for a college education. It is also needed that the researchers must show and explain how assimilating and accommodating occurs to the first graduate of the ABM strand under the K-12 program and how it affects them with their preparation for college.


During the 18th century, Staffordshire became the centre of the production of ceramic tea wares in England. This teapot was made at the pottery of William Greatbatch, who was one of the most prolific designers and makers of potters’ moulds in Staffordshire. While he often supplied block moulds to Josiah Wedgwood, he also ran his own pottery, specialising in the production of block-printed creamwares. The ‘fortune teller’ teapot is one of his best known designs. It demonstrates a whimsical approach to the decoration of tea wares whilst also alluding to the mystical and astrological practice of reading tea leaves. On one side of the pot a woman receives a piece of paper on which is written ‘husband’ while behind her, a less fortunate woman is told that she will ‘never marry’. On the back of the teapot there is a fortune teller’s chart, depicting the twelve houses of heaven flanked on the left by the Ptolomean Sphere (Ptolemy’s classical model for the movement of the sun, planets, and stars around the earth) and on the right by the Copernican System (Copernicus’s Renaissance model in which the earth revolves around the sun). By revealing the astrological chart to anyone using the teapot, the tea maker is placed in the position of the fortune teller.


LNG: To export or not to export, that is the question
The United States is rapidly moving from being dependent on imported fossil fuels to becoming a major world producer. We're sitting on vast supplies of natural gas, and recent technological innovations have made it possible to tap previously unattainable resources. So what should we do with these new-found riches? Producers of natural gas, by and large, want to be able to sell where they can get the best price, and often that will mean selling overseas. But consumers oppose exporting our natural gas, arguing that keeping these supplies to ourselves will keep the price here in the U.S. lower than the world price, and that this will give them a competitive advantage. They believe this will add more value to the economy and trade account than exporting LNG. And some environmentalists oppose exports because they believe this would raise the price of natural gas and thereby encourage more production.
From an economic perspective, allowing exports would lead to some increase in domestic prices, but the price of natural gas in the U.S. is far lower than in many other markets, for example, $2.66 per thousand cubic feet on average in the U.S. in 2012 compared to some $10 in the U.K. Somewhat higher prices in the U.S. because of exports would encourage greater U.S. production, but prices in the U.S. would still be lower than in most markets because of transportation costs, and this would continue to give manufacturers that use natural gas a cost advantage. From an environmental perspective, natural gas is less polluting than other fossil fuels. Until renewable energy such as wind and solar can meet the world's energy needs - a prospect that is likely to be at least a decade away - encouraging the use of natural gas probably has a positive environmental impact.
From a trade policy perspective, restricting exports would likely run afoul of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, and it would weaken our complaints about other countries' export of vital minerals, which many believe is an attempt by China to gain a competitive advantage at its trade partners' expense.
The economic impact of allowing natural gas exports is likely to be small, as is the environmental impact. So perhaps this debate is more like "much ado about nothing."
To read the entire paper, click on the attachment below.


Ban on single-use plastic bags starts Oct. 1
July 29, 2021
Washingtonians will begin to see fewer plastic bags beginning Oct. 1 when the statewide plastic bag ban goes into effect. The bag ban prohibits the distribution of single-use plastic carry-out bags by restaurants, retail, small vendor, and grocery stores.
The ban was originally scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2021, but the limited availability of compliant bags prompted Gov. Jay Inslee to delay it through a proclamation. The proclamation was recently rescinded.
“Single-use plastic bags are not easily recyclable, which makes managing them at the end of their lives almost impossible,” said Laurie Davies, manager of the state Department of Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program. “Reducing their use will protect our rivers and streams, and help our recycling system run more efficiently.”
Plastic bags are a common form of pollution that threatens human health, wildlife, and the environment. Harmful chemicals are released when plastics are produced, used, incinerated, or slowly disintegrate into microscopic particles. Plastic bags are also a major contaminant in Washington’s recycling system that clog sorting machines and put worker safety at risk.
Ecology recommends people invest in reusable bags for groceries or to carry out food from restaurants. Like any reusable item, reusable bags should be washed and properly stored after each use.
If customers choose to use compliant plastic or paper bags offered by a merchant, the law requires the business charge 8 cents per bag. That 8-cent-charge is not a tax; it is a sale kept entirely by the merchant to provide an incentive for customers to bring their own bags and to recoup the costs for the more durable compliant bags.
Food banks and pantries, and individuals receiving food stamps, WIC, SNAP, or other government assistance are not subject to the 8-cent charge. Some single-use plastic bags are exempt from the law, including plastics to wrap meats and produce, bags for prescriptions, and newspaper or dry-cleaning bags.


Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) for Fuel Piping
What are they? What is the difference between a proper and improper drip leg?
A drip leg, or also commonly called a sediment trap, is used on fuel piping to prevent sediment, debris, and moisture from entering a gas appliance or fuel regulator. Drip legs are required to be installed in a manner that meets or exceeds fuel piping codes and manufacture requirements for appliances and devices.
The drip leg serves as an area within the fuel piping system to protect your appliances and regulators from damage. It is a very simple and necessary component of fuel piping installation. The drip leg requirements are the same for both natural gas and propane.
There is a right and wrong way to install a drip leg. In the article, the cover photo shows an incorrect installation. We often find drip legs installed incorrectly or missing altogether. The drip leg should always be installed vertically, so that as the fuel passes through the tee above the drip leg and there is a change of direction for the fuel to flow through. When the drip leg is installed horizontally there is the chance that sediment and debris can be pushed across the tee by the fuel pressure behind it and never make it into the drip leg itself. By pushing the fuel vertically downward into the tee the heavier sediment will flow into the drip leg and will not change direction with the fuel to exit the tee horizontally.
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Recently, there has been a fascinating discovery in the world of arachnids. A tiny yet fierce jumping spider has been making itself at home in many households around the world. The scientific name of this little critter is Salticidae, and it’s commonly referred to as the “bold jumper.”
Although it measures only a few millimeters in size, the bold jumper spider is a master of acrobatics. These little jumpers have remarkable color patterns on their bodies and are often seen jumping from one object to another in pursuit of their prey.
The bold jumper spider’s agility, speed, and ability to climb walls make it an excellent predator. They feed on insects, other spiders, and even small lizards. Despite its fearful reputation, the bold jumper spider has become quite popular among householders due to its cute and fuzzy appearance and the number of views it receives on social media.
While some people may be hesitant about having a spider in their home, it’s essential to understand that the bold jumper spider is harmless to humans. They are a non-venomous species and do not pose any threat to humans or pets. In fact, they play an essential role in managing the pest population in your home.
One of the most intriguing things about the bold jumper spider is its mating ritual. Male bold jumper spiders perform an elaborate courtship dance, which involves a series of poses and movements that may seem strange to humans. If the female spider is impressed by the male’s performance, they will mate.
In conclusion, the bold jumping spider is an intriguing species that has made its way into our homes. Although it may seem alarming to some, it’s a fascinating little creature that poses no danger to humans. With its unique color patterns, acrobatics, and essential role in pest control, the bold jumper spider is undeniably an extraordinary addition to your household.


New Operating System Design Ideas
Know-how is a boon for modern-day life which has made our lives far more convenient and easy. Technologies can make our interaction with media an empowering expertise if we study to decode the capabilities provided to us by our media. This was a large technological change that would shape our world today. Quite a few occasions, school students tend to be more technologically innovative than the leader from the class.
Nano-tech is so promising however anytime you look at lengthening human life you begin to really trigger trouble with pop progress. It’s silly to underestimate the change that easy and widespread access to the Internet has made to our way of life. Not a futuristic daydream, proudly owning a wise dwelling” is now a reality — albeit sometimes one that comes at a hefty price.
In line with a Newsweek article by Dr. Andrew Weil, the creator of the e book “Spontaneous Happiness,” many individuals within the modern age are suffering from Nature Deficit. Given the vicissitudes that our tradition had been wring by means of, Ong and lots of different Media Ecologist will inject a brand new power and life into a very beautiful language(s).
Even before the Internet, again within the Nineteen Seventies, most graduate programs that studied communications and media had been pointed in direction of the longer term. Some college students complained about lacking meetings or practices with out expertise (apparently, their schedule adjustments every day & this is how they’re knowledgeable).
Media have long served as a coin-of-exchange” in social situations (Levy & Windahl, 1984). Social collaboration platforms: instruments to enable building a culture of engagement in different facets of an worker lifecycle like rewards, training, firm values, performance objectives.


