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The Ebola outbreak in West Africa could come with a $32 billion price tag, according to a report from the World Bank.
If the spread of the virus continues, it will inflict massive economic damage on Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and their neighbors, according to the report. “The international community must find ways to get past logistical roadblocks and bring in more doctors and trained medical staff, more hospital beds and more health and development support to help stop Ebola in its tracks,” World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said in a statement.
The $32 billion figure applies to a scenario in which the virus is not immediately contained and spreads to neighboring countries; with rapid containment, the cost would be about $9 billion, according to the report.
Meanwhile, in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stepped up training for healthcare workers headed to West Africa, according to the Wall Street Journal. The CDC plans on training up to 40 medical staff per week into January, and the World Health Organization is setting up training centers in Africa as well.
The CDC has not treated Ebola patients since the early 2000s, after which Doctors Without Borders became the primary treatment provider for patients with the virus, Pierre Rollin, deputy chief of the CDC’s viral special-pathogens branch, told the WSJ, but the agency has taken the lead in training because of the need to properly prepare healthcare workers, according to Michael Jhung, one of the training course leaders.
Thomas Eric Duncan, the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S., died in Dallas yesterday. Duncan is a special case for several reasons, according to CNN.
For one thing, he was not hospitalized immediately when he presented with symptoms; Texas Health Presbyterian sent him home with antibiotics. “We don’t know if [Duncan] would have died had he been treated when he first showed up at the hospital,” Alan Card, a global communicative disease expert and risk assessment consultant.
After Duncan was diagnosed, he was not treated with the same experimental drug that Ebola patients at Atlanta’s Emory University Hospital received. Duncan’s family has also suggested he was treated differently because he had just arrived from Liberia to visit his girlfriend and because he was likely uninsured, according to CNN.
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A few of the reasons for our involvement in Afghanistan:
- 85% of Afghanistan's population lives a minimal subsistence life in desolate rural areas.
- There is no gas, no electricity and no running water.
- Infant mortality is the second highest in the world.
- One in four children dies before their fifth birthday, primarily because of diarrhea and acute respiratory infection.
- Annually more than 85,000 children under the age of five die from diarrhea alone. The cause is almost always a lack of clean, safe drinking water.
- Afghanistan also has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world; this is the number of women who die in pregnancy, labor and after childbirth.
- Fifty-four percent of girls under 18 are married. In rural areas women give birth at home 90% of the time, and only 15% of births are attended by a health worker.
Our WASH Approach
JDA's WASH initiative links and supports each component of JDA's vision and incorporates the belief that women and children are key building blocks in Afghanistan's development. JDA's trainers are local Afghan female educators who themselves are from villages and understand the positions of those whom they are training and educating. Sessions are home-based and centered on pictures and skits. These experiential lessons are ideally tailored, as 93% of Afghan women are illiterate or have minimal formal schooling.
Since 2009, the WASH program has brought lasting results and positive behavior change in hygiene and sanitation practices and improvement of water quality with new wells and hand pumps and bio sand filters. Bio sand filters are easy to construct and can be made with inexpensive materials readily available in Afghanistan. These are an effective, affordable way to sustain access to sufficient quantities of safe drinking water. To date JDA has worked with 25 communities with 68,000 beneficiaries gaining access to safe water as a result of the repair of hand pumps and the drilling of fifteen new wells. One thousand women were trained in hygiene education. Ninety bio sand filters have been locally produced and are gradually being purchased and used in the ten communities. Local women have testified that since installing the bio sand filters in their homes their children have not suffered any more bouts of diarrhea.


In early February, the American Heart Association published new guidelines aimed at preventing stroke in women. Due to several factors, women are more prone to stroke and generally have more difficulty recovering from stroke than men. A stroke occurs when a blood clot forms in a vessel leading to the brain, cutting off its oxygen supply. Women suffer strokes more often than men because they tend to live longer than men, undergo reproductive hormonal changes through contraceptives and hormone replacement therapies, and face an increased risk of stroke during pregnancy.
Due to these risk factors, the American Heart Association outlines the following guidelines:
- Women with a history of high blood pressure before pregnancy may be able to take low-dose aspirin after the first trimester of pregnancy. Similarly, pregnant women with moderately high blood pressure may be able to be treated with medication.
- A history of preeclampsia, or high blood pressure during pregnancy, should be considered a risk factor for stroke, along with cholesterol, obesity and smoking.
- Women should be tested for high blood pressure prior to starting hormonal birth control, and although data is conflicting, hormone replacement therapy during menopause may increase the risk of stroke, so should not be used for stroke prevention.
- As migraines with aura (sensory warning signs, such as tingling sensations or flashing lights) have been linked to stroke, women who experience migraines with aura should quit smoking.
- Women over 75 should be tested for atrial fibrillation, another risk factor of stroke.
It is vital that stroke awareness and prevention begins at an early age and that blood pressure is monitored and treated appropriately throughout a woman’s life. It is also important to note that these are only guidelines and that cases will vary by individual, so it is important to discuss issues or concerns related to stroke with your doctor.
Source: Walton, Alice G. “A Woman’s Guide to Stroke Prevention.” Forbes. 7 February 2014.


Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014
In an abundance of caution, our district has developed a plan to address concerns about the possible spread of Ebola in the United States, a virus that has created significant world-wide concerns. We have gathered information from the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health and Environmental Control, and other sources, to help make our schools as safe as possible. While no active cases of the Ebola virus have been reported in our state or across our region, it is wise to be proactive in this important matter.
Effective October 20, parents/guardians of new enrollees to our school district will be asked a series of questions, which are designed to determine whether or not family members have been in a location that has been impacted by the Ebola virus. Any student identified as a health risk through that screening process will not be enrolled, pending a medical clearance. The intent is to protect our students and employees to the greatest extent possible.
Personnel at the school level will be provided, on or before October 20, with additional information and protocols from the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Centers for Disease Control.
Good communication, factual knowledge about the Ebola virus and common sense will serve us well as we all deal with this health concern. Greenville County Schools will continue to work to keep our schools as safe as possible for everyone involved in our system.
What You Need to Know about Ebola


We had the amazing opportunity to watch part of this year’s controlled burn here in High Park. The rare Black Oak Savannah habitat found in the Park was once subject to frequent forest fires. The native plants in the Black Oak Savannah have adapted over thousands of years to survive these regular forest fires. The fires helped to renew the Savannah habitat and encouraged stronger plant growth.
Once the area around High Park was settled forest fires were a thing of the past. For over 100 years the Black Oak Savannah in High Park went without the rejuvenating effects of a forest fire. High Park had become a manicured City Park with lawns and a concrete edge around Grenadier Pond. Over the past few decades naturalization efforts by the Forestry and Natural Environment crews within the City have worked to naturalize certain areas of High Park including Grenadier Pond and the rare Black Oak Savannah.
These efforts include starting a series of controlled burns throughout the Savannah habitat. The areas to be burned rotate each year. Often these areas have a number of invasive plant species that are unable to survive the burn process. The controlled burns are low, controlled fires. Trees supporting local wildlife are given a wide berth and the fire itself isn’t strong enough to damage the larger trees. After a burn the native plants in the area grow stronger and healthier helping to protect this rare habitat for future generations to enjoy!


Endodontists treat problems inside the tooth. Each tooth has an inner layer of soft tissue (pulp). In children and young adults, the pulp’s blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue nourish teeth as they grow. The pulp remains a part of your tooth after it stops growing.
An endodontist may have to treat problems in your pulp, including swelling and infections, if:
A root canal is a common procedure we use to treat an infection in your tooth’s pulp. Getting rid of the infection protects your tooth’s root. And when you have healthy roots, you’re less likely to lose a tooth — even after receiving a blow to the mouth.
At AHN, you receive care from specialists who have years of additional endodontic training after completing dental school. Their experience from performing root canals nearly every day helps more people keep their natural teeth. And keeping your teeth means you are less likely to worry about your appearance or experience chewing problems.
Endodontists are one of many dental specialties available at AHN. Our endodontists work alongside general dentists and other specialists to plan and deliver the treatments you need. Our team approach helps you get personalized services that preserve your smile.
In addition to endodontic services, you may receive:
In rare cases, a root canal is not successful. When this happens, you may experience symptoms such as pain or teeth that are sensitive to hot and cold.
We help you get lasting relief with other treatments that may include:
Call (412) 359-3685 or request an appointment to learn more about AHN dental medicine services.


