Did economics teach me that?
At the beginning of the class I told you that economics would teach you how to think, not what to think. Here is a chance for you to demonstrate what you learned about economic analysis.
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Two of the main topics we studied in this economics class were opportunity cost and incentives. Choose one of the two topics below and respond to the questions.
- The humorist, P.J. O’Rourke, said (tongue in cheek) that if we want to stop drivers from tailgating we should weld 6” steel spikes in the center of steering wheels pointing back at the driver.
- Why does he think this would reduce tailgating?
- Is his analysis based on opportunity cost or incentives? Explain.
- Someone once said that economics tells us that disease should not be 100% eliminated from the earth.
- Why would anyone think that disease should not be completely eliminated?
- Is this analysis based on opportunity cost or incentives? Explain.
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Missouri residents like you may face a field sobriety test if suspected of driving while intoxicated. DWI charges are not made lightly in the state and an arresting officer often needs solid proof of suspicion before making an arrest.
Field sobriety tests are the first in a line of potential testing you could deal with. Two types of testing are non-standardized and standardized.
The impact of standardized vs. non-standardized test results
FieldSobrietyTests.org looks at how standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests differ. First, there are many more non-standardized tests. They do not undergo the same regulations as standardized tests. They do not need a unified rubric across all states, so it is easier for these tests to come into being.
This means non-standardized tests hold less impact in court. They do not have a standardized rubric, which means officer bias may impact and influence the test results more heavily.
What do the tests check for?
There are only three types of standardized field sobriety tests by comparison. This includes the horizontal gaze nystagmus, the walk-and-turn and the one-legged stand. Each test checks your ability to listen to and follow instructions. The first one examines the tremor in your eye, known as a nystagmus. This tremor is present always, but often becomes more prominent after imbibing alcohol.
The last two tests check for balance and coordination. Your physical capabilities diminish as your blood alcohol content level rises. Many intoxicated people struggle to walk in a straight line or stand upright with mildly compromised balance.
Know that regardless of which type of test you take, field sobriety tests are not considered the nail in the coffin. You will still have plenty of room to argue your case.


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Full title: Small Grain Production Manual, Part 9: Pest Management -- Weeds
This publication introduces the types of weeds that can be a problem in small grains and discusses their cultural and chemical control.
The Small Grain Production Manual is a 14-part free online publication that presents essential information on producing wheat, barley, oat, triticale, and rye, from growth and development through seedbed preparation, fertilization, and irrigation, to pest management, crop rotation, cover cropping, and harvesting and storage. The manual also includes an overview of small grain production in California, as well as a handy troubleshooting guide. Color photographs, drawings, charts, graphs, tables, and references.
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The history of kayaking goes back to the Inluit and Aleut tribes of
Arctic America who were the first people to build and use kayaks.
Then there were two basic kinds of kayaks : one was built with light wood
, while the other was made by stretching animal skins over frames of whalebone.
These tribes used Whale fat to waterproof the vessels.
The word ‘Kayak’ actually means hunter’s boat , ideal for huntinf because of its stealth nature.
The kayak found its way to Europe in the early 1800s as a soft sided frame boat
and the Germans and French men soon began Kayaking for sport and thrill.
In 1936 the Olympics included Kayak races in the Berlin Games. The United States began to get on board too.
By 1970 kayaking began to move to the mainstream sport. Now the Olympic Games feature more than 100 different white-water kayak events.
We offer a basic 3 day course before a kayak can be taken into the Ganges by our enthusiast Kayaks.
The course is about the fundamental training for kayaking safely in the river by giving informative lectures , a flat water session to develop
your basic paddling skills etc.
This course is for those who have some prior experience in Kayaking, however with no experience , good balance , a will to learn you must be able to swim well.
Price – 4000 per person ( For 3day course)
*Pickup and drop from your Hotel duting the course is inclusive.


CDC Works to Prevent Rabies around the World
Rabies experts from CDC’s Poxvirus and Rabies Branch (PRB) work in many countries where rabies is still endemic to help set up programs to control, track, and prevent this disease in people and animals. The main areas of assistance include:
- Defining the disease burden. Many countries do not actually know how many cases of rabies – whether in people or animals – occur there each year. Knowing these numbers is very important to properly direct resources and to target control and prevention efforts to the most affected areas.
- Training the workforce. In many resource-poor countries, there are not enough well-trained epidemiologists (people who study the burden of disease and how it spreads among people or animals), laboratory workers with expertise in rabies diagnostic testing, and medical and veterinary care providers with knowledge about proper rabies exposure evaluation and administration of human rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
- Educating the public. Cultural beliefs and lack of awareness about rabies contribute significantly to the problem. People may not know about the disease and what to do when someone is bitten by a dog or other animal. They may not know about how to recognize the signs of rabies in a dog. They may not know what it is when a person is showing the signs of the disease. In some countries, people believe rabies is caused by a curse or spell.
See Examples of Our Work Around the World
Having finished vaccinating dogs in a community in Ethiopia, the team posed for a picture with excited young community volunteers.
Public health workers in Vietnam use motorcycles to travel around the city and vaccinate dogs.
Children bring their puppies to the vaccination event in their neighborhood.


The transmission of a modern vehicle is an aggregate of complex construction. Over time, its details seriously wear out, which, in turn, can negatively affect the functioning of the whole mechanism, often causing new sounds. From this article you will learn about one of the methods to combat such irritating noise, based on the use of additives.
How can I reduce noise in the gearbox?
Occurrence of extraneous sounds during the movement of the car often acts on the driver as an irritating factor, so it is desirable to eliminate it as soon as possible. One of the possible sources of such sounds is the gearbox. True, some motorists do not consider this a problem, because the car can go, which means everything is fine with it. However, more responsible drivers immediately put the car on repairs and sort out all the details in order to identify and eliminate the cause of the noise.
Recently, manufacturers of all kinds of automotive materials come up with more and more innovations that can significantly simplify the life of motorists. In this case, we mean car additives, designed to reduce the level of noise. Such an expendable material will be an ideal solution if you do not want to disassemble the gearbox, which is quite normal, given the comparative complexity of the task. In addition, it is worth noting that the appearance of noise is possible even on new cars, since in some cases the elements of the transmission system need some time to “rub off” to each other. In such situations, additional additives will come in handy, because with their help this process is significantly accelerated. Also, the use of additional substances may be appropriate in cases where the engine parts have started to fail or become worn out from prolonged operation. Naturally, if the various elements of the gearbox are completely destroyed, the use of additives will not make any sense.


HARVEST YIELD LOSSES
measuring harvest losses in western australia
11th October 2021
31st January 2024
By December 2022, grain growers in the Western Region will understand the current level of grain losses (tonnes and $) during harvest for all of the major grain crops in Western Australia and understand where these losses occur. Growers will be able to calculate acceptable losses irrespective of varying yield levels.
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Grain losses at harvest directly impact the amount of grain captured and sold at harvest. It is understood that losses occur at the front and the back of the harvester but these are only sporadically measured. There are acceptable losses and different thresholds for each grain crop, which represent the optimum balance between grain loss and harvest efficiency (speed, logistics etc.). Optimising this balance will ensure growers can minimise losses while maximising profit. This investment will quantify the losses in each of the major grains crops in the Western Region and create a benchmark for losses, rather than relying on anecdotal evidence or farmer-collected data in investment analysis. The data captured will focus on the front and back losses, with an analysis to summarise the findings and help guide further investment in minimising harvest loss.


Tuesday, September 13
Growing Blueberry in Your Garden can be Truly Rewarding
What can be more rewarding than using your garden-grown blueberries in the kitchen? The Blueberry plant produces delicious fruits in berries used widely in making jams, jellies, syrups, cakes, etc.
Blueberry is a flowering plant that is perennial and produces small dark-blue berries. There are many varieties of blueberries available in the market for home gardens and commercial purposes. They are majorly categorized into highbush plants and lowbush plants. You can choose from the many varieties depending upon the soil and climate of the area.
Growing blueberries can be a little challenging as they have specific requirements for healthy growth. They require acidic and well-drained soil along with a sunny location. Soil that is rich in organic matter is best suited for blueberry plants. Avoid planting blueberries near more enormous trees that can overshadow the plant and block sunlight.
Plant the small blueberry plants in late April or early May. It would be best to plant the shrub in a big enough hole to accommodate all the roots. Blueberries can last for many years, so it is advisable to take care of the plant and maintain it well to yield maximum fruit. During the first few years, you will have to remove the blossoms to encourage growth. That is essential to make the plant strong and prepare it for the coming years. Removing the flowers will make the roots and stems stronger. You might have to use fertilizers in case if the plant is not growing correctly. The color of foliage can also indicate that the plant needs additional fertilizers for proper growth.
Take care of plants and cover them with a net when fruits start to appear as birds and pests can damage the fruits. Harvest time will be advantageous for you when you pick baskets full of fresh blueberries from your home garden.
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The efficacy of wildlife fences for keeping reindeer outside a chronic wasting disease risk area.
1. Emerging wildlife diseases often comeswith negative cultural and economic impact. Limiting disease spread is a recurrent goal and challenge, but the efficacy of various mitigation measures is rarely assessed. 2. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a lethal disease among cervids that was discovered among alpine reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in the Nordfjella mountain range of Norway in 2016. After de-population, the entire range was fallowed to avoid re-emergence from environmental pathogen reservoirs. This involved installing perimeter fences in the alpine areas in order to keep reindeer from adjacent populations outside of the CWD risk area, while other cervids (red deer Cervus elaphus, roe deer Capreolus capreolus and moose Alces alces) were likely to enter through the forested areas. 3. We used camera trapping and surveillance reports to assess the efficacy of the perimeter fences. All four species of cervids were documented inside the CWD risk area. For reindeer, only 12.0% of observations were inside the CWD risk area, while this was 28.7% for the other cervids. The higher proportion of observations outside of the fenced area indicate that fences provided a barrier and lowered the number of crossings also of red deer, roe deer and moose. 4. Fences do not provide complete barriers, and we discuss practical solutions for how to avoid 'intruders' entering a given area, such as maintenance at critical points (e.g. river and road crossings) and height of fences (e.g. species variation in jumping; deep snow) to uphold their desired effect. 5. We argue that two fence lines with a buffer zone would be required when reintroduction of reindeer are planned in the CWD risk area after fallowing, similar to what has been suggested for other wildlife diseases.