In sports, we recommend Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket (apart from indoor sports like Wresting , Wet lifting, table tennis, Badminton, Chess and carom)
Sports are an integral part of our curriculum and regarded as important as the academic component. We firmly believe that for a healthy mind and body one needs to exercise and stay fit on a regular basis. Physical Education develops a sense of fair play, team work and leadership qualities in the students.
School provides facilities for various outdoor & indoor games, like:-
Field trips are a popular activity for all students. No matter how old they are or where they are headed, kids love to explore new places with their friends. At Bright Avenue School, we understand that any trip cannot qualify as a field trip. Good planning is necessary to ensure a successful and educationally relevant trip.
Aims and objectives of field trips are to provide experiential learning (application of principles and concepts learnt for multiple subjects), holistic development (physical, social and emotional), and to enable formative assessment.
Based on the expected learning outcomes, all outdoor activities/experiential programs are planned, designed and incorporated into the curriculum framework and lesson plans. Each school implements the outdoor activities/field trips as per their schedules. Annual outdoor activity /field trip plan is developed when the academic year commences
The Bright Avenue School Olympiad is an inter-BAS competition in which students from all BAS participate to showcase their talent in various fields. This national-level competition requires students to prove their mettle in the school, zonal and national rounds. While competition encourages the spirit of excellence, we also focus on building inter-school relationships and exchange of ideas.
The Olympiad has two parts: online and on-ground. Online events like photography and short-story writing competitions allow students from various schools to display their creative side. On-ground events include sports and athletics group (cricket, football, badminton, table tennis, and athletics) and the creative group (dance competition, debate and quiz).
An important ritual in the zonal and national Olympiads is the Bonfire Night. Students, teachers and BAS members gather around an exciting bonfire to share stories, play fun games and bond with the BAS family.


About The Charts and Nutrition Facts
- For accuracy, the calorie chart and fat chart are based on the biggest serving size available.
- These nutrition facts came directly from the USDA or manufacturer/restaurant.
- If you're using a calorie counter, remember that Fat, Carbs, and Protein calories are just close estimations based on the Atwater factors:
Fat: 9 cal/g Carb: 4 cal/g Protein: 4 cal/g
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Please remember this when using this information to make healthy food choices for your diet.
Calories - At this serving size there are 30 Calories per serving. A closer look shows: 0 Calories from Fat, 28 Calories from Protein, and 4 Calories from Carbohydrate. If you're keeping track, a good calorie counter can make this easy -- see the software below.
*Fat/Carb/Pro calories based on the Atwater (9/4/4) calculations.
Fat - This is a healthy food if you're watching your fat intake. There is no Fat in this food.
Cholesterol - There are 50 mg of Cholesterol in each serving.
Carbohydrates - Total Carb count for one serving: 1 gram. Sugar: 1 gram, Fiber: 0 grams, and Net Carbs: 1 gram (helpful to know if you're counting carbs).
Protein - For Protein, one serving of this food has a total of 7 grams.
Minerals - In one serving there are 40 mg of Calcium and 0.36 mg of Iron. In addition, this food has 400 mg of Sodium in each serving.
Vitamins - This food doesn't have a significant amount of Vitamins A or C.


The Materials of an African Mask
African masks are made from a range of different materials: wood, bronze, brass, copper, ivory, terra cotta and glazed pottery, raffia and textiles.
African masks are made from a range of available materials: wood, bronze, brass, copper, ivory, terra cotta and glazed pottery, raffia and textiles. They are often decorated with cowrie shells, colored beads, bone, animal skins and vegetable fibre.
The majority of masks and sculptures are made of wood for two reasons:
Trees are in plentiful supply in the forest.
The carver believes that the tree has a spiritual soul and its wood is the most natural home for the spirit in the mask.
Before any tree is cut down, a sacrifice may be offered as a mark of respect to the spirit of the tree requesting its permission for the carving. Its life is governed by the same natural and supernatural forces that inspire the artist and his community. This type of ritual is common to many cultures that have a close spiritual bond with nature.
Wooden masks are often colored with natural dyes and pigments created from vegetables, plants, seeds, tree bark, soil and insects. Occasionally they are splashed with sacrificial blood to increase their spiritual power.
The tools used to make a carving - traditionally the Adze - are also endowed with their own particular spirits. When tools are passed down through different generations, they sometimes inherit the spirit and skills of their previous owners. They, like the artist, his carving, and the tree from which it came, are all part of that 'oneness' of nature - the ecological vision that informs all African tribal culture.


Naturopathic Mental Health Toronto
Stress is an unavoidable part of life and can negatively affect your health in many ways. Initially, stress can make it difficult for you to enjoy healthy emotional balance, concentration, and restful sleep. Stress also challenges your ability to maintain healthy digestive, cardiovascular, reproductive, and immune system health. Chronic unremitting stress is a very real problem that causes changes in the body’s chemistry, altering the balance of hormones in ways that impacts your entire health and wellbeing.
Stress Management: Dr. Guthrie prescribes naturopathic care protocols to improve your coping skills, increase your tolerance to stress and help you regain a sense of calm, clarity, balance and joy in everyday living.
You may also be a candidate for our Stress Management Program.
Occasional worry and situational anxiety is a normal human experience, but for some people anxiety persistently interferes with daily activities such as work, school or sleep. This type of anxiety can disrupt relationships and enjoyment of life, and over time it can lead to health concerns and other problems.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is diagnosed in people with excessive worry and anxiety, which the person finds difficult to control. Other anxiety disorders — such as social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — have more-specific triggers and symptoms. Other people may experience milder forms of anxiety that aren’t diagnosed as a true anxiety disorder, but that still negatively affect quality of life.


Sustainable Diets and Nutrition
Cities that want to promote sustainable diets, better consumptions and nutrition can be inspired by the recommended actions falling into this category of the MUFPP, fox example: to address non-communicable diseases associated with poor diets, to develop sustainable dietary guidelines for urban environment, to explore regulatory and voluntary instruments to promote sustainable diets in cities and public facilities, to commit to achieving universal access to safe drinking water in urban and peri-urban areas.
Discover the 7 recommended actions for the Sustainable Diets and Nutrition category.
Promote sustainable diets (healthy, safe, culturally appropriate, environmentally friendly and rights-based) through relevant education, health promotion and communication programmes, with special attention to schools, care centres, markets and the media.
Address non-communicable diseases associated with poor diets and obesity, giving specific attention where appropriate to reducing intake of sugar, salt, transfats, meat and dairy products and increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables and non-processed foods.
Develop sustainable dietary guidelines to inform consumers, city planners (in particular for public food procurement), food service providers, retailers, producers and processors, and promote communication and training campaigns.
Adapt standards and regulations to make sustainable diets and safe drinking water accessible in public sector facilities such as hospitals, health and childcare facilities, workplaces, universities, schools, food and catering services, municipal offices and prisons, and to the extent possible, in private sector retail and wholesale food distribution and markets.
Explore regulatory and voluntary instruments to promote sustainable diets involving private and public companies as appropriate, using marketing, publicity and labelling policies; and economic incentives or disincentives; streamline regulations regarding the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children in accordance with WHO recommendations.
Encourage joint action by health and food sectors to implement integrated people-centred strategies for healthy lifestyles and social inclusion.


Proxima b 3D Model
At only four light-years away, Proxima Centauri b is our closest known exoplanet neighbor.
Proxima b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a M-type star. Its mass is 1.27 Earths, it takes 11.2 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.0485 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2016.
In the habitable zone of its star, Proxima Centauri, Proxima b encounters bouts of extreme ultraviolet radiation hundreds of times greater than Earth does from the Sun. That radiation generates enough energy to strip away not just the lightest molecules — hydrogen — but also, over time, heavier elements such as oxygen and nitrogen.
Just because Proxima b’s orbit is in the habitable zone, which is the distance from its host star where liquid water could pool on a planet’s surface, doesn’t mean it’s habitable. It doesn’t take into account, for example, whether water actually exists on the planet, or whether an atmosphere could survive at that orbit. Atmospheres are also essential for life as we know it: Having the right atmosphere allows for climate regulation, the maintenance of a water-friendly surface pressure, shielding from hazardous space weather, and the housing of life’s chemical building blocks.