This is a RARE form of mace and has a stunning design similar to a royal scepter head. It is possible this mace was carried by a noble class warrior or chief. The outer rim features four large spherical knobs around the perimeter. The knobs make the mace very attractive AND they would have been very deadly-effective when striking an opponent. The large drilled hole shows a thickness that indicates this was an actual mace for war use, not to put on a thin shaft for ceremony. One side even has what appear to be battle damage. The whole surface is highly polished yet, loaded with traits that prove authenticity and ancient origin. Pieces like this are a perfect union of art and war and offer an interesting perspective into the "beauty" that was beheld in combat in this ancient period and culture. This mace head shows original iron and other mineral encrustations which are ONLY found in authentic and original specimens. Beware of the multitude of fakes that abound in the market and have for a very long time. This spectacular ancient Pre-Columbian striking weapon is an exceptional ancient weapon as well as a work of ancient art and skilled handcraft.
The Greater Nicoya Pre-Columbian Culture is an archaeological culture that prevailed in the area of Latin America comprising the far southwestern coastal region of Honduras, the far northwestern Pacific coastal region of Costa Rica and the Pacific side of coastal Nicaragua. This indigenous Indian culture thrived for many centuries before the first Spanish explorers made contact around 1500 A.D.. The people had no written language but spoke Nahuatl and had continual contact with the Aztec (Mexica) Indians of Central Mexico. The Gran Nicoya culture included many beautiful designs incorporating a variety of different mammals, reptiles and amphibians in effigy pieces. Their pottery is also known for complex glyph-like painted decorations. In the first 500 to 600 years A.D., resources became low as populations grew and warfare become increasingly evident. Tribes in this region practiced head-hunting and victim sacrifice in their warfare.


Dairy and Cancer Risk: What Do We Know?
Are you curious about the link between dairy products and cancer risk?
In this free eBook written by Anticancer Lifestyle Program’s Registered Dietitian Crystal Pace, you’ll learn how to make informed choices when it comes to including dairy in your diet.
This eBook breaks down the various types of dairy products, including milk, cheese, kefir, and yogurt, and explains the difference between dairy products that are higher in micronutrients and those that are high in animal fat.
You’ll learn about:
- the health benefits of certain dairy products
- why it’s important to limit high-fat dairy consumption to reduce cancer risk
- how lactose intolerance could be behind your digestive symptoms
This free eBook is the perfect resource for anyone looking to adopt an anticancer diet or simply make healthier choices. With clear and concise information, you’ll be able to take control of your health and reduce your risk of cancer.
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What is tokenization?
It is about transforming and representing an object or an asset within a blockchain. For this, it is necessary to perform a transformation process that takes the properties of the object and digitizes it, taking all the information to a block within a blockchain. When this value or object is registered, it acquires the ability to be exchanged or stored. In the process, a token is assigned to the object that allows it to be manipulated as an integral part of the blockchain.
This removes confidential data, replaces it with a token that cannot be decrypted, and stores the original data in a secure data vault on the blockchain to provide security.
In addition to the variety of uses, tokens are also characterized by the variety of types they feature:
- Utility Token
- Security Token
- Commodity Token
- Asset token
If you want to know more about token typologies you can check our recent post where we explain the token typologies with examples. Remember that you can always resort to the help of a cryptocurrency and blockchain advisor.
Characteristics of tokenization
They reduce the duplication of information, adding redundancy to the processes that handle it.
It involves fewer intermediaries, which leads to lower operating costs.
By decentralizing processes, it ends up offering much greater control, privacy and security.
Generates auditable systems. Traceability is absolute for all tokenized objects.
Tokenized assets become digitally represented.
As they are connected to liquidity pools, they can be exchanged at any time.
We help you to conduct the tokenization process of any asset by issuing your own tokens.
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When you have a newborn you worry about absolutely everything.
If they are sleeping enough, if they are feeding enough, if they are feeding too much – it is just endless.
One thing that worries all new parents, especially first-time parents, is how much their newborn spits up. I remember when my daughter was born I kept fixating on how much she was spitting up after feeds and wondering when I should worry; newborns are so tiny that the milk they bring back up after feeds seems like way too much.
But this actually isn’t true.
IBCLC Susan Howard recently shared a photo showing what different measurements of spit up looks like when it is spilt on the floor and you will be surprised at how far a little can go.
Take a look at what one teaspoon, one tablespoon and one ounce look like.
She says that as long as your baby’s weight gain is steady then there is usually nothing to worry about.
What is spitting up?
Spitting up, also known as reflux, happens because the muscle between the oesophagus and the stomach is still developing. It usually eases off when your baby is around eight-weeks-old.
RELATED: Everything you need to know about baby drool and snot
When to worry
You should seek medical advice if reflux starts after six months or continues after one year, or if your baby is:
- Spitting up feeds frequently or refusing feeds.
- Coughing or gagging while feeding.
- Frequent projectile vomiting.
- Excessive crying or irritability.
- Green or yellow vomit, or vomiting blood.
- Blood in their poo or persistent diarrhoea.
- A swollen or tender tummy.
- A high temperature (fever) of 38C (degrees Celsius) or above.
- Not gaining much weight, or losing weight.
- Arching their back during or after a feed, or drawing their legs up to their tummy after feeding.
For more information see the HSE website.
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What if there were a city bus that could carry more than a thousand passengers from one point to another without taking up any space on the road?
As fantastical as that sounds, it’s a solution that Chinese cities like Beijing are actually considering. Participants at the 19th International High-Tech Expo in Beijing this weekend watched excitedly as a tiny “straddling bus” gobbled up cars and spit them back out as it glided above the traffic in a model city. It’s a replica of what could be the future of China’s public transport.
The bus would span two traffic lanes and carry up to 1,400 passengers. It would travel up to 40 miles an hour above street level on a special track, allowing regular cars under 7 feet high to freely pass underneath. (As an extra touch, its underbelly even simulates the sky.)
More importantly, it would run on electricity and take the place of 40 buses, which could cut annual fuel consumption by 800 tons and carbon emissions by almost 2,500 tons, according to an interview with the chief engineer, Song Youzhou, conducted by China’s official news agency, Xinhua. And it would be less expensive than a subway system as it doesn’t involve digging up the ground.
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Canine cognition is a growing area of research, however the domestic dog’s ability to utilize a same/different abstract concept has yet to be explored. In Experiment 1, six domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) were trained on a same/different task using auditory stimuli, including human, animal, environment, and effects sounds. A novel apparatus for dogs was designed and constructed to allow nose poke responses to be recorded during automated sessions. Training sessions were administered daily and consisted of 24 trials (12 same, 12 different). Four of six dogs learned to respond in the task but did not reach same/different discrimination criterion. Experiment 2 continued acquisition training with four novel sounds used as the stimulus set. Center panel responding and a suspected spatial response bias led to experiment termination. Experiment 3 introduced a panel spacing manipulation and revealed that comparison responding was controlled by panel location. The study was halted and plans were made for solutions to the task limitations. The results and discussed future directions of these experiments add to the canine cognition literature and potentially lay the ground work for exploring abstract-concept learning in canines.


Use of the Mental Health Act
The Mental Health Act 1983 makes statutory provision for the compulsory assessment, care and treatment in hospital of patients with a mental disorder as defined in section 1 of the Act. The patient may be in the community or in hospital at the time of assessment.
Mental disorder comprises mental illness, mental impairment, severe mental impairment and psychopathic disorder. In the Act, mental illness is not defined but is a matter for clinical judgement.
The most common civil sections of the Act under which patients are compulsorily admitted to a hospital are:
- section 2 : admission to hospital for up to 28 days for assessment,
- section 3 : admission to hospital for up to 6 months for treatment and
- section 4 : admission on an emergency basis for up to 72 hours.
Criteria for detention under the Mental Health Act 1983
Compulsory admission for assessment and / or treatment can only occur when:
- the patient is suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of section 1 of the Act; and if so,
- the mental disorder is sufficiently serious to need further assessment and/or medical treatment in hospital; and
- the patient needs to be compulsorily admitted under the Act in the interests of his or her own health or safety, and/or for the protection of other people.
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Ergonomics: Industrial (Spanish)
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, work-related musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to MSD risk factors at work. Fortunately, work-related MSDs can be prevented. By understanding basic ergonomic principles and applying them to your job, you can minimize MSD risk factors, avoid strains on your body, and reduce your risk of injury.
Why “Ergonomics: Industrial (Spanish)” Matters:
Ergonomics is the science of modifying jobs to fit the capabilities of the people who do them. Work-related MSDs result when there is a mismatch between the physical capability of workers and the physical demands of their jobs. Ergonomics helps resolve this mismatch.
Ergonomics helps reduce MSDs that can result when the worker’s job requires repetitive reaching, using forceful exertions, bending and lifting, working with vibrating equipment, or other repetitive motions.
Ergonomic engineering controls may change the design of a workstation, a production line, or the way a job is performed for the purpose of reducing MSDs.
Ergonomics may introduce safe work practices, such as providing alternative tasks or allowing workers to rotate through different types of jobs throughout the day so that their exposure to risk factors is reduced.
Finally, ergonomic personal protective equipment (PPE) may be used to provide additional protection from MSDs.
- Recognize the importance of ergonomics.
- Define MSDs.
- Identify ergonomic risk factors.
- Recognize MSD symptoms.
- Identify control methods for MSD hazards.
- Perform tasks safely, and avoid musculoskeletal injuries and illness.