Motor Neurone Disease (MND) also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a terminal neurological disease with no known cure and an average survival of 2-5 years from symptom onset. The disease is insidiously progressive causing degeneration of motor neurones and ultimately affecting voluntary muscle movement throughout the body. Often this includes paralysis of the muscles involved with articulation resulting in severe communication problems. Palliative care is therefore a crucial aspect for families and those diagnosed with MND/ALS. One palliative care intervention for terminally ill patients is called Dignity Therapy (DT). This is a brief psychotherapy which encourages people at the end of their lives to reflect and record their past experiences and memories. With the assistance of a therapist, a written legacy is created from audio-recorded transcripts to be passed onto their family for when the patient has died. This project is investigating the use of an alternative type of legacy; a digital legacy. An overview of the research and intended procedure will be outlined in this presentation.
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In conjunction with ComRes, a WSP report unveils a growing overheating trend in London’s property market and recommends that new measures be adopted. The report, titled Overheating in homes, reveals that four out five Londoners claim to suffer from unbearably hot homes in the summer, with more than half of those affected also complaining of a related lack of sleep. Furthermore, researchers found that close to one third of those suffering overheating at night felt tired or unwell the next day.
One phenomenon addressed in the report is Urban Heat Island (UHI), an effect that causes urban areas to experience warmer temperatures than surrounding rural areas. Harder and darker surfaces in cities lead to greater absorption of heat, with less evapotranspiration, where heat energy is used to evaporate water from the surfaces of leaves or soil. City surfaces generate 15% in reflected energy, while heat from vehicles, and even cooling systems, contributes to higher temperatures in urban areas.
“Overheating needs direct action, and a robust, industry-wide accepted way of analyzing its effects needs to be applied to all new homes and the environments where they are built,” says Barny Evans, an associate at WSP and the report’s author. “This presents an opportunity to build better, more sustainable and ultimately more desirable homes that will be comfortable for residents now and in the future.”


Yoga for Kids
Original Content: Kylie Harris, Searcy County. | Adapted for the Blog: Olivia Green, Randolph County.
Quick Riddle: What is thousands of years old but more popular today than ever?
4-H Yoga for Kids is for the flexible and inflexible, and our focus is on helping kids achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional health. Children and adolescents need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day and most fall short of this goal. Yoga is a type of exercise that combines physical postures (poses) with breathing to help strengthen and to calm the body and mind.
Physical benefits of yoga include:
- Muscular Fitness
- Body Composition
Mental health benefits include:
- Stress and Anxiety Management
- Increased Positive Body Image
Grab your kids and try it out together! It isn't just for kids. Adults can join in too!
For more information, visit Yoga for Kids
The video demonstrates a short, scripted 4-H themed yoga sequence, which includes the 4-H pledge, motto, and statements about each of the four H's. It also includes instructions fo reach of the 8 poses used in the sequence.


Literature and United States History Team
at Thousand Oaks High School
Mrs. Beaudoin & Mr. Swanson
Spring Semester Final Review:
PPT or Text
Yearlong U.S. History Review:
History Unit Pages:
Colonial Era to Jackson
Civil War, Western Settlement, Industrialization & Immigration
Progressivism, Imperialism & WWI
World War II
Early Cold War & the 1950's
The Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, and the 1960's
Ford, Carter and Reagan
The 1990's and Beyond...
Info for the Historical Play
Third or Fourth
Third or Fourth
Team Course Outline
The TOHS Library, which has many research tools the school subscribes to for your benefit. Improve your understanding and the quality of your work all while making your life a whole lot easier.
The Thousand Oaks Public Library also has a number of valuable research tools which are available to all card holders.
The Americans: the official website for you textbook. You can read the book online, take interactive quizzes, and do all sorts of other nifty stuff!
National Archives American Memory Collection: A huge collection of digital images and documents from the National Archives. These can be extremely helpful with a variety of research projects.
The library association's lists of books for teens and young adults. Includes categories such as "books for people who hate to read"
SparkNotes.com: Use this site to help you understand your novel, but be careful not to cut and paste and call it an essay or term paper.
Ask Miss Grammar: a site to help answer questions you have about writing structure and style
One Billion Bulbs: Mr. Swanson's cause of the month...


When it comes to sleep, people seem to have different needs. But how much sleep is best for your heart?
A new analysis of 11 studies that included a total of more than 1 million adults without heart disease suggests the sweet spot is six to eight hours a night. The studies were published within the past five years.
The researchers compared adults who slept between six and eight hours to others. Adults who slept less or more than that were, respectively, 11 percent and 33 percent more likely to develop or die from heart disease or stroke during an average follow-up of 9.3 years, the findings showed.
The report was presented Sunday at a European Society of Cardiology meeting in Munich, Germany. Research presented at meetings should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
“We spend one-third of our lives sleeping, yet we know little about the impact of this biological need on the cardiovascular system,” study author Dr. Epameinondas Fountas said in a society news release. Fountas works at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center in Athens, Greece.
“Our findings suggest that too much or too little sleep may be bad for the heart. More research is needed to clarify exactly why, but we do know that sleep influences biological processes like glucose metabolism, blood pressure, and inflammation — all of which have an impact on cardiovascular disease,” Fountas said.
“Having the odd short night or lie-in is unlikely to be detrimental to health, but evidence is accumulating that prolonged nightly sleep deprivation or excessive sleeping should be avoided,” Fountas said.
There are, he said, plenty of ways to establish good sleep habits. Among them: Going to bed and getting up at the same time every day; avoiding alcohol and caffeine before bed; eating a healthy diet; and being physically active.
“Getting the right amount of sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle,” Fountas concluded.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers a guide to a healthy heart.
Source: SOURCE: European Society of Cardiology, news release, Aug. 26, 2018
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The Conference of the Animals is a mural by Ulrike Müller, presented in conjunction with 120 Years of Children Drawing New York City, an exhibition curated by Amy Zion. Both are site-specific projects that hug the 45-foot-high wall that encircles The Panorama of the City of New York, and refer to the building’s history as host to the United Nations from 1946-50.
Ulrike Müller’s work mobilizes different materials and explores ways of engaging viewers. Her seemingly abstract vocabulary of colors and shapes is emotionally and politically charged and encourages figurative readings. In past installations, Müller has used colored walls to act as backdrops for her enamel paintings, woven wool rugs, and works on paper. Here, she foregrounds the painted wall with giant animal-like shapes. Their muted palette and monumental scale draws on histories of public art and muralism before and after World War II.
The Conference of the Animals takes its title from German writer Erich Kästner’s children’s book The Animal’s Conference (1949), written in the aftermath of WWII. The story is a political satire about a group of animals who, frustrated by the inefficacy of human international conferences, convene to save the planet.
Art by children has played a role in modernist art history, used by artists as inspiration to help make sense of a world gone awry after the world wars. It has also played a role in international diplomacy, in which drawings and letters by children have been used to lobby for aid. Selected for their period-specific details and treatment of scale and perspective, the drawings in this exhibition were made by children from 1900 to today. They range from the childhood output of established artists to named and anonymous works of non-professional artists of various training and ability. A significant portion of the works are on loan from the Children’s Museum of Art.
The full-scale exhibition organized by Amy Zion will close August 16, 2020, while the wall painting by Müller remains on view through February 21, 2021. Selected drawings in facsimile form will continue to be on view on the Large Wall through February 21, 2021.
These projects are organized by Larissa Harris, Curator, and Sophia Marisa Lucas, Assistant Curator.