Biography Research Writing: Have you been searching for easy ways to engage and teach your students Biographies Writing? This packet will be one that you love and will be wonderful to grow your students. It provides tools to assist you in teaching this skill! I have gathered components to support your class.
This packet contains activities that you can utilize in any biography for your students needs. You will decide which pages will work for your biography research projects! My students grew as writers with this unit.
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- Color and bw options for printing
- POSTERS IN COLOR & BW
- Biographies Writing Flip Book for Publishing
- Biography Teach-Go Pennant
- Newsletter Article
- Planning Pages
- Source Gathering
- Questions to ask before starting
- Choosing Person to research
- Biography Interview Questions
- Biography Graphic Organizers
- Graphic Organizers
- STUDENT WRITING PAGES:
- Biography Rough draft planning pages
- Publishing pages
- About the author
- Works Cites
- Cover page
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Even though Outlook uses a bold font for displaying unread messages, many people still find them hard to spot. To simplify finding new incoming messages, consider changing the text color or even switching the font type.
For most people Outlook is setup as black text on a white background. Unread messages may be bold, but the lack of color makes scanning for unread emails difficult. To really highlight new messages, users frequently change the color (or font) of these incoming emails.
Please note that although the screenshots are for Outlook 2013, this directions will still work for previous versions.
1. Launch Microsoft Outlook.
2. Switch to the View tab from the program’s ribbon.
3. Click the View Settings button inside the View tab to continue.
4. In the new View Settings window, find the Conditional Formatting option, and click on it. This option will let you select fonts for many message types such as unread, expired, or overdue mail.
5. When the Conditional Formatting window pops up, highlight the Unread messages option, and click the Font button to change the font and its color.
6. Much like the font format option in Microsoft Word, the Font window in Outlook allows you to change the font, font style, size and even the color of the text.
7. When you have completed your changes to the font, click the OK button to save the settings.


The human body has a miraculous ability to heal itself through fighting infections, healing wounds, and repairing internal damage. Joint preservation utilizes this incredible self-healing ability to preserve deteriorating joints.
Joint deterioration is common amongst elderly adults and younger active individuals. Injuries or excessive wear and tear can lead to premature cartilage loss in joints resulting in increased pain and decreased mobility. While joint replacement is amongst the most common medical procedures performed in the US, joint preservation should be considered first if possible.
Joint preservation can be defined as the use of surgical or nonsurgical treatment to preserve a deteriorating joint in order to avoid or delay joint replacement. Joint preservation encompasses a variety of treatments that vary based on the patient’s condition.
Some methods of joint preservation include:
- Joint Surface Restoration (Articular Cartilage Repair)
- Osteochondral Transplantation
- Joint Realignment (Osteotomy)
- Joint Stabilization
- Rehabilitation Programs
- Regenerative Medicine (PRP and Biologic Injections)
These regenerative techniques aim to reduce pain, increase mobility, and delay or even prevent joint replacement. A proper understanding of anatomy, biology, and biomechanics is required to correctly implement the right treatment for your needs. Ultimately, joint preservation provides an effective way to repair and preserve musculoskeletal tissue beyond joint replacement.
If you have concerns about your joints, schedule a consultation with Dr. Amir Jamali at the Joint Preservation Institute today!
Dr. Amir Jamali, founder of the Joint Preservation Institute, is a board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in Northern California specializing in treatments for the knee, hip and shoulder.


The animals at the Everyday Zoo want to be closer to God and that means prayer! But what is the right way to pray? Harley the hippo has a book on prayer with lots of rules — kneel, speak softly, and use special “holy” words, for example. However, as he talks to the other animals he learns that you can pray:
*In a loud voice, or without words at all
*Kneeling or standing, walking or even upside down!
*For a long time or with just one word — like HELP!
The important thing is to stay in touch with God, and to pray from your heart.
The bright illustrations by Mary Sullivan, would make this a great book to read out loud to a Sunday School group, or with your youngster at home. Children will be able to understand and relate to the message that prayer is not difficult and can become an everyday activity. It’s probably best suited for children age 4-7.
VERDICT: 5 STARS. I recommend it.
For more books for children see:
Little Sweet Pea, God Loves You — Book Review
GraceFull by Dorena Williamson — Book Review
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This publication is also available in the following languages: Ukrainian
While desktops and laptops already have their own physical keyboard, you may need to resort to a virtual version of Windows. If the user has problems with the functioning of peripherals or needs a digital solution, using the tool on a computer can be helpful.
With this in mind, we have provided a guide on how to enable the virtual keyboard in Windows 11. However, it also works for the Windows 10 version of the operating system.
Interesting: How to run Android apps in Windows 11.
Open device settings
The first step to activate the virtual keyboard is to open the device settings. To do this, click on the Windows symbol at the bottom of your computer, then select Settings.
On the Windows Settings screen, click Accessibility, then scroll down until you find Keyboard.
Interesting: How to install fonts on Windows 10.
Activate virtual keyboard
In the keyboard settings, find “virtual keyboard” and click the gray button next to the name to enable it. Then wait a few seconds until the tool appears on the screen.
Working with the virtual keyboard is very simple and practical, the user only needs to press letters and numbers to build their text. While browsing or viewing content, the user can minimize the keyboard, revealing it only when needed.
The procedure was carried out on Windows 11, however, the step-by-step procedure is also suitable for older versions of the Microsoft operating system.


There’s been a lot of talk about water borne illnesses lately. Several national news stories have highlighted the health hazards of swimming in natural waterways and you may be wondering just how this relates to our own recent beach closures. Well, here’s what you need to know:
- Water is alive with organisms! All waters whether it’s a lake, river, ocean or even swimming pool contains various microscopic organisms including bacteria. These organisms are generally harmless but some may cause illness.
- Between May and September the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) monitors bacteria levels at beaches in an effort to protect citizens from high levels of harmful bacteria. When bacteria levels are high, VDH will issue a beach closure.
- Beach closures are most likely after a rain event. Avoid swimming near drains, fishing piers and for several days after heavy rain.
- Do not ignore a beach closure! Closures will be indicated through signs along the waterway advising people not to come into contact with the water.
- Swimming during a beach closure can cause stomach flu, pink eye, impetigo, dysentery, hepatitis and other serious bacterial infections.
- At all times, reduce your risk of illness from swimming by showering before/after contact with water and keeping water out of your nose, mouth, eyes and open wounds.
- You can help reduce bacteria pollution in your local waterways by scooping the poop, not feeding geese and ducks, and preventing sewer overflows by keeping wipes, food and grease out of your toilet and drains.
To stay up to date on the latest beach conditions, follow VDH’s Beach Monitoring Program on Twitter (@VDHBeach) to receive notifications of the status of current swimming advisories.


18. Fat is Not Bad!
We simply eat too much of it.
Dietary fats are a concentrated source of food energy. They are also the source of linoleic acid, an essential nutrient, and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
While we all need some dietary fat each day, a tablespoon is about it. Many refined foods are loaded with the worst dietary fats. Triglycerides are fats that contain saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Saturated fats are fatty acids that raise blood cholesterol levels. Margarine, butter, and fats in meat and dairy products are all especially high in saturated fats.
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats do not raise blood cholesterol levels. Each of these fats will be discussed in more detail later.
The American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society suggest that we limit our fat intake to 30% of our total calories.
Knowing what our foods contain is vital.
Processed food using coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil is highest in saturated fats. All oils are 100% liquid fat. All contain saturated fat, some more than others. Canola oil is the lowest in saturated fat but is often rancid by the time you buy it from a store (and has a low burn threshold).
Dairy products are generally high in saturated fats.
Unrefined foods high in fat are red meat, poultry, and fish. The more cholesterol and saturated fat you eat, the higher your blood cholesterol level and your blood pressure will be, both of these increase your risk of coronary heart disease.
The excess salt and refined sugars added to refined foods will be discussed in detail at a later point, so I hope you’ll keep reading through this site. Bookmark it and come back later, if you need to! This is important information for you and those you care about.