This is big news here! Apparently we have hope for getting rid of our immense plastic waste problem as scientists in Japan discovered a plastic-eating kind of bug at a Japanese dump. This breakthrough could help solve our plastic pollution crisis that seems like something with no end.
In 2016, they discovered a bacterium that had naturally evolved to eat plastic at a waste dump in Japan, but only now we have the detailed structure of that enzyme produced by the bug. It seems complicated, but we don’t really need to get too much into the chemistry of it, we just need to know that this mutant enzyme takes a few days to start breaking down the plastic, but it’s still a lot faster than it naturally takes.
“What we are hoping to do is use this enzyme to turn this plastic back into its original components, so we can literally recycle it back to plastic. It means we won’t need to dig up any more oil and, fundamentally, it should reduce the amount of plastic in the environment”,
Picture by: CAREN FIROUZ / REUTERS
says one of the researchers. Just 14% of the 1 million plastic bottles that are sold each minute around the world, is recycled and if we keep it this way, we won’t end up well in the end. Plastic is incredibly resistant to degradation. “It is one of these wonder materials that has been made a little bit too well”, says McGeehan.
“I think [the new research] is very exciting work, showing there is strong potential to use enzyme technology to help with society’s growing waste problem,” said Oliver Jones, a chemist at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, and not part of the research team about this recent discovery. What it will bring us and how it can help our world, it is yet to be seen.
Imagine getting rid of all the plastic waste in the world, that will be something


A hypothesis is a testable explanation of cause and effect.
A scientific hypothesis must be a testable hypothesis. Hypotheses that cannot be tested, such as cause and effect attributed to a supernatural being or an invisible fifth dimension that cannot be detected, are not part of science. They are pseudo science.
A good hypothesis is a productive one. A productive hypothesis can:
Be easily learned and applied
Explain the past accurately and persuasively
Make accurate predictions about the future
Generate new even more useful hypotheses
Be applied to a wide variety of situations
Be easily tested
The more of these attributes a hypothesis has, the more problems it can solve.
Why this abstraction is important for solving difficult problems
The Scientific Method
1. Observe a phenomenon that has no good explanation.
2. Formulate a hypothesis.
3. Design an experiment(s) to test the hypothesis.
4. Perform the experiment(s).
5. Accept, reject, or modify the hypothesis.
The second step in the Scientific Method is to formulate a hypothesis. Here the challenge is to synthesize the most productive hypothesis possible.
Problem solvers utilize a constant stream of hypotheses. Some are reused. The rest are new. A problem is solved by the combination of hypotheses that led to its solution. The more hypotheses you can reuse when solving a problem, the greater your chance of success and the faster and more efficiently you will solve the problem.
The best way to maximize hypothesis reuse is to use a mature problem solving process. A process is a reusable series of steps and related practices for achieving a goal, such as solving a class of similar problems. Each step is a reusable hypothesis of what will help you the most in the many steps required to achieve the goal.
What process are you using to solve your biggest problems? How well is it working? What's the percentage of hypotheses that you have to work out on your own, out of the total number needed to solve the problem? The higher this is, the harder the problem is to solve.


Why does God seem so different in the Old Testament versus the New Testament?
God saves by grace and by faith, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The Word of God is very clear: God saves by grace and by faith, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Bible says that it was by faith that Abraham was saved (see Rom. 4:3). Abraham lived 400 years before Moses. He didn't have the Ten Commandments; he didn't have all the laws. So, God's way has always been and always will be "by grace . . . through faith" (Eph. 2:8).
Take somebody under the old covenant who has kept all the laws, but his heart is not right with God—that will not save him. Or somebody under the new covenant who goes to church every time the door is open, but he has not surrendered his life to Jesus Christ—that will not save him. Only by faith and grace will God save.
Our God is unchanging. He fully revealed Himself in Jesus. As Jesus said, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). And that's why Jesus is the full revelation of God. No one before Him and no one after Him can ever claim that.


You’ve probably heard of probiotics and prebiotics—two key components of the digestive system. Postbiotics, on the other hand, don’t get nearly the same level of attention when it comes to gut health support: Many people haven’t even heard of postbiotics, much less considered incorporating them into their routines.
In light of recent research suggesting that postbiotics are actually just as important as probiotics and prebiotics when it comes to supporting our gut bacteria, it turns out bridging that knowledge gap can be pretty powerful. Here’s what you need to know.* (1)
What are postbiotics?
Postbiotics can be defined as bioactive compounds produced by food-grade microorganisms during a fermentation process—specifically, when the “good bacteria” in your gut digests and breaks down portions of dietary fiber and prebiotics, which are typically found in complex plant carbohydrates. A natural byproduct of this process is the production of short chain fatty acids (more in a sec). And just like probiotics, postbiotics work behind-the-scenes to support gut health.* (1,2,3)
It can be tough to keep all the biotics straight, so here’s a quick refresher on definitions:
- Prebiotics: Prebiotics can be defined as nondigestible food components that support the growth of probiotics and the beneficial bacteria that exist in the gut so they can flourish.* (5)
- Probiotics: Probiotics are defined by the World Health Organization as live bacteria that may provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. These microorganisms can be found in foods (sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, kombucha) and probiotic supplements.* (4,5)
- Postbiotics: As stated earlier, postbiotics are produced by the fermentation process carried out by beneficial bacteria.* (1,2,3)


Deep in the heart of a forest, a trail camera stood watch, capturing the comings and goings of the wildlife that called it home. It had been placed there by a group of researchers hoping to gain a better understanding of the animals’ behaviors and habits.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months, as the camera quietly recorded the forest’s secrets. It saw deer grazing in the meadow, rabbits darting through the underbrush, and squirrels scampering up trees.
But one day, something unexpected happened. A deer wandered into the camera’s view, and it wasn’t alone. Clinging to its face were dozens of ticks, each one sucking the deer’s blood and weakening its body.
As the deer stood there, helpless and vulnerable, something strange happened. From the shadows emerged a small opossum. It scurried up to the deer and began to nibble at the ticks on its face.
At first, the deer was startled, unsure of what was happening. But as the opossum worked its way through the ticks, the deer began to relax. It stood still, allowing the little marsupial to do its work.
For the next several minutes, the opossum diligently removed tick after tick from the deer’s face. It was a slow and meticulous process, but eventually, the deer was free from the blood-sucking parasites.
As the opossum scampered off into the night, the deer stood there, looking around as if to say thank you. The camera recorded it all, capturing a moment of unexpected compassion and cooperation between two unlikely animals.
The researchers were amazed by what they saw. They had never seen anything like it before. It was proof that even in the animal kingdom, there is a sense of empathy and altruism that transcends species boundaries.
As they studied the footage, the researchers couldn’t help but wonder what other secrets the forest held. What other unexpected relationships and behaviors were unfolding right under their noses?
One thing was certain: they would keep watching, always on the lookout for more glimpses into the fascinating lives of the creatures that called the forest home.


Liver Function Test
What is an 'Liver Function Test?
These are a group of blood tests which reflect the function of the liver. Abnormalities in these tests are helpful in determining the type and extent of damage to the liver if any.
What constitutes an LFT?
The following tests constitute an LFT:
serum bilirubin-total, direct, indirect
serum enzymes- ALT(earlier called as- SGPT), AST (earlier called as- SGOT)
serum Alkaline phosphatase
Prothrombin time / international normalization ratio (PT/INR)
What is liver?
Liver is one of the vital organs of our body with wide range of functions. The liver consists of highly specialized tissues that regulate a wide variety of biochemical reactions necessary for vital functions of our body.
Where is the liver located in our body?
The liver is located just beneath the right rib cage below the right diaphragm and the right lung. The lower border can be felt 2 cm below the right rib cage in infants and younger children. The liver is surrounded by right diaphragm, stomach, intestine (duodenum) and gall bladder.


Examples of Making Known
Making known is a verb that conveys information. It is often used as a synonym for the word let it be known. The dictionary defines making know as a noun, which means “to convey information.” A noun can also mean “to make something known to someone.” However, this form of the verb is uncommon in everyday speech. Listed below are some examples of sentences using the word making known. All are based on real-life situations and may be used to express the same idea.
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To make known a particular concept or event, you must first give notice to the public. This is called “announce.” It is often the first public announcement. Similarly, to make an announcement, you must make it known to the general public. For a judicial sentence, you must pronounce it. This process is called a judicial verdict. So, how do you make your ideas known to people? By making them aware of them, you will reach a wider audience and become more popular.
To make your knowledge known, you must know how to speak the language of your audience. There are many ways to do this, but there are only a few that will make you feel comfortable with the language. Regardless of the medium, the main thing is to make yourself heard. By doing so, you will be able to attract a wider audience and build a better business. It’s not just about your knowledge and skills, but also your ability to communicate effectively.


Optimizing patient care when resources are limited is an ongoing
global challenge. Meeting this challenge requires an unbiased tool
for assessing the relative effectiveness of health care interventions. In an editorial co-published this week in Trials, editors from several medical journals set out guidelines for the conduct, reporting and publication of comparative effectiveness research.
Comparative effectiveness research – defined by the United States Institute of Medicine as research that "compares the benefits and harms of alternative methods to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor a clinical condition, or to improve the delivery of care" – generates evidence to inform the decisions taken by clinicians, patients and policy makers about patient care. The standards outlined in this editorial aim to ensure that these decisions are based on objectively and transparently reported research of the highest quality.
Many of the standards proposed center on the need for complete transparency in the conduct and reporting of comparative effectiveness research. These include calls for prospective study registration, publicly available study protocols and full disclosure of competing interests. Combined with recommendations intended to guarantee study quality, these guidelines have the potential to improve the quality of evidence on which health care decisions are based. However, it is the role of researchers, reviewers and editors to ensure that these standards are met, so that decisions informed by comparative effectiveness research can be made with confidence.