Soil Health Principle #4: Keep a living root!
Resources and information for cover crops in South Dakota
Cover Crop Selection
Cover crops provide seasonal vegetative cover on cropland resulting in many possible conservation benefits. Choices range from single species to diverse mixtures. Selecting cover crop species adapted to the production rotation, resource concerns present, and landowner goals is crucial for successful adoption of the cover crop practice.
- Cover Crop Table (PDF; 371.18 KB)
- Cover Crop Chart (ARS)
- SD-JS-340 Job Sheet (Cover Crop Seeding Plan and Record)
- SD Cover Crop Tech Note 16 (This technical note is to serve as a guide for installing cover crops according to the practice standard found in the South Dakota (SD) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Technical Guide.)
Cover Crop Management
Cover crops can be managed to meet many different producer objectives. Whether added to promote soil health or used for grazing, proper termination and utilization are essential cover crop management strategies.
- Cover Crop Prevent Planting
- The Use of Turnips for Extending the Grazing Season (sdstate.edu)
- Utilizing Annual Crops for Forage in Western South Dakota (sdstate.edu)
- Managing Cover Crops Profitability, 3rd Addition (SARE)
- Plant Cover Crops and Insure Your Cash (USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Farm Service Agency(FSA) have jointly developed these guidelines for cover crops across all USDA programs.)


A Collection of Gender Stereotypes Essay Topic Ideas
The biggest reason gender roles in society essay assignments are still popular today is because they can spark a lot of informed debates of great interest to wide groups of people. There’s always something new to write about, but it’s not always easy to come up with these ideas on one’s own. We’ve put together this short collection of great topic ideas that are perfect for a gender stereotypes essay for any grade level:
- With more people taking pride in their sexual orientation or support of LGBTQ rights, in what ways has society, politics, and the legal system adapted to the change?
- For decades there has been clear masculine and feminine gender roles based on traditional stereotype covering everything from work to private life. Are these still prevalent?
- In what ways do gender stereotypes affect the way people seek certain academic pursuits? For instance, science has long been viewed as a male pursuit. Is this changing?
- How do gender stereotypes affect the way people learn? Are more educational resources spent on one gender or another, particularly in the subjects they are encouraged to take?
- How does cultural play into today’s prevalent gender stereotypes? Are these stereotypes disappearing as our societies are becoming more homogenous and multi-cultural?
- Does physical sex affect the way we form or validate gender stereotypes? If this is the case, then are gender stereotypes a biological byproduct of our natural evolution?
- Are gender stereotypes preventing people from professional achievements? For instance, is there still a bias that states women cannot hold high positions of power?
- How does gender stereotype affect the way people experience success in their professional lives? Maternity leave, for instance, suggests that a woman cannot commit to a job.
- Do gender stereotypes affect the way people feel about specialized service providers? For instance, how do patients respond to male versus female nurses?
- In what ways are gender stereotype affected by the things that people watch on television. Do television executives have an obligation to change our perception?
All of these ideas for an essay on gender roles are available to you at no cost, or you can use them to help inspire some of your own original ideas. You can also contact a professional writing service for more great ideas for a variety of topics you can use for just about any course and discipline.


A Thumbs up
It seems so simple.
An easy way to make someone smile.
And it’s a powerful way to communicate if you are non or minimally verbal.
When you throw in a motor planning disorder and apraxia, it can be a beast to work on: step by step, day by day. We’ve tried occupational therapy. I’ve tried modeling. We tried hand over hand.
But now here’s a free social story style video that we’d like to provide for all of you other caregivers out there struggling to learn how to teach your loved ones to give a thumbs up.
Introducing our latest How-To video for all abilities:
May this help break down the barrier and empower your loved one to encourage and give others a smile!
A step-by-step video guide on how to give a thumbs up for toddlers, preschoolers, kids and people of all abilities!
Below is the script if you’d love to read aloud or customize to make your own story!
I love it.
Hi! Hi! Hello!
Yeah, there you go. Hi! Hi!
My name is Knightly
and this is Cadbury.
Let’s give a thumbs up.
When I think someone or something is good, I give a thumbs up.
To give a thumbs up, I will make a fist.
Then, I lift the thumb up.
Or I can show my hands like I’m giving high fives.
Then, I close all 4 fingers below my thumb.
I can use one hand
or two hands.
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About 83 percent of the kids in the study found the gun, and most of them played with it. Of the kids who found it, 27 percent immediately gave it to the experimenter and the experimenter took it out of the room. Of the remaining 58 percent of kids who found the gun, 42 percent played with it in various ways. Importantly, almost none of the kids who watched the movie clip without guns ever pulled the trigger. The kids who watched the movie that contained gun footage were more likely to pull the trigger of the real gun; on average, they pulled it about 2 to 3 times, and spent 4 to 5 times longer holding it when compared to kids who watched the movie with no gun footage. What’s scarier is that some of these kids pulled the trigger more than a few times; in fact, they pulled it quite a lot. Some pulled the trigger over 20 times; one child pointed the gun out the window at people walking down the street; and another child pressed the gun to another child’s temple and pulled the trigger (Dillon, & Bushman, 2017).


You must talk to your child’s preschool teacher on how to take care of kid hitting if you’re aware of your child’s abrupt bouts of hostility. Numerous toddlers don’t get the breadth of vocabulary and speech to vocalize their worries and frustration. This typically means undesirable habits inside the playground or in the class room. The idea to impress in your child’s trainer is your child’s actual physical outbursts will not be a result of witnessing abuse in your house. Impulse manage problems manifest coming from a child’s lack of ability to cope with revealing or interacting with other children for starters cause or other. Spanking your son or daughter as a punishment to restrain this tendency is just not an excellent strategy to the issue of the way to handle child striking. This might only draw about more incidents exactly where your youngster uses assault as an opportunity to negotiate differences.
A much more efficient and long lasting solution is usually to teach your son or daughter more correct approaches to deal with his frustration. An excellent technique would be to strongly educate your son or daughter on the natural effects of bad habits. Teach your kids that this organic consequence of lashing out at his preschool good friends is ultimately no little one would want to befriend him. He won’t have friends to tumble within the playground. Talk firmly to the young child that striking other young children will only make his good friends unfortunate. And that he’d be miserable too if he was strike in the same way. Allow him to understand that hitting his friends will make them afraid to perform with him. Warn him that when he continues, you’ll get him from the sandbox to stay by them. He’ll soon learn how unpleasant getting on your own is extremely when he sees one other kids having a good time and squealing from the sandbox.
Another effective method how to stop a toddler from hitting of how to deal with toddler reaching is through a procedure referred to as modeling. This is when you encourage the youngster who was success to spell out to the own toddler how his hitting them manufactured them sense. You need to inform other child to verbalize his sadness by practicing the text: End hitting me! It’s not exciting! This helps your child be aware of the results of his measures and each kid can learn how to communicate their feelings far better.


In February, three students from the University of Saarland in Germany discovered that MongoDB databases running at TCP port 27017 as a service of several thousand of commercial web servers are exposed on the Internet without proper defense measures.MongoDB is a cross-platform document-oriented database which uses JSON-like documents with dynamic schemas (BSON) improving the integration of data between different applications. MongoDB is very popular for scalability, performance and high availability, it represents a valid solution also for very complex architectures, in order to achieve high performance MongoDB leverage in-memory computing.
Over 40,000 websites running MongoDB were found vulnerable to cyber attacks, but bad news doesn’t end here. The hacker known with the pseudonym “sp1nlock” has discovered a critical Zero-Day Remote Code Execution vulnerability in ‘phpMoAdmin‘, which is a free and open-source MongoDB GUI. The phpMoAdmin is written in PHP, and implements a comfortable environment to manage noSQL database MongoDB.
MongoDB, one of the leading NoSQL databases, is an open-source database used by companies of all sizes, across all industries for a wide variety of applications. By leveraging in-memory computing, MongoDB provides high performance for both reads and writes.
The zero day exploit is being available on several underground forums for sale, by exploiting the flaw in the phpMoAdmin an unauthorized remote user can hijack websites running the phpMoAdmin tool.
It is very likely that a number of bad actors have already acquired the phpMoAdmin zero day exploit to compromise vulnerable MongoDB. In time I’m writing there is no patch yet available, users of MongoDB database are recommended to avoid using phpMoAdmin waiting for a security update. As highlighted by the colleagues at TheHackerNews who spread the news first, users can use other free MongoDB GUI available on the market:
Another option for MongoDB users is to restrict unauthorized access for folder containing the “moadmin.php” file.
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This term, we have tried our hands at exploring and creating our own Roman mosaic inspired prints. We began, by designing our own patterns using colouring pencils before moving on to creating digital representations. Then we moved on to practising our printing techniques and are very soon going to be moving on to making our own final pieces, so watch this space!
Later in the term, Class 3 most certainly lived up to the task of becoming daring designers as they endeavoured to try their hands at creating their very own Stone Age jewellery. First they had to carry out a little research and designing, next they put their skills to the test each coming up with their own unique designs. This not only linked beautifully to our history learning of the Stone Age to Iron Age but also to our Rocks and Fossils topic in Science.
This term, we will be trying our hands at recreating our very own cave paintings inspired by the Stone Age. We will begin by looking at existing ones discovered and considering what tools and materials would have been used to create these. Then we will move on to making our own!
Class 3, have continued to put their artistic and design skills to the test over the course of the term as they have also had some cross-curricular opportunities to showcase their talents. Most notably, the dragonflies they created in English to accompany some wonderful poems they had written and at the end of the year too as they made some calendars to take home and welcome in the new year.