The Prospect of Transgender as Social Concern
This particular article written by Eve Glicksman effectively highlights one of the chronic issues of the world named as the issue of transgender today. The following article provides a different form of evidence of the societal development for accepting the feature of transgender in the society and what needs to do more to consider the aspect of transgender as the one stigma. The author provides the example of the first person, Jorgensen who decided to go for undergone gender reassignment surgery but this particular idea was not that simple for the society. There were many voices which creates the facet of discrimination for the people who characterize as the transgender. The author also successfully indicate that although the evolution of the society helps transgender people to live more freely and enjoy equal rights in the society. This particular feature was explained by the following words: “Today, signs that we are entering a more hopeful era for transgender people are flourishing.”(Glicksman, 36). The other side of the story was also described by the author as there are still many pieces of evidence which indicate about the different forms of discrimination for the transgender people.
Undoubtedly, it is the right time for the world to consider the critical issues related with the facet of the transgender and take necessary measures to effectively deal with the issue of discrimination and hate for the transgender community. Still, transgender individuals are underprivileged in many different social settings (Miller and Grollman, 809). The aspect of rejection in case of actual identity of any transgender is common prospect which delivers harsh psychological impact on the personality of the individual. The author of the article successfully highlights the tragedy in case of transgender individuals who mostly face the challenge of psychological distress due to different forms of abuse. There is the need for different and effective counseling programs to provide more awareness to the society about different concerns of transgender people.
Glicksman, Eve. “Transgender Today.” American Psychological Association, Apr. 2013, http://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/04/transgender.aspx.
Miller, Lisa R., and Eric Anthony Grollman. “The Social Costs of Gender Nonconformity for Transgender Adults: Implications for Discrimination and Health.” Sociological Forum, vol. 30, Wiley Online Library, 2015, pp. 809–31.


26.000 printed maps
3.000 hand-drawn maps and plans (portfolio collection)
900 war and manoeuvre maps
650 city maps
City and district maps
Architectural designs of buildings, parks and gardens
- City views
2.000 regional and worldwide views
Five centuries of important personalities
Aristocrats, politicians, actors and actresses
1915-1944 focus on political posters
after 1945 graphic posters from Southern Hesse as well
Maps and graphics online
– Digital collection of maps of ULB TUkart
(opens in new tab) with around 400 maps Old maps of Hessen
Landgrave George I started collecting maps, which are listed in the early library catalogues as single sheets (80-100 sheets).
Louis IX (the “soldier landgrave”) was mainly interested in war maps, fortress plans and other plans for military use. The collection grew.
The following generations of landgraves continued to add to the collection. In 1865, the library's map holdings contained around 12,.000 sheets.
Incorporating the maps in the former cabinet library and the valuable library of Baron von Closen-Günderrode provided further valuable growth.
The project demonstrates how historical and current maps merge, and provides a new perspective on geographical changes. Georeferencing


Insects have evolved mechanical form and function over millions of years. Ants, in particular, can lift and carry heavy loads relative to their body mass. Loads are lifted with the mouthparts, transferred through the neck joint to the thorax, and distributed over six legs and tarsi (feet) that anchor to the supporting surface. While previous research has explored attachment mechanisms of the tarsi, little is known about the relation between the mechanical function and the structural design and material properties of the ant. This study focuses on the neck--the single joint that withstands the full load capacity. We combine mechanical testing, computed tomography (CT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and computational modeling to better understand the mechanical structure-function relation of the neck joint of the ant species Formica exsectoides (Allegheny mound ant). Our mechanical testing results show that the soft tissue forming the neck joint of F. exsectoides exhibits an elastic modulus of 230±140 MPa and can withstand ~5000 times the ant's weight. We developed a 3-dimensional (3D) model of the structural components of the neck joint for simulation of mechanical behavior. Finite element (FE) simulations reveal the neck-to-head transition where the soft membrane material meets the hard exoskeleton as the critical point for failure of the neck joint, which is consistent with our experiments. Our results further indicate that the neck joint structure exhibits anisotropic mechanical behavior with the highest stiffness occurring when the load path is aligned with the axis of the neck.
Keywords: Ants; Biomaterials; Exoskeleton; FE; Non-linear mechanics.
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Mental time travel (MTT) ability allows people to project themselves mentally into the past and future. It is associated with people's mental representation of events and objects. Using text analysis methods, we explore the linguistic representation and emotional expression of people with various MTT abilities. In Study 1, we assessed the users' MTT distances, text lengths, visual perspectives, priming effects of temporal words, and emotional valences by analyzing 2973 users' microblog texts. From our statistical analysis findings, users with far MTT incorporated longer text length and more third-person pronouns in their microblogs and are more likely to relate the future and past with the present than people with near MTT. However, the study showed no significant difference in emotional valence between people with different MTT distances. In Study 2, we explored the relationship between emotional valence and MTT ability by analyzing the comments of 1112 users on "procrastination." We found the users with far MTT more positive toward procrastination than those with near MTT. By analyzing users' social media platform data, this study re-examined and verified previous findings indicating that users who mentally travel different temporal distances represent events and emotional expressions differently. This study serves as an important reference for MTT studies.
Keywords: Emotional expressions; Mental time travel; Microblog; Text representation.
© 2023. The Author(s).


Software developer or software engineer
January 20, 2023
Software developer or software engineer: What’s the difference?
Software developers and engineers perform many of the same functions with many of the same skills. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. But there are typically slight differences between the two roles.
Software developers tend to work on a smaller scale than engineers, often focusing on a niche like mobile applications or internet of things (IoT). Software engineers, on the other hand, take a big picture approach that might include data analytics, testing, and scaling in addition to programming.
Learn the skills of a software developer
- Proficiency in popular programming languages like Python, Java, C++, and Scala
- Ability to write and test code
- Ability to look at the big picture and small steps along the way
- Presentation skills
- Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility
- Proficient in developing responsive web designs
- Ability to work on front-end application development
- Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Time management skills
Learn the skills of a software engineer
- Extensive knowledge of a wide range of programming languages
- Proficient in software development and computer operating systems
- Proficient in advanced mathematics
- Ability to apply engineering principles to software creation
- Leadership skills
- Ability to debug software and systems
- Ability to create scalable domain-specific pipelines and languages
- Ability to create the tools needed to develop software
- Project management skills
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Autonomous vehicles, or tone- driving buses , are a fleetly evolving technology that could transfigure transportation as we know it. The pledge of independent vehicles is that they could significantly reduce accidents, ameliorate business inflow, and give more effective and accessible mobility options. still, there are also implicit threats associated with this technology, including safety enterprises, ethical considerations, and impacts on jobs and society.
One of the crucial pledges of independent vehicles is increased safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 94 of all business accidents are caused by mortal error. Autonomous vehicles have the eventuality to significantly reduce accidents by barring mortal error. They can also use detectors and data to descry and respond to implicit hazards more snappily than a mortal motorist.
Another implicit benefit of independent vehicles is bettered business inflow. Autonomous vehicles can communicate with each other and with business structure to optimize routes and avoid traffic. This could affect in lower time spent wedged in business, lower emigrations from footling vehicles, and bettered overall effectiveness.
still, there are also implicit threats associated with independent vehicles. One major concern is safety. Although independent vehicles have the eventuality to reduce accidents, there have been several high- profile accidents involving independent vehicles, including a fatal crash involving an Uber tone- driving auto in 2018. icing the safety of independent vehicles will bear rigorous testing and regulation.
Another concern is the ethical considerations girding independent vehicles. For illustration, in situations where an accident is ineluctable, an independent vehicle must make a decision about what action to take. This raises questions about who or what the vehicle should prioritize in similar situations, similar as the safety of the passengers versus the safety of climbers.
Eventually, there are enterprises about the impact of independent vehicles on jobs and society. For illustration, independent vehicles could exclude jobs for professional motorists and other affiliated occupations. also, there are enterprises about the eventuality for increased civic sprawl and reduced public conveyance operation if independent vehicles come the dominant mode of transportation.
In conclusion, independent vehicles have the eventuality to significantly ameliorate transportation safety, effectiveness, and convenience. still, there are also implicit threats associated with this technology, including safety enterprises, ethical considerations, and impacts on jobs and society. It’ll be important for controllers, manufacturers, and society as a whole to precisely consider these issues as independent vehicles continue to evolve and come more current.


Definition of Public and Private Goods
A public good is a good that fulfills both of the following two criteria: Nonrival. One individual’s consumption of the good does not affect any other individual’s consumption of the same unit of the good. Examples include lighthouses, television, parks, military defense, and streets with little traffic.
To produce goods and services, a firm uses raw materials, labor, and capital. We will now look at the market for labor. The workers sell their labor, or alternatively the sell their leisure time, for a wage, and their supply depends on their valuations of leisure and wage, respectively.
Before we go on to the other market forms, oligopoly and monopolistic competition, we will introduce a tool called game theory. Game theory is a much younger tool than most of the others we have discussed so far and has become a large field of research. Here, we will just present two different games.
These will get to represent the two different groups of games: normal form games and extensive form games. We will later use these tools in the analysis of oligopolies.
An oligopoly is a market in which there are only a few sellers. Most of the models in the literature only cover cases in which there are two sellers. Such markets are also called duopolies. As you will see, the analysis of oligopolies is quite complicated. Furthermore, there are several different models that yield different results. This can be quite confusing. Take some time to see what the differences are in the assumptions and why they give different results. Which model to use, depends on what the situation is in a particular case. Different structures can have dramatically different effects on the market.