Multiple Sclerosis program
Program for improvement and maintainment of functions
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system, ie the brain and spinal cord. The disease can, for example, start with you seeing worse or decreased sensation in your arm or leg.
Symptoms can include
Different areas of the central nervous system are affected during the course of the disease. Therefore, you can get discomfort from different parts of the body in MS. It is common to have several of these symptoms:
- sensory disturbances and tremors
- difficulty walking and keeping balance
- trouble with vision
- impaired bladder control
- stiffness in the muscles
- mood swings with depression
- memory and thought disorders
Benefits of individualized and dosed exercise
Complex applied dosed exercise activates the natural powers of your body. Science has shown that over 30 different diseases, both physical and mental, can be prevented and successfully treated with exercise. More about the applied methodology of Paliesius Clinic
Individual dosed physical activity under the supervision of doctors and physiotherapists will have a positive effect on your heart, lungs, blood vessels, muscles, immune, nervous system and other organs and functions in the body .
One of the biggest benefits in exercise therapy in MS is maintained and sometimes even increased function. Individualized exercise therapy is monitored to increase the positive response of your treatment.
How is the efficiency and safety of rehabilitation ensured?
- Clinical staff and physicians wear personal protective equipment during all procedures .
- During the clinical program, we stay at Paliesius Manor, which has a limited number of personal contacts .
- We always follow all possible safeguards for your safety.
The program is available to anyone who has Multiple Sclerosis.
- Treatment and strategies for improvement of function.
- Exercise and strategies for maintaining functions
The perfect environment for the best results
An individual 6-day program to overcome the consequences of Multiple Sclerosis takes place in Paliesius manor , where unique natural beauty, tranquility, high-class apartments for life, food prepared with love and professional attention to each of you are waiting for you.


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RPET is the short name often used for recycled polyethylene tetraphyte (PET). When you see the word ‘RPET’ it simply means that the PET in the product you’re looking at, should come from a recycled, pre-existing source.
RPET is incredibly easy to recycle. PET bottles are easy to distinguish by their "#1" recycling label and is accepted by most recycling plans. Reusing plastic not only provides a better option than landfills, but it helps give it a second life. Recycling the plastic into these materials like polyester for example has the ability to decrease our need for using new resources. Over half of first time PET production is used to create recycled polyester fabrics. By using recycled PET, we are decreasing the need to create new textiles.
We know that rPET is easily recyclable, reusable
Requires 85% less energy
65% fewer emissions: 50-65% less Carbon and Sulphur Dioxide
Requires 90% less water
Recycled PET is not only a perfect solution for new material, but also it does still find new life for plastics. Creating a new life for plastic water bottles is a great start.


Good News for Work Outs: You don’t have to work as hard as you thought!
Even though some health organizations recommend an hour of vigorous physical exercise every day, new studies show that these recommendations are grossly exaggerated and are not necessary if you want to reap the health benefits of being physically active.
–It is not that working out a lot is bad for you but if you are intimidated by the numbers or you don’t have the time for an hour a day, don’t be discouraged. Taking just a few minutes a few times a week can still provide great results.
–In fact, research has found that as little as 15 min. 5 times a week can greatly reduce the risks diabetes, lower blood pressure and cholesterol as well as lower risks of heart disease.
–In addition the to physical health benefits, moderate exercise greatly helps reduce stress, increase energy levels as well as improves mood and an overall sense of wellness.
–And .. it doesn’t even have to be strenuous. If you don’t like to run, walk. The key to better health is reaching a threshold of movement and not the duration of or intensity of exertion.
— The take away from these new studies is don’t give up on exercise because you don’t think you have the time or it sounds too hard. Something as simple as regularly taking a walk with your dog can be a path to better health.
For more information check out these links:


Here are a few reasons why engaging with children while they play is an important task for ECE professionals:
It allows teachers to learn more about children’s skills and abilities. Simply playing with children can give teachers a true sense of what children are capable of achieving. Doing so is a form of authentic assessment, which can be more accurate that putting children on the spot be asking them to complete a task on demand.Teachers can then use the information they gather during play to introduce different materials, ask relevant questions, and extend children’s learning.
It provides an opportunity to introduce and model many different skills. Engaging in learning centers or on the playground can be an excellent way to gently model the use of the following skills:
- Language skills: new vocabulary, conflict resolution language, naming emotions
- Problem solving skills: brainstorm solutions, use tools in different ways, try different approaches to problems
- Use of materials: how materials work, cause and effect, how materials can be used creatively
- Cognitive and critical thinking skills: practicing elements of the scientific method, reflecting on learning, pre-math and early literacy practice
- Social skills: manners, communicating wants and needs, considering the wants and needs of others
- Self-regulation: managing frustrations, self-calming strategies, perseverance
It helps teachers build relationships with children. In a nutshell, playing with children helps teacher build strong, trusting bonds with children. Children will see teachers as trusted playmates and guides who are there to support them in all types of scenarios.Everything teachers hope to accomplish is grounded in the relationships that they have with children. Taking time to engage in meaningful play with children supports everything else on the daily agenda.
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While many have touted the benefits of acupuncture, others shun alternative medicine until formal research has been done. In the case of many alternative treatments, that work is beginning. New studies done using brain scanning technologies like MRI and PET-CT show that there is a definite neurological reaction to acupuncture, and that that reaction changes depending on which points are used—helpfully reducing the probability that placebo played a role.
The studies focused on migraines, and claims that reducing or eliminating migraines were one of the benefits of acupuncture. Given the neurological changes, it’s likely that other brain related issues—depression, chronic pain, etc.—may well soon have support that acupuncture can have a positive effect.
Other potential benefits of acupuncture that many attest to but do have as much research backing them include relief of allergies, helping different body parts heal themselves, and getting through different systemic illnesses.
There’s not much risk in trying acupuncture, even if you’re still left wondering “does acupuncture work”. It’s something that can be done alongside traditional treatments, especially as it can be used to counter some of the side-effects of those treatments, like nausea or headaches.
Have you tried acupuncture? Share your story of success—or disappointment—below:


Thursday Feb 25, 2021
45. Speech Therapy with Kerri Wake of McRory Pediatrics
Speech Pathologist, Kerri Wake, joins us to talk about communication, supportive tools parents can provide their children and the pathways to receiving speech therapy in the school setting.
The McRory Pediatrics Website: https://www.mcrorypediatrics.com
The Hanen Centre: http://www.hanen.org/Home.aspx
Early Milestone List: https://speechhearing.columbian.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs1996/f/downloads/Milestonesguide.pdf
Article on the benefits of AAC (speech generating devices): https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1088&context=specedfacpub
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2021/02/25/45-speech-therapy-with-kerri-wake-of-mcrory-pediatrics/2/
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Translation was traditionally considered a job in which the magic human touch would always ultimately trump a machine. That may no longer be the case, as a Microsoft AI translator just nailed one of the hardest challenges: translating Chinese into English with accuracy comparable to that of a bilingual person.
Chinese is so difficult a language that it takes years for a non-native speaker to just about manage the 3,000 characters needed to read a newspaper. Previous attempts at automatic translation have amused the world, with gems such as "hand grenade" to indicate a fire extinguisher or a mysterious "whatever" dish on a restaurant menu.
"For alphabetic languages, there's what they call a virtuous loop between the writing, speaking and listening — those three categories constitute one composite skill," linguist David Moser told the Los Angeles Times. "But the problem with Chinese [...] is it breaks that loop. Speaking does not necessarily help your reading. Reading doesn't necessarily help your writing." These are three different skills that, when learning Chinese, have to be mastered in parallel.
After years of working on what it seemed a nearly impossible feat, Microsoft engineers finally achieved the so called "human parity" in translating a sample of sentences from Chinese news articles into English.
The team used a sample of 2000 sentences from online newspapers that had been previously translated by a professional. Not only did they compare the machine's job with that of the human translator, but they also hired a team of independent bilingual consultants to keep an eye on the process.
“Hitting human parity in a machine translation task is a dream that all of us have had,” Xuedong Huang, a technical fellow in charge of Microsoft’s speech, natural language and machine translation told the company's blog. “We just didn’t realize we’d be able to hit it so soon.”
Teaching a system to translate a language is particularly complex because two different translations of the same word may sound equally right. People choose different words depending on context, mood and who they are communicating with.
“Machine translation is much more complex than a pure pattern recognition task,” Ming Zhou, assistant managing director of Microsoft Research Asia told the Microsoft blog. “People can use different words to express the exact same thing, but you cannot necessarily say which one is better.”
The next challenge, he said, will be to test the new AI translator on real-time news articles.