Why do Catholics go to Mass?
The celebration of Mass is an act of the whole assembly gathered for worship. In the Mass, the Church is joined to the action of Christ. We are joined to this divine action through Baptism, which incorporates us into the risen Christ. This action, which lies at “the center of the whole of Christian life” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal [GIRM], no. 16), is initiated not by us but by God acting in and through the Church as the Body of the risen Christ.
The Liturgy is designed to bring about in all those who make up the worshiping assembly a “participation of the faithful, namely in body and in mind, a participation fervent with faith, hope, and charity” (GIRM, no. 18). To the extent that we are able to participate in this way, the work of redemption becomes personally effective for each of us. By such participation we make the actions and prayers of the Liturgy our own; we enter more fully into our personal communion with Christ’s redeeming act and perfect worship. “In the celebration of Mass the faithful form a holy people, a people of God’s own possession and a royal Priesthood, so that they may give thanks to God and offer the unblemished sacrificial Victim not only by means of the hands of the Priest but also together with him and so that they may learn to offer their very selves.


Life After Odyssey
A K- 8 School by Design
Odyssey creates a learning environment for students to acquire the skills to become competent, independent learners, more aware of their strengths and learning needs, and strong self-advocates in all of their content classes.
In each subject area of the curriculum, students learn and apply the strategies for developing self-advocacy, and language and executive function skills. Living the Four Pillars of Kindness, Honesty, Respect and Hard Work at Odyssey are central to the life skills to guide, collaborate, lead and be responsible and influence all interactions among children and adults in the community. Equipped with these skills, Odyssey students are well prepared for the next steps in transitioning to life after Odyssey.
Partnering With Parents
The Odyssey School believes that partnering with parents to make careful decisions about the next phase in a child’s educational life is a vitally important part of the program.
The transition process involves communication between the parents and the administrative team in order to provide each family with information and support as various educational offerings are considered.
Throughout the individualized transition process, there is a sincere commitment to ensure on-going success in the lives of Odyssey students. Parents meet with administrators and are guided through the decision-making process and school search. Students may be ready to transition during their lower or middle school years. Discussions about a student’s readiness for such a transition can be initiated by either the school administration or the parents.


Prediabetes is a condition where people have higher than normal blood glucose levels (mg/dl), but their mg/dl is not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Nationally, an estimated 88 million American adults have prediabetes, but only about 10% of them know it. African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders are at higher risk than non-Hispanic whites for developing type 2 diabetes (CDC, Diabetes Report 2020).
In 2018, an estimated 2.4 million adults in North Carolina had prediabetes. In that same year, 12.1% of respondents to a Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey indicated that they had been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had prediabetes or borderline diabetes. Of those respondents, 39.6% were racial and ethnic minorities (African Americans: 15.2%; Hispanic/Latinos: 11.1%; and other racial and ethnic minorities: 13.3%). (North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, BRFSS 2018).
In 2016, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 145 adults in North Carolina develop diabetes daily (Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health, Fact Sheet 2019). Without lifestyle changes to improve their health, many people living with prediabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes within five years (CDC, Prediabetes Fact Sheet 2020).
Total direct medical expenses for diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes in North Carolina was estimated at $7.7 billion in 2017 (American Diabetes Association). Implementing NC MDPP improves early detection and treatment of prediabetes and help slow the projected increase in type 2 diabetes prevalence and expenditure in North Carolina. NC MDPP is offered in Spanish and English and has adapted to a virtual format during COVID-19.


Seed dispersal of matai (Prumnopitys taxifolia) by feral pigs (Sus scrofa)
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
Introduced feral pigs (Sus scrofa) include native fruit and seed in their diet, and thus may act as seed dispersers if seeds are passed intact. The aim of this study was to determine whether pigs consume, and subsequently disperse, intact seeds of the New Zealand native tree matai (Prumnopitys taxifolia). Two captive pigs were fed 100 ripe fruit of matai and their faeces were checked for seeds for 4 days. Fourteen intact seeds (14%) were recovered and 57% of these germinated under glasshouse conditions, comparable with germination from hand-cleaned seeds. We collected 3.5 kg of feral pig faeces from matai-dominated forest in Isolated Hill Reserve, southern Marlborough. This sample contained over 450 intact matai seeds; these seeds readily germinated in the glasshouse, reaching 68% germination after 22 months. These results indicate that pigs are consuming native fruit and passing some viable seeds out – thus potentially acting as occasional seed dispersers.


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Australia is home to more than 240 known frog species, almost all of which are found nowhere else in the world. While some species are flourishing, others have declined in numbers dramatically since the 1980s, and at least four have become extinct.
All around the country, people are recording frog calls with nothing more than their phones. Download the app today, available on both iOS and Android. For more information, visit frogid.net.au.
FrogID is an Australian Museum citizen science project aimed at collecting audio of frog calls across the nation - at a moment in time - to monitor frog populations and help save Australia’s threatened frog species. Using mobile phone technology and “audio DNA” FrogID aims to discover where frogs are at risk and how to conserve them and our waterways.
The free FrogID app, developed in partnership with IBM, identifies frog species by the sounds they make – from croaks and chirps, to whistles and barks. Recording and uploading these calls will map frog species across Australia and reveal where they are at risk from habitat loss, disease, climate change and urbanisation. You might even discover a new frog species!
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The UK is bracing itself for excessive warmth wave situations as meteorologists consider that the nation will witness “record-breaking” temperatures with the arrival of the African Plume. The climate maps present that this high-pressure system is quickly approaching the nation and can result in excessive situations throughout the UK by the tip of Could and temperature would soar to as excessive as 35 levels Celsius, as per a report in Impartial.
The meteorological phenomena referred to as African Plume is marked by a mass of scorching air coming from the Sahara desert in direction of Europe. The plume brings an prolonged interval of unusually excessive temperatures, ceaselessly surpassing 30 levels Celcius within the UK. The exceedingly excessive temperatures might even persist for days or perhaps weeks. Additional, the depth can fluctuate annually, relying on the atmospheric situations.
“Throughout an African plume occasion, southerly or southeasterly winds carry the new and dry air throughout the Mediterranean Sea in direction of the British Isles. Because the air mass strikes over the nice and cozy waters of the Mediterranean, it absorbs warmth and moisture, additional intensifying its heat and humidity,” the outlet mentioned.
Researchers mentioned that the rising frequency of African plumes is in step with local weather change and hotter Earth even if many alternative causes can have an effect on climate patterns. This summer time, there’s “a larger than regular probability” of heatwaves within the UK, in line with Met Workplace meteorologist Honor Criswick. That is “in step with our warming local weather.” She, nonetheless, mentioned, “As all the time with a longer-range forecast, there’s some uncertainty.”
As per the outlet, Scotland and Northern Eire ought to anticipate principally cloudy skies with drops of rain that may steadily transfer southeast on Saturday. “The far southeast might expertise cooler temperatures attributable to a brisk breeze. Subsequent week, most areas can anticipate positive and dry climate, with durations of cloud and rain extra doubtless within the northwest of the UK. Unsettled climate remained a risk within the far southeast,” the outlet additional mentioned.


June 9 2023
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None% of Normal • Very Low
Water storage levels at San Andreas are currently 15,802 acre-ft, about None% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately Noneacre-ft.
Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 2021 was 2023-01-16 when levels reached 17,769 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2022-05-24 when levels receded to 12,068 acre-ft.
The San Andreas Fault is a major geological feature that runs through California for over 800 miles. It is responsible for many earthquakes in the region, including the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Hydrology in the region is important, as the fault is responsible for creating natural springs and streams that provide water to surrounding areas. Specific surface flow providers include the San Andreas Creek and the San Andreas River. Snowpack providers include the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Cascade Range. Agriculture is an important use of the land surrounding the fault, with crops such as almonds, avocados, and citrus being grown in the region. Recreational activities include hiking, camping, and fishing in the many parks and wilderness areas surrounding the fault.
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The story of Matthew 1-2 finds its roots in the Old Testament stories we heard as children in Sunday School. We all know the story line of the book of Exodus. In the first pages we find that while in Egypt Israel had been “fruitful and multiplied”, echoing God’s call to Adam and Eve. Israel became so many that Pharaoh became fearful and enslaved, even killed the sons, of all these people known as “God’s son” (Exodus 4:22-23).
But God raised up a deliverer by the name of Moses who called for Israel’s release. When Pharaoh refused to release Israel from slavery, God threatened to execute judgment on every first born son in Egypt. Keeping to His covenant love, God instructs the Israelites to spread the blood of a spotless lamb over their doorpost so they will be graciously spared from death. God judged Egypt, and He also delivered Israel out of slavery with His servant Moses leading the way.
It is interesting that here in Matthew we find that Jesus, God’s Son is immediately seen as a threat to Herod. Like Pharaoh, Herod became so fearful that he also executed all the male children in Bethlehem and the surrounding regions trying to kill God’s Son. But God called Joseph to flee and take Jesus into Egypt for safety. And once Herod died, Joseph is instructed to bring Jesus “out of the land of Egypt” echoing Hosea 2:15.
What you see is that Jesus is whispered in the Exodus account. Furthermore, if you are seeking Jesus, every story in the Old Testament points to Him. Jesus, God’s Son, is even more than the true and greater Israel. Jesus is also the spotless lamb whose blood is spread over our hearts to spare us from death (1 Peter 1:18-20). Jesus is the true and greater Moses who delivers us out of slavery to sin. This is the Good News, foreshadowed long ago in the book of Exodus.