8 Points of Process Theology
color in the details with insights and practices
from your own path or tradition
- Everything is in process; reality is flowing; nothing ever stays the same.
- All things are interconnected; no human is an island; things are present in one another even as they have their autonomy.
- The whole of nature has value; all live beings deserve respect; human beings are not the sole repository of value.
- Human beings find happiness in sharing experiences with others; there are no isolated egos; all selves are selves-in-relation; humans become whole through reciprocity.
- The essence of the universe is a continuous creativity of which all things are expressions; there is creativity in plants and animals, hills and rivers, trees and stars.
- All beings seek harmony as their guiding ideal; harmony includes differences; the whole of the universe is a harmony of harmonies.
- Thinking and emotion cannot be sharply separated; mind and body are not two; even thinking is a form of feeling; aesthetic wisdom and rational inquiry are complementary.
- Every moment of human experience begins, not with projecting things onto the world or even acting in the world, but with feeling the presence of the world and being affected by it.


PIERGIORGIO DEGLI ESPOSTI
University of Bologna, Italy
A cooperative, commonly referred to as a “co-op,” is a voluntary association that is organized for the mutual benefit of a particular social, economic, and/or cultural agenda(s). The venerable idea of cooperative enterprise originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. In fact, the merchant guilds and trade associations of the Hanseatic League were built on the idea of cooperation. As the legitimacy of aristocratic regimes based on monarchic or theocratic rule declined and European territories gained political independence, the idea of the cooperative took root and spread. The cooperative principle is a historical and core ideal of the Swiss nation. The relics of medieval commons which can be seen in present-day European forest cooperatives offer proof of the cooperative's deep history.
While various cooperative efforts have their roots in ancient civilization, the modern cooperative movement began primarily as a response to industrial capitalism. Those concerned about the problems created by industry looked to a variety of private and public efforts to provide greater security and equity for those whose lives were being turned upside down by powerful economic changes. Economic theorists such as Mills, Pareto, and Walras were prominent in regard to the notion of cooperation. Mills (1852) emphasized the equality of workers as shareholders with the capability of electing or dismissing ...
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Many new parents commonly talk about regressions, but they do not have a clear concept of what it is and believe that regression starts when babies start sleeping poorly usually at 3-4 months of age.
Liliana Amaro Coach de Sueño clarifies:
- Regressions do NOT happen when the baby who has slept well since newborn begins to wake up at 3-4 months more than before. This is not a regression; the baby is simply changing his sleep pattern and his habits are getting stronger every time and the baby is becoming more aware of his surroundings.
2. Nor is it when the baby that did NOT sleep well, begins to wake up more frequently and for longer.
3. Regression is not when the child wakes up suddenly at night and stays awake for more than an hour.
Real regressions happen when:
- A baby who is learning to sleep, begins to gain good habits, good routines and suddenly refuses to follow them.
2. A baby who sleeps easily with a certain habit begins to not sleep well and no longer works to make him fall asleep.
3. A habit is removed, and the child wants to return to it
How does sleep regression manifest itself?
- After 3-5 consecutive nights of perfect sleep, the little one refuses the routine and wants to resume previous habits.
2. A child who begins to sleep well and suddenly wakes up many times all night.
3. Restlessness Day and night—it seems impossible to follow routines.
How to survive a regression?
- Understanding what it is and when it can happen.
2. About spending it without ignoring the routine more than a day and a night.
3. Having confidence that it is happening, and everything will be better.
Symptoms to identify:
- No naps
2. Inconsolable and irritable child
3. He slept very well a few days and nights before.
If you have more questions, consult your Sleep coach before it is too late.


Sociology is an exciting field of study that offers explanations for important matters in our personal lives, communities, and the world. It examines human society and the complex relationships in an increasingly global, interconnected, and complex world. At the personal level, it investigates the social causes and consequences of numerous concepts, including race and gender identity, conflict in a family, aging, and even romantic love. Sociology examines and explains issues like crime and law, poverty and wealth, prejudice and discrimination, racial and ethnic diversity, business, educational systems, and social movements at the societal level. Sociology studies migration/immigration, war and peace, economic development, and even global warming at the global level.
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Get a solid introduction to IoT from experts in the fieldThe Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a system of interrelated, internet-connected objects that can collect and transfer data over a wireless network without human intervention. In our connected world, most of our everyday items now use IoT and both the personal and business possibilities are endless.
This three-week course will help you gain foundational knowledge of IoT as you explore the concepts, terms, and patterns of an IoT solution.
Learning from the specialist at CloudSwyft, you’ll complete different lab activities to help you explore the benefits and opportunities available to businesses through IoT.
Discover IoT architecture
You’ll learn how IoT can be used to support businesses across a range of industries including healthcare, retail, and manufacturing.
Examining both the device and the cloud, you’ll explore the architectural components of an IoT solution to help you understand how IoT is used in practice.
Explore the security considerations with IoT and wireless connections
When implementing an IoT solution, there are different security considerations you must address to keep your organisation and network secure.
You’ll learn the steps and approaches for evaluating and implementing IoT in your business, including the different software and services used, as well as the security measures to put in place.
You’ll finish the course with a solid understanding of IoT and be able to identify IoT business opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries.
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PAULI: the Common Purpose of meeting the quantum computing challenge...
The question isn't why do we want one,
it is how do we build one…
There are many ways imagined to construct a quantum computer. But which way is best? Each proposal comes with limitations and drawbacks. The QCWG team pursues an approach that is radically different, riskier, and with greater payoffs than those commonly employed in the field.
The QCWG approach is NOT a change to circuit QED, or the use of different vacancies in optical interactions. It isnt incremental and it isn't subtle. It IS, instead, a pathway to take quantum bits, registers, and processors from their 5 mK coolers and put them into room temperature devices. Using the symmetry preserving properties of complex topologies constructed on 2D manifolds (known as the stabilization conjecture) robust Qubits/Quregisters can be constructed that allow for significant hardness against the environment.
This is the core behind - PAULI - an attempt at realizing this architecture for general processing.
Where are we: Progress?
06/21 - First quantum elements were synthesized and proven to work. Characterization, modification, etc. underway. The SQUIRL was born.
12/21 - Design began on first ringer, a QED circuit for use with a SQUIRL at rf.
03/22 - 1st masks delivered for rf ringers, now the real lithography begins
06/22 - resonant response measured in the rf ringers for the first time. 1st signal!
07/22 - Direct observation of persistent currents using MFM
08/22 - CNOT gate design of mask begins. Simulations reveal requirements for impedance matching
08/22 - 1st heterogeneous integration with SQUIRL
11/22 - First time-crystal signal from a simple TI! Never before observed in such a topological system. Promising for use in quantum memories.
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All Microbe Lift Legacy koi foods incorporate two strains of probitics - beneficial micro-organisms that promote health and vitality in koi and goldfish.
The concept of probiotics—direct-fed microbials (DFM)—began in the early 1950’s when researchers observed a positive growth response in animals fed with antibiotics. This led researchers to theorize that intestinal microflora may play a role in health and vitality. Continued research has determined that a delicate balance exists in the intestinal tract between beneficial and potentially harmful bacteria. The balance of these two bacterial groups in the fish’s intestines is an important factor which can be upset by a stresses, such as shipping; changes in diet, water quality, water temperature and/or environment; additions of new aquatic life; etc. If the beneficial intestinal bacteria decrease and the potentially harmful bacteria increase, it is possible to compromise fish health and performance.
Additionally, koi and goldfish have no stomachs and use their intestinal tract for digestion, so it is important that enzyme producers survive and germinate there. Because of their efficient enzyme production and other metabolite-producing capabilities for intestinal tract conditions, Ecological Laboratories, Inc. has specifically selected two strains of Bacillus (B. subtilis and B. licheniformis) for inclusion in all of its fish foods. We call them Nature’s Building BlocksTM. FDA (USA) and EU (European Union) Approved, these bacteria have been tested for 1) strain stability, 2) efficacy and 3) safety. Extensively studied, they were found to be genetically stable, non-genetically modified, produce no toxins, and—being naturally occurring organisms—environmental impact studies show these strains pose no threat to the environment.