What To Do In A Public Shooting
Should You Run, Hide or Attack?
Public shooting continue to be a source of fear and danger. It seems like every few months there’s a public shooting reported on the news. These public shootings have taken place in schools, malls, Campuses, theaters, the freeway, government facilities, churches and more.
We talk about a lot of different kinds of emergency preparedness situation but I don’t think very often we address the issue of what to do in the case of being where there is a public shooting.
This would indeed be a very very tense & dangerous situation. What are some of the things you should think about before that situation in order to prepare yourself for such a horrific situation?
- Accept that you could be in this type of situation
- Always be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are if you’re in a building. Know how to get out of the building. Basically just look around and be aware all the time of where you are and what’s going on around you.
- Go through some scenarios in your mind so that you know what options that might be available to you. Should you run, hide or attack? (see the websites below)
- Prepare yourself to stay calm.
- Know the rules for when police arrived on the scene and what your responsibilities are at that point.
- Be responsible if you hear a rumor of someone talking about doing this even as a joke – report it.
The two websites listed below are excellent resources for information on what to do if you are in a situation where there is a shooter. They both give examples of when to run, hide or attack. They are good to be familiar with.
Department of Homeland Security: Active Shooter: How to Respond
WikiHow: 5 Ways to Survive a School or Workplace Shooting (be sure to watch the video at the end of the post)


How Taste Works
Taste signals begin when molecules from food or beverages interact with receptors in highly specialized cells in the taste buds of the tongue. The signals are then propagated along sensory nerves to the brain, where they create a perception about the nature of the substance in the oral cavity, and whether that substance should be ingested or rejected. The final determination is the result of a cognitive analysis of two sensory characteristics: taste quality and palatability.
Taste quality is the recognition of a taste stimulus as being similar or different from a familiar taste, especially the basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. We perform a taste quality analysis whenever we ask, “What does this taste like?” Comparisons to more complex tastes can also be considered a function of taste quality. For example, we might regard something as having a “chocolatey” taste. In more operational terms, taste quality is the result of discrimination from or generalization to a standard taste cue.
Palatability is the property of taste that determines whether we like or dislike a substance in the oral cavity—“how good, or bad, does something taste?” Palatability is a sensory characteristic closely associated with the nutritive value of food. For example, highly palatable foods and beverages are often calorie-dense, and as a result, they tend to be over-consumed. However, some non-caloric sweeteners used in diet drinks are considered highly palatable as well. Palatability can be operationally defined as the probability that a food or beverage will be consumed.


What is Your Name?
- Understand that words are made up of sounds represented by letters
- Understand that the letter name can be different than it’s sound
- Understand that some letters have different sounds in different words
- Write all the letters of the alphabet on the blackboard
- Write each students name on a notecard and place it on their desks
Common Core Standards
RF.K.1.a, RF.K.2.c, RF.K.2.d
Paper or Notecard for Each Student
Whiteboard / Blackboard
Show All Steps
Look at My Name
This activity introduces students to the basics of phonics, connecting letters and their sounds. At the same time, we use the natural variation in how most names are pronounced to explicitly teach that letters often make different sounds in different words.
- Trace each student’s name on a notecard and place it in front of them (leave space within each letter so they can color in the letters.)
- On the board, have all the letters of the alphabet displayed.
- Go through each letter saying the sound and have the class repeat. Ask the students to raise their hand if they have one of the letters that you sound out.
- Discuss how letter names and letter sounds are different and that some letters can make different sounds in different words.
- Write your name or the school’s name on the board (with TIPS). Explain that the class will be using these TIPS marks to help us sound out letters and read words.
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Special Verdict Law and Legal Definition
Special verdict is the decision of the jury on the factual issues submitted to them by the judge. The judge gives the jury a series of specific, written, factual questions. Based upon the jury's answers, or findings of fact, the judge will determine the verdict. Special verdicts are usually used in civil cases where complex and technical questions of fact are involved or where an explanation of law is required.
The following is an example of a Federal Statute on Special Verdicts:
USCS Fed Rules Civ Proc R 49
(1) In General. The court may require a jury to return only a special verdict in the form of a special written finding on each issue of fact. The court may do so by:
(A) submitting written questions susceptible of a categorical or other brief answer;
(B) submitting written forms of the special findings that might properly be made under the pleadings and evidence; or
(C) using any other method that the court considers appropriate.
(2) Instructions. The court must give the instructions and explanations necessary to enable the jury to make its findings on each submitted issue.
(3) Issues Not Submitted. A party waives the right to a jury trial on any issue of fact raised by the pleadings or evidence but not submitted to the jury unless, before the jury retires, the party demands its submission to the jury. If the party does not demand submission, the court may make a finding on the issue. If the court makes no finding, it is considered to have made a finding consistent with its judgment on the special verdict.
Legal Definition list
Related Legal Terms
- Adult With a Special Need
- Aider by Verdict / Cure by Verdict
- American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
- Area of Special Flood Hazard
- Area of Special Flood-Related Erosion Hazard
- Area of Special Mudslide Hazard
- Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified International Property Specialist
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Chance Verdict


Music theory practice is essential to learning more and getting better at music theory, but how do you do it? This is similar to practicing math in a way. BUT WAIT, DON'T LEAVE YET!! This can be fun and interesting. This is like math you can play on your instrument.... Ok, so I lied, it's really not like math at all. But you go about practicing it the same way.
To practice music theory, you have to have exercises, or problems. Normally these come in the form of the music we play. Whenever you play music at all, you are working on music theory practice. Playing certain note combinations in certain keys will train your brain to recognize these patterns and apply them to other musical situations later.
However, let's say you want to learn faster. Just playing the same ole music you are used to isn't enough. This is where the exercises or 'problems' come into play. Give yourself little quizzes to work with.
Say you want to work on scales. Drill yourself.
What are the notes of a C major scale. Check.
Ok, now what are the notes of a G major scale. Check
Ok, now what are the notes of a D major scale. Check etc...
Say you want to work on arpeggios. Again drill yourself.
What are the notes in an A major chord. Check. Now stack those in an order. Check
Next key, etc...
NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT!! When you are studying these, it's ok to just go through them in your head if you are waiting in line at the bank, or bored during English class. But at some point, MAKE SURE YOU PLAY THESE ON YOUR INSTRUMENT. If you play multiple instruments, it would be ideal of you could do these on all of them. (Or maybe a separate exercise for each one, then rotate them every day or so, so that each instrument gets balanced.)
Return from Music Theory Practice to Homepage
Hope this helps! Practice hard and let me know if you have any questions!


Short-Run Aggregate Supply and Long-Run Aggregate Supply
The following videos will walk you through the definitions of Short-Run Aggregate Supply and Long-Run Aggregate Supply. Pay attention to what distinguishes the short-run from the long-run. What causes price and wage stickiness in the short-run and what are the implications for the shape of the supply curves. For example, the short-run aggregate supply curve slopes upward due to the lag between product prices and resource prices that makes it profitable for firms to increase output when the price level rises. The long-run aggregate supply curve is vertical when a country is at full employment. The long-run aggregate supply curve is vertical because, in the long run, resource prices adjust to changes at the price level, which leaves no incentive for firms to change their output. In the long run, prices and wages have no effect on the aggregate supply curve.
Mary J. McGlasson, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTWPrWmPJS0&list=PLF2A3693D8481F442&index=25
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.
Khan Academy, https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/old-macroeconomics/aggregate-supply-demand-topic-old/aggregate-supply-demand-tut/v/short-run-aggregate-supply, and https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/old-macroeconomics/aggregate-supply-demand-topic-old/aggregate-supply-demand-tut/v/long-run-aggregate-supply
These works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License.


Historians have long debated about who or why the Bayeux Tapestry was created.
Although, historians can’t agree on its origins, most agree the tapestry tells a universal story of struggle and power.
Sometimes referred to as the “first British comic strip,” the 230 foot long tapestry uses embroidered images to tell the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England, culminating in the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Evidence suggests similar works of art were commissioned during the time, but didn’t survive due to outside circumstances–weather, age, destruction. The tapestry’s unique imagery and ability to visually tell a good story, lends itself to be re-imagined in popular culture.
Flipping the script
For the July 15, 1944 cover, the New Yorker told the story of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy illustrating scenes in the original tapestry’s style. In addition to using the original artistic style, Rea S. Irvin, art editor for the magazine, used similar themes from the original, to tell, as he felt, an equally significant story in history. This time however, it is the British and its allies conquering Normandy.
Medieval space narrative
Critics and writers have made comparisons between the Star Wars saga and medieval tales, often comparing Luke Skywalker with King Arthur. Both grow up not knowing their true parents, but meet mentors who help shape their greatness– Arthur has Merlin, while Luke has Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda.
London-based designer and illustrator Aled Lewis translates the comparisons to art in his Couscant Tapestry. The 30 foot hand-stitched piece of art took which took six months to create and tells the Star Wars saga from episode one to six.
50 Years of history
Bill Mudron created the BayWho tapestry as a tribute to celebrate 50 years of Doctor Who, a British television show. The 12 foot-long image depicts iconic moments from Doctor Who’s long history, beginning with the First Doctor’s departure from his home planet of Gallifrey to the introduction of the Tenth doctor.
Feel inspired to create your own scene? You can create your own Bayeux Tapestry scene.