Home > Touro College New York > Lander College of Arts and Sciences > The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences > Vol. 5 > No. 2
The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
The following is an excerpt from the introduction to this article: Ever since the discovery of bacteria and their role in the disease process in the mid-1800s, scientists have been heavily involved in the discovery and development of drug therapies and their mechanism of action in the human body. Shortly after the initial discovery came the era of drug discovery of the late 1800s-early 1900s, also known as the “drug revolution” (Dash and Cudworth 1998). Although the drug revolution led to the rapid discovery of many new drugs, pharmacological factors such as dosage forms, drug delivery systems, plasma drug levels, and how all these factors contribute to the efficacy of a drug were poorly understood. It wasn’t until the mid- 1900s that these factors were identified (Dash and Cudworth 1998). One particular factor which, once discovered, turned into a main focus in pharmacological research and lead to improvements in drug efficacy is centered on the importance of maintaining a steady therapeutic drug concentration level in the plasma.
Farkas, C. (2012). Modified-Release Drugs. The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences, 5(2). Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/sjlcas/vol5/iss2/4


It is a condition that causes inflammation of your bronchi due to an allergen that you are allergic to. Airway irritants like pollen, dust, and mold can trigger symptoms. Smoking a cigarette is one of the major reasons which causes allergic bronchitis.
Bronchitis causes inflammation in the lining of the bronchial tubes which are responsible for carrying air to lungs from mouth and nose. The swelling causes the airway to be narrowed down which causes cough and makes breathing difficult.
Some of the symptoms of allergic bronchitis are:
• Mucus producing cough
• chest tightness
These symptoms usually last for a long time and keep on repeating itself. Smoking cigarettes causes chronic bronchitis which lasts longer than 3 months.
Homeopathy is a personalized remedy system where each person considered unique and should be treated with a remedy which is suitable to the symptoms occurred.\
Some of the remedies of cancer are:
• Bryonia: This remedy is to be used when the patient is suffering from a very dry and painful cough. The patient avoids any movement because it makes him feel worse. The coughing may cause stomach ache to the patient because of the digestion may be upset.
• Causticum: This remedy is to be used if there is deep, heart racking cough. The patient may feel unease and presence of mucus stuck in the throat and upper chest. He may be continuously coughing to let that mucus out.
• Pulsatilla: This is to be administered to the patient if he feels heavy in the chest and if he is having coughs with choking and gagging with thick yellow mucus. The coughs are tough and dry at night but surprisingly pretty cool in their negotiation
• Antimonium Tartaricum: This is to be administered if the patient feels wet mucus present in his chest. While breathing there is a bubbly and rattling sound.


It Took Boeing Two Days to Transport the Autoclave to 19 Kilometers
Boeing, the American aircraft construction group, assembled one of the largest autoclaves for fabrication of composite material parts and transported it to the production shop. The assembly took place at the company’s works in St. Louis, Missouri. The total route stretch was 19 kilometers. It took about 48 hours to the Company’s specialists to cover all the way, with assistance of police and electricians.
The autoclave length comes to 18.3 meters, diameter – 4.6 meters, and weight – 113.4 tons. The policemen were temporarily closing St. Louis roads along the truck route, while electricians were raising or even removing electrical cables for the time of haulage for unobstructed travel of the autoclave on the trailer.
An autoclave is a special furnace for curing glued carbon fiber parts under very low pressure. The new furnace will be used for fabrication of parts for the new passenger jet Boeing 777X. This is going to be the world’s largest passenger twin-engine airplane.
B777X will get wings made of composite materials, new more fuel-efficient engines GE9X in which ceramic matrix composites are widely used, and the on-board equipment set of airliner Boeing 787. New 777X will become a major upgrade to “777” family introduced in the early 1990s.


Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones are abnormally fragile and prone to break.
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and break easily. It is caused by a disease in the density of bone tissue, which leads to an increase in the risk of fractures.
Q. How can I prevent osteoporosis?
- staying physically active
- moderation in alcohol consumption
- no smoking
- taking your medications
- eating nutrient-dense and maintaining good bone health
Q. What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
- fragile bones
- minor falls from standing height
- normal stresses such as bending, lifting, or even coughing
Q. What are the risk factor of osteoporosis?
- women have lower peak bone mass and smaller bones than men
- as you age, new bone growth is slower
- bones weaken overtime
- slender, thin-boned women
- White and Asian women
- one of your parents has a history of osteoporosis
- changes to hormones
- excessive dieting or poor protein intake
- certain medical conditions
- long-term use of certain medications
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Have you seen posters or flyers around your neighborhood or a city you’ve visited? Even with social media access growing by the day, posters and flyers are often still used to spread the news. Since the advent of movable type, people have used posters – also known as broadsides – to get information out quickly.
The Library of Congress has a large collection of broadsides. Some of these have been made available as part of Printed Ephemera: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera. The collection includes posters encouraging people to join the fight during the American Revolution and the Civil War. There are proclamations celebrating holidays or victories as well as advertisements for inventions such as the bicycle or the sewing machine.
But you can also find broadsides with poetry within this collection. A number of publishers printed broadsides as a way to highlight poets and their poetry. Some small presses such as the Unicorn Press and Laboratory Press of the Carnegie Institute of Technology used them as a way to share poetry outside of books. Sometimes the presses used elegant paper, beautiful lettering, and lovely artwork to highlight the poetry.
Look at the broadside for We Real Cool. What kind of mood does the broadside evoke? Does the broadside give an idea of where the poem might take place?
Compare it with The Fall of Man. Would the art work used for We Real Cool work with this poem? Why or Why not?
Explore some of the poetry broadsides. What characteristics make a poem a good choice for a broadside?
Encourage your students to create broadsides of their favorite poems. Ask them why they choose specific imagery or lettering for the poems.
The essays from the Broadsides and Printed Ephemera collections provide additional information on the history of broadsides.
How can you incorporate poetry broadsides into your classroom activities?
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As of the end of July 2022, Southern Africa hosts around 8.6 million persons of concern (PoCs) to UNHCR. This includes 1.1 million refugees and asylum-seekers, 6.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), 526,000 IDP returnees, as well as others of concern and refugee returnees. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) represents 77 per cent of the total number of PoCs in the region.
Refugees, Asylum-Seekers and Others of Concern
The region hosts 786,000 refugees, 281,000 asylum-seekers and 36,000 others of concern, 1.1 million in total.
Compared to the end of 2021, total of 1.1 million refugees, asylum-seekers and others of concern, the number has been stable showing the decrease of 0.5 per cent only.
The number of refugees has increased for 0.3 per cent, while the number of asylum-seekers and others of concern have decreased for 2.8 and 0.4 per cent, respectively.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
In Southern Africa, there are 6.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), presenting a rise for 0.9 per cent from 31 December 2021, and 526,000 IDP returnees. Most IDPs are conflict-induced, 6.4 million, but there are also natural disaster-induced IDPs, 0.5 million. In addition, the number of conflictinduced IDPs in Mozambique has grown continuously; currently the number of IDPs by conflict is 947,000 compared to 745,000 as of the end of last year, which is an increase of 27.1 per cent (see Figure 1).
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees


- Flower nameTetradium ruticarpum
- Scientific nameTetradium ruticarpum
- AliasEuodia Fruit , 呉茱萸
- Place of originChina
- Place of floweringGarden
- Flowering seasonAugust
What is Tetradium ruticarpum
Tetradium ruticarpum is a deciduous shrub of the genus Tetradium, Department of Rutaceae originates in China. The summer blooms white flower panicles, greenish a lot. The immature fruit and herbal medicine. Use is stomachic, analgesic, diuretic, Emetic, poor circulation, headaches, etc.
Generic name: Tetradium ruticarpum, scientific name:Tetradium ruticarpum, aka:Euodia Fruit, origin: China, living type: deciduous shrubs, height: 3-5 m, Leaf: 5-9 odd pinnately compound leaves consisting of small leaves, phyllotaxis: opposite, leaf margin: entire, leaflets: oval, petiole: thin hair, did not brought only the female plants are dioecious, Japan panicles, flowering: 8-color: green-white, flower diameter:0.2~0.5cm, flowers: 5, fruit type: capsule and ripens fruit, Fruit shapes: flattened spherical tip memorable flower and fruit color: reddish brown, seed color: gloss black brown, number of seeds: 5, seed shape: spherical, uses: dried fruit to the herbal medicine.