How To Grow and Save Seed Of Statice
Latin name Limonium sinuatum is a short-lived perennial that is often grown as an annual. The papery foliage and flowers make this colorful plant a perfect everlasting for dried arrangements.
Native to the Mediterranean. An old-fashioned favorite, it is once again receiving the appreciation it deserves.
- Beds, borders, containers, cottage garden, cutting garden
- Everlasting cut flower
- Rock gardens, low-water gardens
- Visited by bees and butterflies
- Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
- Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost (preferred method) and transplant outdoors after last frost, or direct seed after last frost has passed.
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep.
- Ideal germination temperature 60-70 F.
- Prefers full sun.
- Plants are quite drought tolerant; do not over water.
- Provide well-drained, sandy soil.
- Space plants 12 inches apart.
- Pinch young plants at growing point to encourge branching.
- Keep deadheaded to encourage continued blooming.
- Various blights and rots can affect statice; this dry-loving plant cannot handle excessive moisture and should be planted in well-drained soil.
- Avoid overhead irrigation and keep leaves dry to prevent these issues.
- Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to completely mature and dry on the plant.
- Clip off the flowerhead and place it in a container. Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads to separate the seeds.
- Store over winter in a cool, dark, dry place.


Residents of Inman Park in Atlanta, Georgia, should voluntarily restrict their use of gas-powered leaf blowers (GLB) to the following times and days: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and not at all on Sunday.
Noise from GLBs is a source of unhappiness and inconvenience for many Inman Park residents. More than that, GLB noise can damage human health as well. The CDC, the EPA, and OSHA all identify leaf blowers as a source of harmful noise. Among the people most at risk are those who work from home, people who work night shifts, children, the retired, the elderly, the sick, and of course the landscape crew itself.
It's not just humans. A scientific study in 2018 found that the noise we humans generate affects wildlife, too. It alters stress hormones in birds, for example. One consequence is that chicks nearer to noise tend to be smaller, with poorer feather development.
Other negative effects of GLBs are well documented, especially with regard to air pollution. You could drive your car, with its efficient pollution-control technology, all the way to California, and you still wouldn't come close to producing the same amount of certain pollutants as GLBs create in the course of an ordinary day of leaf-blowing in Inman Park.
Alternatives to GLBs exist. A battery-powered blower is one example. More and more yard maintenance companies are going all-electric, including in Atlanta. Moreover, hundreds of cities and towns have already adopted restrictions on the use of GLBs.
By signing this petition, you are pledging to limit your GLB use (if any) to the specified days and hours, and you are encouraging others to abide by these modest, voluntary restrictions as well.


1. The FLU is much worse than a bad cold.
Commonly known as "Flu," influenza is an airways infection caused by the influenza virus. It is easily caught, and spread, and the symptoms are much more serious than cold symptoms.
2. Immunization is the most effective prevention
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends the flu vaccine for all persons. The flu presents an ongoing burden to our healthcare system in the winter months. Vaccination reduces the seriousness of the disease should you contract it and, at this time, is the only preventative measure that has been proven to reduce the rates of flu-related complications and deaths.
3. Protecting yourself protects others
As more people get vaccinated, the influenza virus has less chance to multiply and circulate in the population. If you don't get the flu, you cannot spread it to friends, family and others around you. Thus, benefiting those who may be at risk of severe complications from the flu, such as the elderly or those with weakened immune systems.
4. New Flu strains mean a new vaccine each year
Sadly, yes. The flu vaccine produced each year is different and created with flu strains predicted to be the most troublesome this year. The best predictor is based on what has happened around the world in other countries flu season this year. Influenza activity has been unusually low these last two years with all the COVID protocols in place. People were not spreading COVID or Flu. Now that those have been removed we have seen a much higher uptake of the flu in places such as Australia with about 82% of laboratory confirmed influenza being due to influenza A.
5. For some individuals, immunization is particularly important
This includes many:
- Anyone with chronic heart or lung disease, such us asthma, COPD or cystic fibrosis
- Anyone with diabetes or metabolic disorder, cancer, kidney disease, blood disorder or a weakened immune system
- Anyone who is 65 or older
- Anyone who lives, works or volunteers in a nursing home, chronic care facility, retirement home or other health care setting
- Emergency service workers
- Anyone traveling to where the Flu virus is circulating
- Healthy children between 6 and 23 months.
The flu virus is naturally not something that you want to catch if you can avoid it.
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While virtual genetics labs can provide lab-simulations in online learning, especially in a pandemic-related setting, they cannot fill the skills development gap. Nevertheless instructors and remote learners found the virtual labs useful during the pandemic school closures. The lab simulations helped students catch up as well as fill gaps as classes are from different backgrounds.
Benefits of Virtual Lab Learning
Using a PC, laptop or any smart communication device, virtual genetics labs improve comprehension and cultivate motivation to learn. Remote learners need only to click on a tube to open a vessel and transfer liquids from one container to another.
The learning experience does not require wearing of a lab coat, and handling of dangerous chemicals or use of expensive machines.
Moreover, virtual lab learning does not impose any restriction on costs of experiment, on risks related to biohazards or violation of scientific ethics. Students learn in a very “forgiving” and game-like environment as the abundance of virtual reagents allow learners to start over repeatedly.
The multimedia connection of a virtual lab helps bridge the gap between theory and concepts of executions, to yield virtual reactions instantaneously. In a real lab setting, students have to wait their turn to use a shared PCR machine. The PCR is used in heating or cooling samples to allow chemicals to react, or to continue the physical processes that transpire at a specified temperature.
Why Virtual Labs Cannot Replace Wet Labs
Prior to the pandemic, virtual genetics laboratories were being touted as the labs of the future. However, graduate students who use virtual labs commented that although they appreciate virtual labs as added resource, they were very clear in stating that virtual labs cannot replace a wet-lab experience.
Some students describe a virtual lab simulation as akin to a lab tour, where a learner can review the workflow. The experience can help to mentally prepare a student for the actual wet-lab experiment of being directly involved in handling chemical substances and equipment.
Training to become skilled in clinical and research lab techniques actually takes years. The learning experience in wet labs include dealing with the frustrations of performing work hands-on and of getting a real equipment to work for genomic sequencing. Moreover, virtual labs cannot replace the experience of learning while with a group of peers.


According to a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many children are being treated for concussions sustained as a result of playground injuries. In 2013, more than 29,000 children visited emergency rooms to be treated for serious head injuries including concussions. In 2001, the number was 18,000. Researchers said the steep rise began in 2009.
While safety on playgrounds has improved, experts say there is clearly still work to be done. It is also believed that the numbers may be rising due to increased awareness of how dangerous head injuries may be. Over half of the children treated in emergency rooms during the period studied were ages 6 to 9, and almost 60 percent of the injured children were boys.
Experts say that in addition to improving safety equipment, parental supervision is also critical in maintaining safety. Parents should also recognize that some equipment may be more dangerous and should inform their children. For example, children might be more likely to be injured on the monkey bars. Experts said that if children could not be kept from climbing the monkey bars, they should at least be discouraged from hanging upside down from them because it increases the likelihood that they will fall on their heads.
When children are injured in accidents like these, the playground or the manufacturer of the equipment might be liable, depending upon the circumstances. A head injury can be devastating, and medical expenses and caregiving costs might be significant. A parent whose child has been injured in such an incident may want to have an attorney conduct an investigation in order to pinpoint the party or parties that should bear responsibility.
Source: CBS News, “Playground-Related Brain Injuries on the Rise,” Kathleen Doheny, May 2, 2016


The Antarctic Tide Gauge (AntTG) database is a database of ocean tide surface height harmonic coefficients (amplitude and phase) from a variety of measurement systems. These coefficients are primarily intended for users interested in validation of tide models for the Antarctic seas including the areas covered by the large floating ice shelves; see, e.g. King and Padman (2005).
Data contributing to the AntTG database vary widely in quality, from short records of unknown accuracy, to very precise, long-term records. This database provides sufficient information for a user to judge whether a tidal analysis at a particular site should be used for their application.
Data have been collected using a wide variety of measurement techniques. These include:
- Coastal Tide Gauge (CTG: e.g., floats in stilling wells);
- Bottom Pressure Recorder (BPR);
- Global Positioning System (GPS) on ice shelves;
- Gravimeter on ice shelves; and
- Wire length loggers on ice shelves.
The highest-quality data come from CTG, BPR and modern GPS records. The major tidal constituents are best separated if more than 1/2-year of data are available. Many Antarctic records are less than 29 days long, so that they are difficult to analyze for a sufficient number of major tides to develop reliable predictive models for that site. Nevertheless, because so few tide records exist in the region, these shorter records (and, of course, the intermediate-length records between 29 days and 1/2 year long) may be valuable to some users.
Contact Laurie Padman (ESR; email@example.com) for more information, or to submit new datasets to the database.