Blog / August 8, 2022
Environmental changes are increasingly affecting our economies, societies and population movements. Earth observations are critical for monitoring these changes and informing better decisions to address societal and economic challenges.
AmeriGEO Week 2022 will focus on human migration and its implications, seeking Earth observation solutions to help reduce the impact of climate change on communities, limit health risks and increase access to resources, particularly among disproportionally affected indigenous people.
These Earth observation solutions are more effective and readily adopted if countries in the region work together. AmeriGEO Week participants will discuss how collaboration among National GEOs, regional efforts, small and medium-sized enterprises and other partners can be strengthened to improve coordination and use of Earth observation solutions in the decision-making process.
Learnings from AmeriGEO Week will inform the development of a new strategy for GEO for the post 2025 period. A dedicated in-person side event on the “road to a post-2025 strategy for GEO” will take place on 16 August at 15:00 PYT to seek input from the AmeriGEO community. The event will help to shape an innovative GEO that is fit for the future and meets the needs of its members.
AmeriGEO Week 2022 is hosted by AmeriGEO, the Paraguay Space Agency and the Universidad Americana Paraguay. Participation is possible in person or virtually. Please register at https://2022amerigeoweek.amerigeo.org/.
Human Migration in Focus: EO for Resilience and Equitable Development
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Every stitch tells a story: A Black quilter confronts injustice
For generations of Black women, quilting has been a way to tell stories and protest injustice. In this video, we profile a world-renowned quilter whose work has taken a new turn as the country wrestles with racism.
| Hartford, Conn.
The stitches holding the cloth together trace a jagged, zigzag path – a pattern quilter Ed Johnetta Miller has never used before.
It represents the shape of her life, she says, as a Black woman living in the United States in 2020.
The quilt, which Ms. Miller made after the killing of George Floyd, is part of a new series of African American quilt exhibits opening in Minneapolis. The exhibits showcase a centuries-old tradition among Black women that’s drawing new attention in light of a national conversation on race.
Since the era of slavery, Black women have used quilts not only to keep warm, but also to tell their stories and protest injustice. Quilters use a variety of fabrics and other materials to form figures, words, and symbols to convey their message. Ms. Miller, whose work has been shown around the world, is known for her improvisational combination of colorful fabrics. It’s one of the distinct styles of African American quilts, “like a riff in jazz” with color, she says.
“We Black women, who know that injustices exist, have been using the needle, the thread, and the cloth to tell our story,” says Ms. Miller. “We will continue to tell our story. We will never stop telling our stories.”


The Supreme Court of Canada
Like most western democracies, Canada has an all-powerful supreme court sitting at the top of its judicial hierarchy with the power to overrule all lower-ranking courts, and even Parliament itself. Consisting of nine elderly and experienced judges, the Supreme Court only hears appeal cases which it deems to present an important constitutional question that deserves clarification. Most commonly, these are cases in which an accused Canadian believes an existing law, of which he has been found guilty, should not be a law at all, because it contradicts some fundamental human right protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The ability to overturn laws of Parliament is a very dramatic power, and the Supreme Court is one of the most powerful political institutions in Canada for this reason. Rulings of the Supreme Court are closely watched and covered by the Canadian media and can often generate enormous controversy. For example:
- In the case of The Queen v. Morgentaler (1988), the Court ruled the government cannot prevent Canadian women from having access to an abortion.
- In the case of The Queen v. Keegstra (1990), the Court ruled that Canadians can be legally punished for making “hate speech.”
- In the case of Rodriguez v. British Columbia (1993), the Court ruled it’s illegal to help a sick person commit suicide.
In recent years, it has also become commonplace for the federal government to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to occasionally rule on things without the pretext of a trial. Such requests are known as Supreme Court “references.” They’re non-binding, but still help clarify the law. For instance:
- In Reference re: secession of Quebec (1998), the Court ruled that the province of Quebec could not legally separate from Canada without the approval of the Canadian government.
- In Reference re: same-sex marriage (2004), the Court ruled that marriage between two men or two women was constitutional.
- In Reference re: Senate reform (2014), the Court set out the constitutional rules for reforming the Senate of Canada.
The nine judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the prime minister, and serve until age 75, so at any given time the Supreme Court is a medley of many different appointments of many different administrations. Traditionally, prime ministers put a great deal of effort into ensuring the court always maintains a fair geographic balance, with at least one justice for each major region of Canada.


Sustainability is a concept that you should teach to your kids early. No matter how old they are, you can encourage your little ones to develop “green” habits that will set them up for success in the future. For parents looking to impart some eco-friendly wisdom, check out these tips on teaching your kids about recycling.
Children learn by watching other people’s behavior. If you want to teach your child about recycling, you should show them what it means to live sustainably through your actions. You can explain the environmental and financial benefits of recycling and other advantages in age-appropriate language so that they understand the concept. Then, let them see you practice what you preach by being mindful of how you dispose of certain products and materials.
Start at Home
The best way to model sustainable behavior is to bring the practice into your home. Set up a recycling center so that your children can have an active role in your household’s waste management. Gather a few containers and label them with their appropriate recyclable materials so that your kids know where everything goes. You can further encourage their participation by rewarding them with stickers and other small prizes.
Recycling is more than sorting plastics and papers into bins to throw away. You can also find methods to reuse materials in fun and creative ways. Save recyclable products and let your child use them in their arts and crafts. From DIY water bottle lava lamps to seasonal paper and cardboard decorations, many things exist that you can make together. You can help your kids create virtually anything while teaching them to be resourceful.
Make It Fun
Ultimately, making any learning experience fun will positively reinforce the lessons you’re trying to teach. Make recycling an exciting adventure by taking a field trip to various recycling centers, landfills, and other waste management sites. Observing how professionals can repurpose garbage firsthand will show kids why recycling is such an essential process. Your children will carry this lesson with them as they grow up if you can make the experience memorable.
If we want to improve our environment and leave a clean world for our children, we have to teach them how to take care of it early. By following these tips, you can instill important lessons in your kids that will help them create a better tomorrow.


“When Things Go Too Far”
“So Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.”
Matthew 27:26 (27-31)
It’s normal in life to experience pain from other people, and of course, that’s difficult to bear! But what if your “ordeal” goes so far beyond normal that it feels like abuse? What about when things go too far?
Jesus understands. After enduring the beating Pilate ordered, He was turned over to the soldiers to be crucified. There were no further orders given; however, Matthew takes the next five verses describing abuse heaped on Jesus for no reason.
Some of the soldiers took Jesus into their headquarters and called out the entire regiment to join in their revelry, but it turned into gang cruelty. Jesus was stripped, not only of his clothing, but His dignity. Hundreds of soldiers mocked him with a scarlet robe, a reed scepter, and a crown of thorns. They knelt before Him taunting, “Hail! King of the Jews!” They spit on him and struck Him with the scepter. When they finally tired of mocking Him, at last they obeyed the crucifixion order.
Records show that most of Pilate’s soldiers were Syrian Greeks, known for their hostility towards Jews. The cruelty Jesus experienced could have stemmed from decades of stored-up anger, yet He silently endured their unfair treatment. When things went too far, He stood strong.
Jesus understands your pain.
So, when things go too far, let HIM stand strong with you!


In what cases is oxygen used in the steel industry?
- blast furnaces
- Basic oxygen furnaces
- electric arc furnaces
- Rotary furnaces
- Heating, cutting and burning of steel
- Overview of steel production
Oxygen in the steel industry
- Blast furnace (BF)
- Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF)
- Secondary metallurgy
- Continuous Casting (CC)
- Oxygen blowing in steelmaking
How is oxygen produced?
Until now, the best and least expensive way to produce pure oxygen is to use the ambient air. The procedure for producing pure oxygen is that first the ambient air is taken from the environment with the help of very powerful compressors and then the compressed air is taken into the turbines. These turbines cool the air to a temperature of 190 °C. Cooling the gas causes the initial air to turn into a liquid, then this liquid is introduced into the separating parts to be stored in separate tanks after separation.
The temperature of liquid oxygen is very low and around 183°C. Since liquid oxygen occupies less space, more volume can be produced. Tanks that store separated liquids can store liquids for a long time.
If you also need high purity oxygen for your steel factory, you can contact us from the contact us section of the site.


Electric vehicles (EVs) are a great way to reduce air pollution in cities, especially on Earth Day. Many state governments in India are encouraging the EV industry by creating policies and regulations. Using electric vehicles instead of traditional ones can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In Telangana, the government introduced the “Telangana Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy” in 2020 to promote the adoption of green vehicles and encourage EV manufacturing units.
There are now over 62,000 registered EVs in Telangana, including two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and electric buses. The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) plans to deploy 500 e-buses soon. However, buying a four-wheeler EV is expensive, and it can be challenging to resell it after its service period. This makes it less attractive to consumers than two or three-wheeler EVs.
The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has sanctioned 520 EV charging stations in India, with 479 of them already installed. In Telangana, 57 charging stations have been sanctioned under Phase 1 of the FAME India scheme, and 16 EV charging stations have been sanctioned on Hyderabad Outer Ring Road. The electrification of mobility can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and play a vital role in reducing pollution and rising heat waves.