wildcat (adjective, wild-cat, \ ˈwaɪldˌkæt \) strike (noun, strike, \ straɪk \)
Definition: is an unexpected, unannounced, and oftentimes spontaneous strike action that involves employees acting without following the necessary striking procedure and without the union leaders’ consent. Oftentimes, wildcat strikes violate such rules as obtaining the majority’s approval and balloting with other members of a union and its leaders. Typically, employees take such an action when they believe that union leaders aren’t acting in their best interests. In a situation of a wildcat strike, an employer has the right (in the majority of cases) to fire the striking employees and even to sue the work union for the caused damage.
In a Sentence:
- In an event of a wildcat strike, the union leaders may be held responsible for all the caused damage and the industrial stoppage.
- As a union leader, I had to sign a contract, which obliges me to prevent the wildcat strikes.
- Even though the head director decided not to sue the union leaders, he fired the employees who participated in that wildcat strike.
Synonyms and related words: wildcat strike action, outlaw strike, work stoppage, industrial stoppage, strike ballot, union, union leader


Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada
Well-developed wavy grain is extremely rare in Red Oak trees. Wavy grain frequently is called “curly” when waves can be measured in terms of numbers per foot and “fiddleback” when waves are measured in numbers per inch. Wood with curly or fiddleback figure commonly is cut in a manner to display a radial surface, which would be corrugated if the wood had been split. Appearing on smooth surfaces in place of waves are series of alternately bright and dark stripes that shade into one another and produce an illusion of actual waves. Changes in brightness result from differential light reflection. Relatively high absorption by exposed fiber ends produces dark bands; reflection and diffraction from fiber walls cause bright bands. Because the fiber walls are curved sharply and act as concave or convex reflecting surfaces, any change in angle of view or incident light makes the apparent waves seem to shift. Tangential surfaces present much the same appearance. The illusion of undulations, however, results from regular and repeated, parallel, wavy lines that produce an interference pattern on the exposed plane. Actual cause of curly figure is unknown at this time.
Oak wood has good working properties. Curly and other figured woods never like to be planed and always work better with sanders rather than planers. Always move with caution with these woods.
Unique projects or as a substitute for Red Oak.
Rarely seen or available, Less than 1% of Red Oak exhibits curly figure. Premium price for a Oak but reasonable compared to other figured woods.


Oedema is an excessive collection of fluids in the body tissues. Subcutaneous oedema is a common occurrence in later pregnancy, manifesting with puffiness or swelling in the hands & feet. This will usually be mild and primarily affects the feet & ankle, reflecting the effect of gravity on the extra bodily fluids generated during pregnancy. This type of oedema is more pronounced after standing for long periods, in warm weather and as the day progresses, but will disappear with rest overnight.
1) Avoid eating too much raw or chilled foods
Foods that help to reduce oedema: corn, celery, lettuce, watercress, grapes, mandarin oranges, mangoes, watermelons, aduki beans, sardines, lentils, pea & jasmine tea.
2) Drink Barley water
3) Fluid intake important – 6-8 glasses per day of h2o
4) Avoid excessive use of salt
NOTE: However, if this oedema is persistant (does not disappear after resting or is still present first thing in the morning) and is accompanied by a rapid unexplained weight gain or swelling in the face, it requires medical monitoring. Please go to visit your GP or midwife to put your mind at rest.
Information from this article was written by Debra Betts –
For more information on Debra & her work please go to: http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz


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Humans have been telling stories about ghosts since the dawn of time, and the belief that these supernatural beings actually exist has been held by nearly every culture in the world. The question of whether ghosts are real remains an intriguing and perplexing one even in the 21st century.
Evidence of ghostly encounters can be found across centuries of recorded history, with accounts of spectral beings in literature, art, and folklore. Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians all believed in the existence of ghosts, and their writings commonly featured tales of visits from the spirits of the dead. Ancient Chinese texts also provide evidence of ghosts, and Chinese people still perform elaborate rituals to honor the dead and keep them from becoming vengeful spirits.
The belief in ghosts is further supported by the vast number of religious and spiritual traditions that embrace the notion of an afterlife. Most major religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, believe in the concept of souls that transcend physical death and remain in the spirit world. This concept of a spirit world is often described as a realm parallel to our own, populated by the souls of the deceased.
Many cultures around the world have also developed elaborate rituals and customs related to the spirits of the dead. For example, in certain African countries, the dead are believed to exist in a spirit world that can be contacted by special rituals and ceremonies. Similarly, in certain Native American tribes, it is believed that the spirits of the dead can be contacted through dreams, visions, and other supernatural means.
In the Western world, ghostly sightings have been reported for centuries. From ancient ruin sites to modern-day homes, people claim to experience strange hauntings and paranormal encounters. Skeptics often dismiss these stories as sheer superstition or the result of overactive imaginations, but many of these tales have been verified by professional investigators or scientific research.
What’s more, many of these ghostly sightings can be explained by scientific means. For instance, some paranormal encounters can be traced back to misidentifications of natural phenomena such as electromagnetic fields or thermal drafts. Other hauntings may be attributed to optical illusions or mental health issues, or even to the placebo effect.
At the end of the day, the question of whether ghosts are real is ultimately a matter of personal belief. Some people are staunch believers in a spiritual world beyond our own, while others prefer to explain these supernatural occurrences through scientific means. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide what they believe.


There are 15 species in the world, 2 species of this medicinal weed in Turkmenistan. The plant loves to grow in gorges, damp places, under ferns. It blooms and breeds in June-July. Propagated by seed. It is included in the list of rare plants of our country. It is protected in the state reserves of Syunt-hasardag and Kopetdag. The raw material for medicinal purposes is the leaf, fruit and root of the fungus. They must be collected in the usual way and dried in the open air. The root of the plant contains 10.05% triterpenoids, iridoids, 0.24% alkaloids, the grass contains 8.5% triterpenoids, 0.4% alkaloids, flavonoids, the fruit contains iridoids and the seed contains 19.45% fat. In folk medicine, the root of the plant is used for tuberculosis and syphilis. In Turkmen folk medicine, cream, ointment and paste prepared from the foliage and fruit of the plant are used as an anesthetic for snake bites, corns, and hemorrhoids. The ointment and tincture of the herb of the plant is used for colds, kidney diseases to regulate the respiratory organs, the cardiovascular system and blood circulation. Healing ointment is used in folk medicine for fever, malignant tumors of the stomach and ulcers. A tincture from the fruit is used for rheumatism. One tablespoon of a well-ground leaf should be mixed with one glass of water and boiled for 10 minutes. Strain the resulting mixture through cheesecloth and drink 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.


The Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Opening in 1935, Carver Theatre was one of the leading venues for film and the performing arts for the African American community of Birmingham. Built during the Great Depression and expanded in the boom years following World War II, this theater offered all of the beauty and modern conveniences of some of the grandest downtown venues with air-conditioning and seating for 1300 patrons by 1945. Like other theaters, this downtown venue fell into disrepair as fewer residents patronized downtown theaters in the 1980s. In 1990, the city of Birmingham launched a project to restore the historic theater, which opened two venues—the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Museum and the performing arts center—in 1993.
Carver Theatre opened in 1935, serving the African American community for many years before falling into disrepair.
Backstory and Context
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame features two thousand square feet of exhibit space that convey the history and accomplishments of musicians with ties to the state of Alabama such as Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington. The museum dates back to meetings that began in 1978 and a variety of exhibits and events that connected Birmingham residents to the history of jazz music prior to the opening of the current museum on September 18, 1993. The museum sponsors performances around the city and works with teachers and community leaders to brings jazz to young people.
"Our History." The Carver Theatre for the Performing Arts. Accessed February 6, 2016. http://www.jazzhall.com/carver/history.htm