Broadly, there are two reasons to have health insurance:
• Health insurance supports you if you get sick • Health insurance helps you avoid getting sick to begin with Let’s look at each of these reasons in more detail.
Health Insurance as a Safety Net
It’s important to have health insurance as a safety net. If you unexpectedly get sick or injured, health insurance is there to help cover costs that you likely can’t afford to pay on your own.
Health care can be very expensive. It can be an enormous financial burden. Surgery, emergency care, prescription drugs, lab work, scans, and examinations – these sorts of costs can add up very quickly. They can even be high enough to cause individuals to go bankrupt, or to turn down care that they need but can’t afford out-of-pocket.
But, with health insurance, you’re not facing those costs as an individual; there’s an insurance plan helping you cover the costs, and help you navigate the confusion of medical billing.
Let’s face it, medical bills aren’t the sort of thing you want to be dealing with while ill, injured, in a hospital bed or the emergency room. It’s smart to make difficult financial decisions ahead of time, by getting health insurance before you get sick.
The other reason it’s important to have health insurance is that it makes it easier for you to keep from getting sick in the first place.
Having health insurance makes it easier for you to access – that is, find and pay for – routine and preventive health care. This includes:
- • Annual checkups
- • Vaccinations (flu shots, MMR, etc.)
- • Blood tests and lab work
- • Scans and screenings
- • These all play a role in keeping you healthy, and diagnosing any illness you might have as soon as possible.


Definition: accompanied by or having good fortune; meeting with unforeseen success
Synonyms: Fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond one’s deserts; happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed; providential implies the help or intervention of a higher power.
Compatible Qualities: courage, discipline, fortitude, risk taker
Saying: Luck is where opportunity and preparedness meet.
Parable: There is [an ancient Zen] Chinese story of an old farmer who had an old horse for tilling his fields. One day the horse escaped into the hills and when all the farmer’s neighbors sympathized with the old man over his bad luck, the farmer replied, “Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?” A week later the horse returned with a herd of wild horses from the hills, and this time the neighbors congratulated the farmer on his good luck. His reply was, “Good luck? Bad luck? Who knows?” Then, when the farmer’s son was attempting to tame one of the wild horses, he fell off and broke his leg. Everyone thought this very bad luck. Not the farmer, whose only reaction was, “Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?” Some weeks later the army marched into the village and conscripted every able-bodied youth they found there. When they saw the farmer’s son with his broken leg they let him alone. Now was that good luck or bad luck? Who knows? Everything that seems on the surface to be an evil may be a good in disguise. And everything that seems good on the surface may really be an evil, depending on your attitude. — Father Anthony de Mello, S.J. (1931-1987) Sadhana – A Way to God
Symbols: 1) four leaf clover [The leaves individually represent love, faith, hope, and luck.]; 2) horseshoes; 3) shells(Chinese); 4) gold (East Indian) [Traditionally gold brings both prosperity and luck, and is considered sacred to the gods.]
Types of Luck: tough luck; fool’s luck; dumb luck; bad luck; good luck; blind luck; lady luck; beginner’s luck


From shifting weather patterns to the decimation of wildlife habitat, potential concerns surrounding climate change are continuously being brought to light with new research. Now, two local researchers are working to determine the effects of climate change on the beer brewing process.
They will present their findings and discuss future directions in a lecture to take place from 6 to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Red Door’s main brewery at 1001 Candelaria NE. There is no cover charge for this event.
The lecture will be presented by Drs. Asa and Mark Stone. In addition to being the only Advanced Cicerone® in New Mexico, Asa is also a Presidential Fellow and Brewing & Beverage Management faculty member at CNM, as well as a climate science and data analysis expert.
Mark is an Associate Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at UNM, a Registered Professional Engineer, and Diplomat of Water Resources Engineering, with expertise in climate change and resilience.
At the time of our communication, Asa said that the lecture title was in the process of changing and would read something like “Climate and Beer Brewing“ or “Impacts of Climate on Spontaneous Fermentation.“
Asa and Mark collaborated with Jean van Roy of Brasserie Cantillon, a traditional Lambic brewery in Brussels, and Adam Harbaugh of Lambic.info to investigate the impacts of climate change on the Lambic brewing process, which is highly temperature dependent, as well as its associated cultural heritage.
“We hope to elevate the audience’s appreciation for beer, the role of beer in society, and (the understanding of) how climate change is threatening the beer (not just Lambic),” Asa said.
The talk is the latest in the monthly Disaster Proof lecture series that began at Red Door in February. The lectures are presented in collaboration with The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center and cover what can be done to prepare for natural disasters at the local and individual level. Previous topics included flooding, wildfires, and drought.
“It was always the plan to lead up to climate change and its effects on the beer industry for Beer Week,” Candelaria taproom manager Johnny Padilla said. “It will be a dive into the climate and how it affects things integral to our beer industry.”
Thanks to both Asa and Johnny for their insights on this interesting and educational event!


How does this relate to the situation of the school loan crisis?
Read this NPR article, “A New Look at the Lasting Consequences of Student Debt (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..”
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How does the topic of the student loan crisis bridge the problems in the education system and problems with work/the economy?
Read this excerpt from The Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills;
“When, in a city of 100,000, only one man is unemployed, that is his personal trouble, and for its relief we properly look to the character of the man, his skills, and his immediate opportunities. But when in a nation of 50 million employees, 15 million men are unemployed, that is an issue, and we may not hope to find its solution within the range of opportunities open to any one individual. The very structure of opportunities has collapsed. Both the correct statement of the problem and the range of possible solutions require us to consider the economic and political institutions of the society, and not merely the personal situation and character of a scatter of individuals.”
How does this relate to the situation of the school loan crisis? What structures of opportunity shape this issue for individual lives?
3. Which one of the three sociological frameworks (conflict, structural functionalism or symbolic interactionism) do you think is best to view this issue? Why? Be specific and thorough in your response.


How many syllables are in interrogee? 4 syllables
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Anxiety is among the most hectic psychological disorders facing human life. Psychologists have shown interest in the study of anxiety disorders. The motive is to gather as much information as possible so as to assist individuals deal with the problem (Hina et al., 2010). As a result, different kinds of anxiety disorders have been identified. They include; specific phobia, panic, obsessive/compulsive and traumatic stress disorder. It has been established that these anxiety disorders have destroyed the paths of lives of many people. It has led some to take inappropriate life decisions that have obstacles in their entire life span. Therefore, there is need for an immediate action, or otherwise, more people will still be victims of this psychological problem.
In response, I have opted to take ‘ anxiety disorders’ as my initial research topic. The study will cover all aspects related to anxiety disorders. More emphasis will be to identify the types, symptoms, causes and to analyze and discuss the most effective treatment methods and processes. Furthermore, some interesting scenarios and crucial factors determining an effective treatment procedure will comprehensively be covered. For instance, a particular symptom describes a particular type of a disorder. Such symptoms are fundamentals to the choice of a treatment plans and procedures. In a view to the following dimensions, this topic becomes very interesting. Firstly, families have suffered and coped with anxiety disorders for long without even identifying it as a psychological issue/problem. It has cost their jobs, valuables and even their lives. Secondly, albeit the challenges and severe effects of anxiety disorders, it is interesting to know that the problem could be prevented under simple procedures. Procedures including body exercises, various relaxing techniques among others (Hina et al., 2010).
Hina, P., & Hina, S. (2010). Anxiety disorders. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press.