„Because occlusion plays such a dominate role in almost everything a dentist does, not understanding that role causes a major amount of wasted time, and makes it impossible to be predictive about complete patient comfort and satisfaction.”
In our clinic, we deal with the occlusion problems in a professional way, following the philosophy of Peter Dawson, an American professor.
What is occlusal disease? What does the treatment look like?
occurs when the teeth are not properly aligned, and it results in improper work of temporomandibular joints, teeth destruction, as well as overstraining muscles, which, in turn, results in headache.
The characteristic symptoms of the occlusal disease are:
- morning headache with unknown origin, often treated as migraine,
- sensitivity of teeth,
- grinding teeth while sleeping,
- toothaches with unknown origin,
- cervical lesions,
- abnormal condition and position of joints while opening the mouth widely (dislocation),
- tiredness visible on the face in the morning
It has to be remembered that untreated occlusal disease is always progressing.
In order to treat this disease properly, performing thorough diagnostic procedures is needed. It includes i.a. anamnesis, a range of tests depending on gathered information, making diagnostic models, registration of central relation using a facebow, equilibration on models in a dental articulator. The treatment itself can concern equilibration, orthodontic procedures when some occlusal defect occurs, as well as prosthetic procedures that are to restore abraded teeth.
is excessive teeth grinding and jaw clenching as a result of stress and straining the muscles. It can result in teeth abrasion. Short, abraded teeth do not contribute to the beautiful smile, what makes the face look older than the patient really is. It has to be remembered that bruxism is a condition determined by our brain, and it does not depend on occlusion. If the patient still grind their teeth after the treatment, it is necessary to mould an occlusal splint.


We all want to adapt to healthy eating lifestyles...But truly what matters is how we choose the quality of food over quantity.
The food we eat aids our body to naturally function well, if the quality declines our metabolic processes suffer declining health.
Lack of nutrition leads to chronic disease, it can affect multiple systems, such as the digestive system, the immune system, detoxification system, because of the interconnections between those systems.
To prevent the onset of these diseases, we must focus on nourishment rather than just counting calories. This view would help us to focus on foods to include rather than focusing on what not to eat. Consider food as the source of energy and not as enemy…
When we focus on only calories we are stressing ourselves we become constantly fearful of eating food.
Nutrient dense meals nourish our body and are essential for growth, development and maintenance of body functions. Eating a lot of low quality food can eventually harm your health, and you will end up paying much more in medicines and treatment. Be cautious of offers offered while selling food. Some of the olive oil is cheaper than sesame oil. How ?. Read the ingredients….most so called healthy food packets contain allowed preservatives. Who decides these are safe for you ? Recognize food as in whole form. Cannot make the almond milk it's fine. Do not buy the packet almond milk. You can just soak and eat almonds to be healthier.
Be conscious, Be cautious... Invest in reading and selecting your food...that is the source of your energy.


Common Misconceptions about Applying Digital Transformation
1. Digital transformation
● Reality: Digital transformation is using digital tools to better match customer needs
● Digital transformation is not about dramatically alter their company’s value proposition
● The challenge is to find the best way to serve those needs using digital tools to better address their customers’ jobs to be done, they will most likely focus on the technologies that have the greatest effect on their customers or their core capabilities
● Not all transitions will be so dramatic, but in most cases some friction is inevitable
2. Digital transformation will replace physical
● Reality: It’s a “both/and.”
● Digital does enables the elimination of inefficient intermediaries and costly physical infrastructure. But that doesn’t mean the physical goes away entirely.
3. Digital transformation is all about technology
● Reality: It’s about the customer
● technology change is involved—but smart companies realize that transformation is ultimately about better serving customer needs
4. Digital involves buying start-ups
● Reality: It involves protecting start-ups.
● Smart companies find synergies with start-ups but don’t destroy their culture.
5. Digital requires overhauling legacy systems
● The big company can take full advantage of the start-up’s ideas, processes, culture, and technology
● Reality: It’s more often about incremental bridging.
● Trying to replace multiple complex, critical systems all at once invites disaster.
● Digital transformation rather is about both transforming the core using digital tools and discovering and capturing new opportunities enabled by digital.
● Digital transformation is not all about new initiatives, but rather more about adapting to better suit customer needs and adopting new technologies to gain advantages
● The keys to success have been a focus on customer needs, organizational flexibility, respect for incremental change, and awareness that new skills and technology must be not only acquired but also protected—something the best traditional companies have always been good at.
Date : 14/02/2020


One of the most exciting possibilities for future solar energy technology is that of solar cells that can be sprayed or printed on to surfaces like the windows of skyscrapers, the roofs of sports utility vehicles, or the walls of houses. And the expectation is that such technology would be far cheaper than today’s silicon-based solar panels.
Such technology does not exist today, but many researchers in universities and companies around the world are hopeful about perovskite solar cells that may have the potential to be a practical spray-on solar technology.
Perovskites, which are materials defined by a characteristic crystalline structure, can be used to harvest light to make electricity and they can in principle be mixed into liquid solutions and deposited onto a range of structures. Researchers have been demonstrating photovoltaic devices with perovskites for about a decade. In 2012, the first perovskite solar cell with an efficiency over 10% was demonstrated. More recently, perovskite cells have exceeded 20% efficiency in the lab, making them competitive with today’s commercial solar cells.
The challenges that remain are to figure out how to make the materials stable over long periods of use outdoors and to develop methods for evenly coating them on large surfaces. Current perovskite solar cells tend to degrade over time. Some experts caution that it might takes five or more years to solve these problems or they may not get solved at all. On the other hand, one British company aims to have a thin-film perovskite solar cell commercially available by the end of next year.
Global shipments of solar products reached $42 billion last year. If spray-on solar technology becomes a commercial reality, the sky is the limit.
The Wonder Material That May Make Spray-On Solar PV Reality
Photo, posted April 10, 2009, courtesy of Flickr.
‘Spray-On Solar Cells’ from Earth Wise is a production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio.


In the last 15 to 20 years, there has been a significant increase in social media. The days of calling your friends to talk on the phone are now replaced with text messaging, chatting over video games, Instant Messaging and FaceTime. There are much fewer in-person conversations happening for children. The phone is now considered […]
What is Relational Bullying, really?
Growing up, many of us heard the typical sayings: “boys will be boys,” “girls are just mean sometimes,” and “it’s part of growing up” whenever our peers were teasing or making fun of one another. There wasn’t the understanding or acknowledgement of what this “rite of passage” could do to our self-esteem, long-term. Sometimes, the […]
Protect Your Child from Political Bullying
We’re living in a time of an ever-increasing bullying epidemic. While bullying has always been present, the use of social media and more public awareness has made it more prevalent today. The recent presidential campaigns and election have further intensified our current state of bullying prevalence. While people of all ages have been affected, the […]
6 Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied
Children who are bullied may display warning signs before they tell you or another adult. If you notice that your child hasn’t been acting like him or herself, seems unhappy or displays any of the warning signs, the first thing you should do is try talking to him or her. Or, have your child speak to […]
Is This Really Bullying?
Today we hear the word “bullying” a lot. Kids will say that someone is “bullying them,” but what does bullying really mean? What does it really look like when a child is being bullied? Let’s start with what bullying is not. Bullying is not a confrontation or conflict between two peers. It isn’t a verbal […]


Research ProjectUsing Mycorrhizal Ecology to Conserve Rare Orchids
Using Mycorrhizal Ecology to Conserve Rare Orchids
Orchids are often rare and conservation requires also conserving their interactions with other species. The goal of this project is to better understand how orchids and their mycorrhizal fungi interact and to apply that knowledge to orchid conservation and propagation.
Over half of the over 200 species of orchids that are native to North America are threatened or endangered somewhere in their ranges. Current attempts at orchid conservation have focused on land conservation because so little is known about the environmental conditions that orchids need. We are also involved in applying studies of orchid mycorrhizal fungi to orchid conservation. We are working on a project that has been funded by the U.S. National Park Service, the West Virginia Dept. of Transportation, and U.S. Army Fort A.P. Hill to identify the fungi associated with Isotria medeoloides and identify the factors that are contributing to its rarity in the mid-Atlantic. Working in sites in Prince William Forest Park, Monongahela National Forest, Fort A.P. Hill, and New Hampshire we have identified the mycorrhizal fungi and are now using specific PCR primers and quantitative real-time PCR to examine the distribution and abundance of these fungi in the soil.
We have found that orchids growing in locations with more of the fungi they associate with and more available light are more likely to emerge above-ground and potentially flower than those in locations where their fungi are less abundant. We are combining this information with modeling of plant population dynamics to understand what factors are driving declines of this rare orchid. We are measuring how light availability and mycorrhizal fungus abundance impact distinct parts of the orchid life cycle and how they combine to impact population dynamics. This is informing decisions about factors affecting extirpation and sites and methods for restoration and was featured in stories on National Public Radio and Hearst Television and is contributing to the formation of the North American Orchid Conservation Center, based at SERC.