WASHINGTON — The Environmental Justice for All Act would provide long overdue, essential protections to combat the disproportionate burden Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color have faced due to toxic pollution. The House Natural Resources Committee held a markup on the bill which would ensure that environmental justice is centered in future legislation and in the transition to clean energy.
“The undue burden of toxic pollution has been put on communities of color for far too long,” said Dr. Adrienne L. Hollis, vice president of environmental justice, health, and community revitalization at the National Wildlife Federation. “This bill, developed in partnership with impacted communities themselves, would bring resources and research to begin undoing these wrongs and alleviate the public health and economic challenges facing these communities. We must take action on the disproportionate costs borne by communities of color and this bill is a crucial first step.”
The Environmental Justice for All Act, introduced by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Congressman Donald McEachin (D-Va.), would strengthen key legislation such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the National Environmental Policy Act. The bill is one of the policy recommendations put forward by National Wildlife Federation after a series of environmental justice roundtables with community organizations, elected officials, and experts. The recommendations address environmental justice issues such as water security, infrastructure, health inequities, land use, and climate change.
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Latin America has an important history of cultural and ethnical diversity. Original people (or first Nations) were diverse before the European invasion and had developed important cultural alternatives in order to establish good relationships between different groups. That does not mean that everything was peace, but that they highly valorized differences and could learn ones from the others. For example, Andean people (nowadays from Peru, Bolivia, Equator, Colombia, Chile) build their civilization taking advantage of diversity instead of trying to standardize everything. In that way, they could develop agriculture in the very hard environmental conditions of the Andes.
The Spanish conquerors did not understand very well this kind of development and generally ignored or fought again the technological and cultural practices they did not understand or did not share. And even more, the political and economic domination came together with racism and cultural discrimination. The current difficulties of cohabitation in Europe existed first – and still exists – in Latin America. Therefore, the Latin American reflection about intercultural relationships and its experiences in intercultural education can help in some way in the current reflection in Europe.
Some useful videos (all of them in Spanish)
Interculturality in Latin America:
Colombia (con metodología de una profesor española:
Intercultural and bilingual education in Peru
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Recently, specialist don’t tell too much about the hormones that are necessary for the proper functioning of our body. It is thanks to them that we have good or bad mood, we gain weight or have no problem with losing unnecessary kilograms, etc. What exactly are they for us and what is worth knowing?
Hormones are chemicals secreted by endocrine glands: the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, pancreas or even the thyroid gland that regulate the rate of our metabolism and affect our body cells depending on the purpose.
Today we look at the meaning of the thyroid gland in our body.
The thyroid gland is located below the larynx, on the front surface of the trachea. By the action of the pituitary gland – thyrotropin (TSH) it secretes 2 hormones into the bloodstream
For the production of these hormones, the body needs material such as iodine, which is supplied with food. Iodine deficiency in the daily diet causes disorders in the secretion of thyroid hormones. As a result, the increased amount of the TSH hormone causes the thyroid gland to grow, which we call goiter.
Generally,effect of thyroid hormone deficiency are: drowsiness, constant fatigue, weight gain, while excess causes weight loss or even increased sweating.
I wish you health!


In the aftermath of conflict, societies are faced with the challenge of rebuilding their education systems under the auspices of new political landscapes. Oftentimes, those that suffer most from these broken education systems are children, especially those physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
"Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare" - represents the maha mantra that the members of the Krishna Consciousness Society in BiH sing, both individually and collectively, in the city streets, which is why people colloquially call it Hare Krishna.
The life of Jews in Mostar today is anything but easy. For years, this minority population living in the city on the Neretva River has been trying to improve their position in society and preserve the rich heritage of the Jewish culture in the region.
BiH represents a society in which national and religious belonging are tightly bound together. The Law on the Freedom of Religion recognizes the Jewish community as a traditional religious community, however, it remains a religious minority. And there might, in fact, be as many as 200 religious minorities in BIH.
This was supposed to be a story about national minorities, however, it soon became an effort to find the words to best describe the greatness of a man who does not allow others to judge him based on what he is, but rather on all the important characteristics that make him WHO he is.
Would you risk your life in order to earn four BAM (two Euros)? Many Roma individuals do so on a daily basis. This perilous practice is but one indication of the multi-dimensional poverty facing the largest minority group of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). This photo story illuminates the daily adversities of the Roma population.


● ACE MITIC, Senegal
○ Prof. Cherif Diallo, Gaston Berger University, Senegal.
● ACE SMIA, Benin
○ Prof. Eugène Ezin, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
Prof. Mady Cisse, École supérieure polytechnique, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Republic of Senegal.
Title: IoT intelligent data classifier
Type of project: Research project (4 years)
The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) exposes many objects and devices to the risk of becoming, a thingbot, i.e. a botnet integrating connected objects. Using machine learning and deep learning, artificial intelligence can help develop an intelligent data classifier to enhance security. Thus, the expected results of this project are multiple:
● In the field of cybersecurity:
- AI can draw on information about known cyberthreats to instantly detect any attack attempt.
- What's more, learning can continue to improve over time, providing a solid defense against threats.
- AI can also be used for more secure mutual authentication processes between connected objects.
- Thanks to data analysis, it can create a dynamic framework for finding correlations between threats and events, so as to initiate an immediate reaction if an incident is detected.
● In the area of food safety :
- AI can contribute to better classification after identifying the nutritional and medicinal properties of local products.
- Thanks to odor and taste sensors, combined with an intelligent classification mechanism, AI will contribute to the development of an electronic nose and tongue as essential components of the organoleptic (or sensory) qualification of local products.
- It can also help to ensure effective traceability of events in the supply chain, in order to guarantee compliance with hygiene, storage and cold chain conditions, and product consumption deadlines.
- Finally, applications could be implemented to provide people with the social and economic means to buy healthy, nutritious food at any time, enabling them to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences and lead healthy, active lives.
Key words :
- Digital science research topics: Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, neural networks, cybersecurity, food safety.
- Other research topics and areas of application: Food safety, organoleptic quality, local product innovation, nutritional and medicinal properties, food preference.


The Migratory Consular Observatory of Honduras (Conmigho) reported that 7,208 Hondurans who were part of the Central American migrant caravan were deported from the United States.
With this, the deportations increased to 57%, because last year there were 75 thousand 279 repatriations, and in 2017 they were 48 thousand 22, that is 27 thousand 257 more.
Conmigho recalled that Exodus was formed in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on October 13, which was joined by thousands of people from El Salvador and Guatemala, mainly.
On November 11, the first part of the migrant caravan of the LGTB group arrived in Tijuana, which was housed in a private home in Playas de Tijuana, which motivated the neighbors to demand the immediate relocation of the Central Americans away from the area.
Despite the high statistics and dangers, Conmigho estimated that on average 200 Hondurans every day decide to leave their country to save themselves from violence and poverty, in addition to finding a job with which to improve their quality of life.
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Thus, the majority chooses to start its march to the United States or Mexico, where 44,760 Hondurans were repatriated, of whom 9,100 were minors.
The statistics of Conmigo also indicate that 174 Hondurans were deported from Europe, among them, there were 67 infants.


Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for 80% of all skin cancers. BCC most often appears on areas of the body that have the greatest amount of sun exposure. This includes the face, ears, scalp, back of the neck, and back of the arms and hands.
There are three subtypes of basal cell carcinoma.
- Superficial BCC appears as a reddish spot or patch with a fine scale on the top, sometimes with a small erosion on the surface.
- Nodular BCC appears as a waxy or transluscent nodule with a pearly white or brown pigmentation, and possibly fine blood vessels (capillaries) on its surface.
- Sclerosing (or morpheaform) BCC appears like a scar with poorly defined, blurred borders. It is usually flat with a thinning of the skin.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is relatively easy to detect and cure rates are excellent, if treated early. BCC can resemble other skin conditions, so tell your doctor if you notice unusual skin changes, such as:
- a sore that comes and goes but never completely heals or bleeds.
- a shiny bump or nodule, especially if it appears pearly or translucent or brown/reddish like a mole
- a slightly raised pink growth with a crusted depression in the center, possibly with tiny blood vessels visible on the surface
- a patch of skin that is red or irritated, especially on the chest, shoulders, arms or legs
- a white or yellowish waxy scar with poorly defined borders
Your doctor will recommend a treatment based on your medical history and the type of BCC, its size, shape, and location. Treatment options include medications such as 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod cream, curettage & desiccation, cryotherapy, excision, Mohs surgery and laser therapy. The best treatment is early detection. Examination by a dermatologist can help assess whether or not a lesion is a basal cell carcinoma.