You are surely familiar with many types of distractions that are considered hazardous while driving – texting, talking on a cell phone, eating, reading, horsing around with passengers in the back seat and playing with the radio knob or other controls on the dashboard.
Anything that takes your mental concentration or eyes off the road, even briefly, is a serious danger to you and others. According to experts, glancing away from the road for just a couple of seconds “doubles your risk for a crash.”
One of the biggest driving distractions, however, is something that’s actually designed to be used in a car: Your global positioning system (GPS) device.
It’s a great device, but it still poses a problem for driving safety
A GPS can be extremely helpful. Instead of grappling with an unwieldy, outmoded paper map as drivers had to do in the past, this technology not only tells you exactly how to get to your destination, it also “speaks” to you, giving you directions as you travel.
Terrific, right? Well, not entirely. Keep these important GPS “don’ts” in mind next time you refer to one while you’re behind the wheel:
- Don’t check directions on the GPS while operating a vehicle.
- Don’t try to program your GPS as you drive.
- Don’t suddenly stop, reverse course or make any other instantaneous maneuvers because you realized you got the GPS directions wrong.
- Don’t fiddle with the GPS audio as you drive.
Practice responsible GPS use all the time
Some sensible rules can lessen the chance of a crash if you decide to use a GPS.
Put your cell phone into a cell phone holder so you can see the GPS display without peering down at the phone or fumbling for it. If possible, get help from your passenger. Have a good idea of your route prior to hitting the road. It eliminates referring to a GPS over and over. Make sure that the GPS audio is not competing with the radio.
Avoid distracted driving for any reason
Use common sense. While your GPS can come in handy, it can also be a hazard if used improperly. Other drivers may not be aware of the perils of distracted driving. If one of them is responsible for a collision that leaves you with injuries, you have every right to pursue compensation for your losses.


INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINING RECLAMATION AND ENVIRONMENT, vol.32, no.5, pp.312-326, 2018 (SCI-Expanded)
Surface paste disposal (SPD) technology has been investigated recently to solve the geotechnical (tailings dam failure) and geochemical (acid mine drainage formation) problems relating to tailings disposal. The tailings dam accidents occurred in the last few years have expedited the researches to search for safer tailings disposal methods in mining industry. The aim of this study is to investigate which parameters affect the geotechnical and geochemical stability of sulphidic paste tailings as SPD. The pH, EC and crack intensity of paste tailings placed in layers were measured to observe how the parameters affect their stability. In this study, it can be seen that solid concentration of the paste material increases above similar to 80 wt.%, and its shear strength is above 20 kPa. In addition, the pH values reduced from 7.4 to 6.6 and the EC values increased from 2.9 to 3.3 mS/cm in seepage water of the paste layers. According to these values, it can be said that there is a very low environmental risk using the SPD. Results showed the applicability of the SPD method by obtaining geochemical and geotechnical stability.


Why Astronomy and Astrophysics?
Planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe intrigue all of us. How did they form? How do they function? What is their destiny? Astronomy, the science of the universe, is both one of the oldest and one of the most rapidly progressing sciences. Innovative technology and instrumentation, considerable advances in computing and theory, and fundamental new discoveries continue to change and shape our understanding of the cosmos, its origin, and evolution.
Furthermore, astronomy and astrophysics are an important part of modern physics. Astronomy allows us to study processes that cannot be reproduced in the laboratory: the highest temperatures, the best vacuum, the highest densities, the strongest gravitational fields.
Important questions asked by today's astronomers include:
- Will the universe expand forever?
- What does dark matter consist of?
- How did galaxies form after the Big Bang?
- How do the black holes at the centers of the galaxies function?
- How do stars and planets form?
- What are the properties of planets around other stars?
To address these questions, modern astronomy and astrophysics rely on the interplay of theory, observations, and innovative instrumentation. All of these areas offer opportunities for student involvement in cutting-edge research.
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With summer, comes warmer temperatures on the campus of Sampson Community College. What better time to partner with local schools to generate a little STEAM to benefit students in the area?
STEAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is back at SCC. It is an educational approach to learning that uses these disciplines as access points for guiding student inquiries, dialogue, and critical thinking. The hopeful result is creating students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, develop problem-solving skills and embrace collaboration with their peers.
“This week, they are conducting DNA extraction labs,” says Angela Whitehead, STEAM coordinator for Clinton City Schools. “Activities like these are excellent ways to get students more interested in these subjects and see that there are many more uses in these fields than what they see in their homework assignments. Hands-on training, being able to actually do it—this is great!”
STEAM students extract DNA in a lab at Sampson Community College.
STEAM has gained popularity in schools nationwide with the thinking that the wave of future economic prosperity lies in a workforce that is well-versed in rising job markets like science, technology, engineering, and math.
“We are happy to host the annual STEAM and ART camps in combination with the Clinton City School System and the Sampson County School System once again this year,” adds Amanda Bradshaw, SCC’s Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education. “there obviously is no better place than the college’s campus to find an atmosphere that supports and encourages learning of any type, so we are always happy to do it.” For more information about Sampson Community College, visit http://www.sampsoncc.edu.


During my online studies, I often become aquainted with information that springs out of my search results. An intriguing article caught my attention. It is titled “Why Positive Thinking is Bad For You.” That is not the typical trend of teaching in the last several decades.
There’s so much push to be sure everyone is “happy”. “Have fun,” the parent says as they drop their child off at private lessons (art, music) or at a dance class. Since when did instructors have to take on the role of ENTERTAINER while working at teaching skills to children?
I contend that we will encounter many situations in our life that will test our ability to adapt, change and find a solution for improvement. Being skilled at any task does not happen in an instant and it is often beneficial to have constructive criticism early on. Another generation may grow up thinking everything they do, say, make is cute, clever or creative. Most children have creative abilities — but only a few will excell beyond a standard skill. That goes for any form of knowledge be it math, science, music, athletics, reading, writing, history.
We need to be corrected when we give a wrong answer. We need to be encouraged to improve our skills. It is a rare 8 year old who “already knows how to draw” as I’ve heard retorted by students in the last 10 years. How can a child have that much self-confidence — or lack of interest in learning anything more — at such a young age? Perhaps parents hang every piece of artwork on the refrigerator — instead of sorting out a couple exceptional pieces.
Kids expect to get stickers, prizes, badges, trophies — just for showing up to an activity. How can we build strong, motivated learners and active, productive citizens if we continually say everything is good?
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The endoderm is the germ layer that becomes the body cavity's inner lining.
totipotency of cells
The bacterium that cannot tolerate oxygen is Anaerobes, but there are different kinds and each has different tolerances when it comes to oxygen. Obligate Anaerobes can get killed by oxygen. Facultative anaerobes those can grow without oxygen. Aero-tolerant anaerobes they never use oxygen BUT they can tolerate it. Microaerophiles require i tiny bit of oxygen but anymore than the little bit they need and they cannot grow.
During the cycle of viral shedding, the virus has made copies of itself and the host cell is no longer useful. The host cell then dies, and the new virus cells then must find a new host.
gram negetive coccus
Bacteria performs nitrogen fixation, which involves converting the atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into usable organic nitrates (NO3-). Said bacteria are often referred to as nitrogen fixating bacteria. The process is sometimes called nitrification.
Scientists have been able to give plants genes from bacteria to help them do a beeter job. This process is called recombinant DNA technology. Nitrogen fixing bacteria are in root nodules on legumes and maybe some other plant groups.
a rooted cutting from a plant
on plasmids in a process called conjugation
The bacteria exchanges genetic material when they are divided into two.but for i know bacteria do not exchange genetic material....
transformation,transduction and conjugation
by the diseases they cause
they can fix nitrogen
guess a it is right
all are female


Nomads of the Sahel
In 1973 an international disaster was declared in the Sahelian countries of West Africa (Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Upper Volta, Niger and Chad). The picture presented to the world at the time was of a natural disaster of the first order, affecting six very poor nations. A prolonged drought had led to the disappearance of almost all their livestock, destroyed their way of life and resulted in mass famine. This had been caused by a change in climate which might continue. The traditionally self-sufficient nomadic peoples of West Africa were permanently weakened. The situation described amounted to no less than a sudden and complete collapse of living conditions in a vast area of the world. But was this an accurate description of events in the Sahel at that time?
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1. introduce the basic concepts of self care. You can use a self care wheel if you want Or just talk about different ways to take care of ourselves (emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc.).
2. Introduce a puppet or other toy who needs help practicing self care, give one starting clue. For example, this could be something like, “Rabbit does this when he needs to let out some tears he’s been holding in.” The child would guess “cry!” Then look for something in the office (perhaps the tissue box). You would then have another clue hidden there leading to another self care practice. This could be a glass of water, a phone to call a friend, art supplies, a pillow to meditate, etc. So you will need to have all the clues hidden before session and can tailer these to the individual needs of the child.
3. I hide a little “Super star of self care” paper in a treasure chest marking the completion of the scavenger hunt.
4. Once the child finishes finding everything, see if the child wants to make a scavenger hunt for you to show ways to practice self care from the child’s perspective! Another option is doing this with a child (once face to face sessions resume) and then brining in the parent to find the clues the child has hidden (getting them both to talk about what self care means to the child and their family as a whole).