A very smart guy I know once said to me “I was good at Maths until they took out the numbers and replaced them with letters; after that everything got a bit confusing.” Many students experience something similar. The reason is straightforward if not obvious. Algebra is very different from the Maths we study in primary school, which is mainly arithmetic and often involves mental computation. Algebra is more abstract and involves a series of steps before you can arrive at the answer. You must learn the system that is involved in solving algebraic equations and then use that system to solve more and more complicated questions.
Where the difficulty arises for many students who are good at arithmetic is that they can figure out the answers to the easier algebra questions without ever using the series of steps explained by their teacher. Eg. if the question is: Solve 2x-6=10, many students can quickly figure out that the correct answer is x=8. However, being able to do these questions in your head doesn’t help when you get to more difficult questions eg: Solve 2x3+3x2 -5x-6=0. Therefore, it is vital that students learn and practice the basic steps involved in solving simple algebraic equations.
If you know you are struggling with algebra when you are in Senior Cycle, the only option is to tackle it straight.
This often involves going back, relearning and practicing the basics to make sure you will have a clear understanding which will help you with the more difficult questions. You will be glad you did because algebra comes into every other topic on Leaving Cert Maths, so the work you put in here will be worth it!


by Sydney Zilch,
Temple Sholom in Broomall
As a girl who loves to work with children, I was very excited to participate in the TAP program. Throughout the year, we’ve learned a lot about working with children, and while I don’t typically work with disabled children at my two jobs where I work with kids, many of the lessons we’ve learned at TAP about working with disabled children apply to working with any kid. For example, patience. When you’re working with a child, sometimes it will take them a while to answer. You have to be patient and wait for them to figure out what they want to say. You also have to let children take breaks. If they’re not being cooperative, maybe they just need to take a walk. A short break from learning can improve concentration. Even a simple drink of water can help a child refocus on their task. I also learned that kids at every age act differently. For example, some ages learn better by doing hands on activities, while others learn better through stories or more formal lessons.
But the biggest thing I learned was that not everyone is the same. Sure, we all have obvious differences like race, gender, and hair color. But some people have disabilities, visible or invisible, and you can’t expect these people to react like a typical person would. It make take someone a while to laugh at your joke because they have to process it first. Someone might be very bothered by the smudge on the board that you thought was no big deal. The biggest thing I’ve learned as a TAP teen is that you have to understand that you can’t have the same expectations for everyone. You have to be willing to change your expectations so that you can help any students (and people in general) who need your help.


What are the Advantages of rotating field alternator?
There are two types of alternators are used one is rotating armature type and the other one is rotating field type. In rotating armature alternator, the field is stationary and the armature is rotating whereas in rotating field alternator armature is stationary and field is rotating.
For a large level of generation rotating field alternators are used. There is an advantage of rotating field alternator over rotating armature alternator.
- The advantage of having stationary armature winding is that the voltage can be directly connected to load and also we can insulate the conductor.
- It is hard to get the largely induced emf in the rotating armature because the conductors of rotating armature require their slip rings and brushes and also it is difficult to insulate.
- Rotating field winding is excited by the DC source which is very less so that the sparking problems are not occurring. It requires two slip rings for single-phase one is for positive terminal and other for the negative terminal.
- Electrical and mechanical stress is less because armature is stationary.
- A cooling arrangement can be easy for the high voltage side if it is kept stationary.
- Inertia is low because a low dc voltage is given to the rotor side.
- The armature is kept as stationary so that the larger current can collect easily.
- Cost of the system is low as compared to the rotating armature type.
I like it! Thank you. Nicely explained and understandable. Awesome (rotating field)


Below are some quick tips which will allow you and your child to have an enjoyable experience where the kiddies can explore indepdently, get creative and have fun while not leaving you with lots of mess to clean up afterwards.
Keep it simple
Pick a simple task with 3-5 steps max. This will help to keep the child interested and engaged in the activity. Identify the aspects of the craft that the kiddies can do themselves and allow them this independence. Show the child what to do and then allow them to do it- giving hand over hand help to get them started if needed.
Prepare for Mess
Allow the kiddies to explore their creativity skills. In order to do this and not have your house upside down preparation is key. Designate an area for art and craft. Use black bags or an old blanket and tape it to the surface. When the activity is finished simply take up the tap and put all the mess straight in the bin or hang the surface up in your shed to dry out so that you can use it again the next time you are doing art and craft or messy play. Ensure the kiddies are in old clothes that they can get dirty.
Practice life skills
Have the child wash his/her hands after the activity and teach them how to wash off the paint/materials. Bring them outside to wash out the paint trays with water. (this is an extra fun activity for kiddies who like water play)
Always have an example of the activity to show the kiddies. They need something to get inspiration from. Allow them to create their own version but it is nice for them to see what the activity is and this is also a great skill to be working on for group activities in school.


Inclusive Education for Refugee and Migrant Children
This toolkit is suitable for EYFS and childcare settings that have migrant or refugee children attending. The downloadable resource guides early years educators and practitioners with a framework, offering ideas and knowledge with play and sensitivity at the forefront of children’s learning, alongside their family support.
The toolkit firstly offers an opportunity to give voice to the hopes, beliefs, and concerns of migrant and refugee children. Second, it identifies relevant and thoughtful themes for practitioners to share with young children in the hope that they can learn together by exploring ideas that expand their repertoire of the possible, and also challenge taken-for-granted assumptions. Third, the toolkit models a process for ECEC staff to engage in positive and strength-based dialogues about the lives of the newly arrived young children.
This creative and inspiring toolkit highlights the enormous potential of listening well to young children about their lives and through the play activities it encourages, successfully realises the authors’ intentions of developing a Froebelian-inspired pedagogy which helps children to connect with their inner self in relation to feelings, lived experiences and thoughts and therefore helps them to understand not only themselves, but the world and people around them.
To download the document please click below:


Every religion has its holy literature. Confucianism has its “Analects.” Hinduism has its “Bhagavad Gita.” Islam has its “Koran” and, of course, Christianity has its “Bible.” Of them all, only the Bible claims to be the history of God’s dealings with mankind from the beginning, and of all religions, only Christianity and Judaism count on the truthfulness of that story as the total foundation of their faith.
As God interacted with humanity, His people began writing about what He did and what He said. Along the way, a body of literature, divided by centuries, verified by history and united by a common theme began to form. Present in every book, that common theme was: “God loves His people and wants the world to be those people and love Him back through trust, obedience, and love for each other.” That body of literature was called by a variety of names. Jesus knew its content and the Jewish people of His day knew it to be well defined. Throughout, that literature claimed by its content to be the story of God and mankind. By its vocabulary, it claimed to be the word of God – a claim that appears nearly 6000 times (similar claims appear only 8 times in the Koran and only 175 times in the Book of Mormon).
In the Christian faith, the Bible is our supreme authority, but that doesn’t mean we should be guilty of worshiping it. The Bible is neither God nor Jesus.
On the other hand, without it, while we might conclude there is a God of some kind, but we would know little of Him. We wouldn’t know He cares for us. We wouldn’t know what He wanted of us, and we wouldn’t know if He had hope for us.
Though written over a period of 1600 years, its youngest part being now 2000 years old, the Bible is the best attested document of antiquity. No other book comes close to it. Were we to dismiss it on textual grounds, we would also have to dismiss the writings of Plato, Caesar, Suetonius, Tacitus, and (more near our time) Shakespeare. Without it, the Christian faith is but a straw in the wind, unworthy of notice.


Getting into a motorcycle crash can result in hefty injuries regardless of whether you are wearing appropriate safety gear or not. A helmet can help protect you to some degree, but motorcyclists in general are at much larger risk of brain trauma and head injuries.
In these cases, brain injuries – especially traumatic ones – are often dangerous to the point of being deadly.
The impact of brain trauma on a victim
Mayo Clinic takes a look at potential signs of traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, these signs will manifest quickly and be easy to identify. In others, you might have a harder time pinpointing them.
TBIs should receive immediate medical care due to the potential for permanent or even lethal damage, though. You want to keep an eye out for disordered states of consciousness, in particular. You should also look out for unevenly dilated pupils. If you notice clear fluid draining from the ears or nose, this is an immediate sign of danger, too.
Potential health risks
What makes a TBI so deadly? Several factors can increase its lethality. For one, internal bleeding can occur within the brain. This can cause blood clots which make lead to a stroke. It can also deprive certain parts of the brain oxygen, leading to irreversible cell death.
Swelling of the brain may also occur. As with brain bleeding, this can potentially cut off the supply of oxygen to certain areas of the brain. This can lead to stroke, seizures, permanent brain damage and death.
It is sometimes impossible to tell outwardly how bad the internal damage of a TBI is. For this reason, anyone suffering the symptoms after a motorcycle crash should seek immediate medical help.


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9 November 2020, 12:24 | Updated: 9 November 2020, 12:29
The first Covid-19 vaccine is looking promising, exceeding the expectations of most scientists.
The first coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90 per cent of people from contracting Covid-19, large-scale trials by Pfizer/BioNTech have shown.
Boris Johnson Assures Lockdown Will Only Last Four Weeks
The analysis shows a better performance than most experts had hoped for, after regulators said they would approve a vaccine that is 50 per cent effective.
"Increasing evidence" shouting and singing increases coronavirus transmission
The company claim there have been no serious side-effects.
Their vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries.
“Today is a great day for science and humanity. The first set of results from our phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial provides the initial evidence of our vaccine’s ability to prevent Covid-19,” said Dr Albert Bourla, the Pfizer chairman and CEO.
“We are reaching this critical milestone in our vaccine development program at a time when the world needs it most with infection rates setting new records, hospitals nearing over-capacity and economies struggling to reopen.”
There are around 12 vaccine trials that have reached the final stages of testing, but this is the first to show any results.
The vaccine works by injecting part of the virus’ genetic code in order to train the immune system.
Two doses would be needed, three weeks apart.
If approved by regulators this month, Pfizer are aiming to supply 50 million doses by the end of 2020 and around 1.3 billion by the end of 2021.
The UK has already ordered 30 million doses.
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