Overall: 8.2 x 6.1 cm (3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund 1965.27
Kaolinite is a mineral that is actually a type of clay.
Carved in a soft stone that approximates ivory, the central image of the historical Buddha at the moment of his enlightenment is surrounded by scenes from his own life, including his death at the top. The scenes are arranged not strictly chronologically, but aesthetically, such that the scenes where he is standing or seated are paired.
A prayer written in a 12th-century Newari script indicates that this Indian sculpture was taken to Nepal. Buddhist travelers brought easily transportable personal devotional sculptures out of India to the Himalayas, where they served as models for local artists. Such works were valued abroad for their proximity to the source of Buddhism, founded in India during the 400s BC.
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With development proceeding at a rapid pace in California—between 2001 and 2017, the Golden State lost more than one million acres of wildlands¹—open space is an increasingly valuable commodity. Thankfully, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both Democrats) recently took a significant step to protect a large part of Riverside County in Southern California, one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, from further development by introducing legislation to establish the Western Riverside National Wildlife Refuge.
Western Riverside would be one of the largest urban refuges in the nation and provide increased access to nature for nearby Latino communities. Our partners at Hispanic Access Foundation have set up a webpage explaining the new refuge’s benefits here.
For more than a year, Senator Feinstein has been working with the county, groups like Defenders and Hispanic Access Foundation, and other policymakers to identify key areas that provide vital habitat for more than 146 species like the endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly and the California red-legged frog.
In addition to creating new and much-needed public access nature points for the entire region, the refuge would also generate jobs and safeguard clean water and air.
Defenders of Wildlife thanks Senators Feinstein and Padilla for introducing S. 4669. Establishing the new refuge is a truly bipartisan effort: Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA-42) also played a leadership role by introducing a similar bill in the House of Representatives. Stay tuned to the Hispanic Access Foundation webpage for updates and opportunities to weigh in to support this urban wildlife refuge!
1. Table 1. “The Green Squeeze.” Center for American Progress, www.americanprogress.org/article/the-green-squeeze/. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.
Monica Goldberg is responsible for overseeing Defenders' work to promote landscape-scale wildlife conservation, focusing on federal public lands management, private lands conservation, climate change adaptation


In the animal realm, being a mother is an incredible experience, especially for elephants, whose pregnancies last an average of 18 to 22 months.
Elephants are enormously large animals with equally enormous hearts and personalities! They make up for their lack of poise and equilibrium with honey. seeing this adorable elephant group embrace a rare set of twin infants.
In Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya, a pair of incredibly uncommon twin African elephants have been born. The guides from Elephant Watch Camp, who had been taught to identify individual elephants and elephant families in the reserve by Save the Elephants (STE), a UK organisation based in Kenya, spotted the newborn elephants, according to STE in a press statement. The guides informed STE researchers that there was a female and a male calf, and they later validated this information.
Twins make up for about 1% of births in elephant populations, which is extremely rare. The mothers frequently don’t produce enough milk to maintain two calves. In Samburu, twin births have only ever been documented once, in 2006. In Shaba National Reserve, both calves tragically died soon after delivery, according to a STE press release. We are all keeping our fingers crossed for the new twins because the next few days will be quite uncertain.
The twins are the offspring of a female elephant named Bora, who comes from the Winds II family of elephants. Rare newborn baby elephant cubs were breastfed by their mother Bora and watched over by a vigilant male. They ingested nutrients that environmentalists believe would help them get off to a good start in life in a Kenyan safari park.
Kenya is home to an estimated 36,280 elephants, according to the first national wildlife census that was done there last year. When for ivory was higher in 2014, that number indicated a 12% increase in population numbers.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported last year that habitat loss, notably as a result of land conversion for agriculture, had a catastrophic impact on elephant populations throughout Africa.
The most recent revision to the IUCN’s “Red List” of thrеаtened species resulted in the reclassification of African savannah elephants as “” due to a population decline of at least 60% during the previous 50 years.


“If a bullet should enter by brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.”
Today in America it’s not unusual for a gay man or a lesbian to hold public office. Among them include Congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts, New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, and New York State Senator Thomas Duane. But years ago that idea seemed unfathomable.
That was the status quo…until Harvey Milk changed everything. In 1977, Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and became the first openly gay person to do so. However Milk’s life and that of Mayor George Moscone ended on Nov. 27, 1978, when both men were assassinated by former supervisor Dan White.
The story of Milk and the San Francisco gay rights movement is told in the documentary film “The Times of Harvey Milk.” Released 25 years ago, it is one of the greatest documentaries ever. Thankfully this Oscar-winning movie is now available in its entirey both on YouTube and Hulu. It is must-see viewing for everybody, especially for those who have only seen last year’s Gus Van Sant-directed dramatization “Milk,” for which Sean Penn won an Academy Award for his portrayal of the slain supervisor.


Neutrophils, as the main cells of the first line of host defense against microbial pathogens, are responsible for pathogen recognition, inhibition of pathogen spreading into the host tissue, and finally, killing the invader cells. Neutrophils carry out these functions via numerous mechanisms, including a relatively recently described activity based on a release of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), a process called netosis. NETs are structures composed of DNA backbone, decorated with antimicrobial factors, derived from neutrophil granules. The structure of NETs and their enzymatic and microbicidal inclusions enable efficient trapping and killing of microorganisms within the neutrophil extracellular space. However, the efficiency of NETs depends on neutrophil ability to recognize pathogen signals and to trigger rapid responses. In this chapter, we focus on possible pathways involved in the release of NETs and summarize the current knowledge on triggers of this process during bacterial, fungal, protozoan, and viral infections. We also consider the mechanisms used by microorganisms to evade NET-killing activity and analyze the harmful potential of NETs against the host cells and the contribution of NETs to noninfectious human diseases.
Part of the book: Role of Neutrophils in Disease Pathogenesis


Prunes have been used for centuries to promote healthy digestion, but there are many other surprising benefits of regularly eating prunes. Prunes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin K. They are also packed with antioxidants and polyphenols, as well as other nutrients that can help your overall health. Here are some of the surprising benefits of regularly eating prunes.
1. Improved Digestive Health
Prunes are rich in fiber, which helps to move food through the digestive tract and can help to prevent constipation. Eating prunes on a regular basis helps to keep your digestive system running smoothly and efficiently.
2. Lower Blood Pressure
Prunes are packed with potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure. Studies have found that eating prunes can help to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.
3. Reduced Risk of Heart Disease
Prunes are full of polyphenols, which are compounds that can help to reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease. Prunes also contain plant compounds that can help to reduce the risk of developing plaque buildup in the arteries.
4. Improved Bone Health
Prunes are an excellent source of vitamin K, which is important for healthy bones and prevents calcium from being released from the bones. Vitamin K also helps to regulate calcium levels in the blood and can help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
5. Weight Loss
Prunes are low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them a great food for weight loss. The fiber in prunes can help to keep you feeling full for longer, so you are less likely to snack or overeat.
6. Improved Circulation
The antioxidants, polyphenols, and other compounds in prunes can help to improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. This can help to reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
7. Improved Skin Health
The antioxidants in prunes can help to improve skin health and reduce the signs of aging. Prunes can help to reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity, giving you a more youthful, glowing complexion.
Eating prunes on a regular basis can provide you with numerous surprising health benefits. Prunes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium, and other essential vitamins and minerals. They can help to improve digestive health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve your overall health. So, make sure to incorporate prunes into your diet to take advantage of these surprising benefits.


In a science fiction story called Runaround (1942), Isaac Asimov introduced his three laws of robotics. These would be built into every (fictitious) robot, and were intended to make them safe and productive for use by humans. In essence, these constituted a kind of machine morality.
Roughly stated, these laws, in order of priority, say a robot must:
1. Protect humans
2. Obey orders, except when that conflicts with first law
3. Protect itself, except when that conflicts with first or second laws
Sixty-five years later, we still only have robots to vacuum floors and mow lawns. However, we have a plethora of other electronic devices that ring, flash, chirp, vibrate and talk to get our attention. These intrude ever more aggressively into our lives.
So it's time for additional, more sophisticated rules. My proposals are that machines must:
4. Behave as reasonably expected
5. Encourage correct use (and discourage incorrect use)
6. Avoid unnecessary side-effects
7. Avoid unnecessary resource requirements
8. Work under all the circumstances in which they're intended to be used
9. Be fun to use
These are, of course, obvious to anyone who's ever studied human factors, usability or product design in general. Sadly, however, these laws are seldom followed in practice. So perhaps by listing the laws and corollaries, we can make a kind of checklist for product designers.


(Mentor) - Lake County General Health District reports that Lake County has experienced three deaths related to the flu.
In response to the current flu situation, the Lake County General Health Department will be offering two additional flu clinics for all community members:
January 12, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
January 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
These flu clinics are available to infants, children and adults and will take place at Lake County General Health District, located at 5966 Heisley Road in Mentor, Ohio.
The district is asking participants to bring their insurance cards with them at the time of their visit. Please call 350-2554 to schedule your appointment today or if you have any questions about these flu clinics.
The flu can be a mild to serious illness that could result in hospitalization.
The flu virus is easily spread by tiny droplets that are produced by coughing, sneezing or talking.
These tiny droplets can travel through the air and enter the mouths or noses of another person or land on surfaces that others may touch.
Once a person is exposed to the flu, it may take a few days for symptoms to occur. Symptoms of the flu include coughing, sneezing, fever or feeling hot and cold, running nose or stuffy nose, body aches and feeling tired.
“Regardless of whether you get your flu vaccine from us, your local healthcare provider or local pharmacy, getting the flu vaccine is your best defense in managing the flu and protecting others from getting it,” commented Tara Perkins, Lake County General Health District Director of Nursing.
Other ways to prevent the flu include the following:
• Wash your hands often, especially after sneezing or coughing and when preparing meals.
• When sneezing, sneeze into the crease of your arm, near your elbow. This will reduce the spread of germs to your hands which could then travel to other people and surfaces.
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