At Epsom Downs we follow the National Curriculum. White Rose planning is followed to support the planning of maths from Year 1 – 6. I See Maths is used to develop reasoning and problem solving. Children are given concrete experiences through using a range of manipulatives that enable the children to create visual images. The children are taught specific mathematical vocabulary and given opportunities to apply this language with the support of stem sentences.
Children spend an hour per day developing their mathematical skills within lessons. In addition, the children review previously-learnt skills through daily practice using Flashback Fours which are separate to their maths lessons.
Our Progression of Skills outlines the way in which we teach calculation and how skills are built upon throughout the school. This enables the children to become fluent in mathematics, reason and solve problems.
We recognise that maths should be taught in a practical, creative and meaningful way, linked to everyday life and therefore ensure that it is linked to year group topics, making use of the outdoors wherever possible.
National Curriculum Progression Primary
Addition and Subtraction Calculation Policy
Multiplication and Division Calculation Policy
Maths Policy Statement 2022-23
We subscribe to Mathletics, to reinforce mathematical learning at school and at home. Tasks are set by the class teacher and then children are able to play against each other on live Mathletics.
Children are able to access Mathletics via their Google and Wonde logins. Children can gain bronze, silver and gold certificates weekly.
We subscribe to Times table Rockstars to support the learning of times tables. Children are expected to practise their times tables weekly as part of their home learning. Children are able to access Times table Rockstars via their Google and Wonde logins.
Year group expectations are:
Year 1 - Number Bonds to 10 and 20 and count in 2, 5 and 10.
Year 2 - 2, 5, 10s times tables and count in 3s
Year 3 - 3, 4 and 8 times tables
Year 4 - 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12 times tables
Year 5 - Continue to practice to 12 x 12 to increase fluency
Year 5 and 6 - Continue to practice to 12 x 12 to maintain fluency


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Never Ending Project Boards are a great way to extend understanding. These projects include different types of activities to engage every kind of learner.
How they work: Print out the project board. After reviewing, decide how many boxes need to be completed. Allow readers to work at their own pace and complete the agreed upon activities. While graphic organizers can be used, it is possible to create each box from generic items. Additionally, many of these project pieces lend themselves very well to audio-visual work.
Fact Brackets: A Very Cool Research and Writing Activity
This writing activity allows kids to make choices while writing sentences about fiction and non-fiction topics. Simply print and assemble the brackets poster. Then, writers can choose a winner in each bracket. Every time they choose a winner, they write a fact about the winner. The ending result is a lot of sentence writing practice, a lot of research practice and 5 sentences about the winning choice that can be turned into a quality piece of writing. This activity works independently, in small groups, or as a whole class. It’s great for enrichment work and reluctant writers. Simply print and go!


According to my dictionary, 'oligopoly' means "a market situation in which control over the supply of a commodity is held by a small number of producers, each of whom is able to influence prices and thus directly affect the position of competitors."
This game is a management simulation for one to six players, and the objective is for each participant to create wealth at a faster rate than his competitors. The computer gives each player a balance sheet for the year, generates a forecast for demand and costs, and tells each manager about the capital goods industry.
Using the computer's information on price, production, marketing, research and development, new equipment and dividends, the managers have to make decisions. When each has done so, the computer compares these and displays two reports for all firms. Results may be kept secret by agreement, as the program includes the option of using a punter for annual reports, forecasts and newsflashes.A bar chart compares the share values for each firm, and a pie chart shows each firm's share of the market. Occasionally, news of imports, overtime and changes in taxes may be flashed up on screen, and this new information may make it necessary to alter decisions.
A duration of between 2 and 50 years is selected before play begins, and a useful feature is that even if a game were to be played twice with exactly the same decisions, the results would be likely to differ as the computer generates random factors. I also like the way in which shareholders demands have to be taken into consideration as the managers decide how much of their profits to share with them! If you think you have entrepreneurial skills, try them out with Oligopoly!
Control keys: clearly explained and kept as simple as possible
Keyboard play: very good
Graphics: sensible use of graphs and tables in most programs. The graphics in Airline are particularly good
Use of Colour: limited


The number of people with diabetes worldwide jumped by more than four times from 108 million to 422 million between 1980 and 2014. About 8.5% of adults globally have the condition. In 2016, an estimated 1.6 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes, making it the seventh leading cause of death that year.
As of 2015, 30.3 million Americans, or just over 9% of the population, were living with diabetes. In 2017, 84 million had prediabetes, or higher than normal blood sugar levels, which will turn into diabetes if left untreated.
This chronic disease affects how the body turns food into energy. The key player in the process is insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas in response to rising glucose levels in the blood.
There are three types of diabetes. People with Type 1 diabetes, about 5% of diabetics, make very little or no insulin. They must take insulin every day to live. People with Type 2 diabetes don’t use insulin well. Their body is not capable of regulating blood sugar levels. The third type, gestational diabetes, develops in pregnant women and normally goes away after childbirth.
Some of the most severe diabetes complications include ketoacidosis, which can be fatal, kidney disease, amputation, and blindness.
To compile a list of the 10 biggest warning signs of diabetes, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed multiple studies and reports by independent health organizations, such as the American Diabetes Association, JDRF, a leading Type 1 diabetes research group, the American Academy of Dermatology, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and the National Institutes of Health.
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DESCRIPTION: Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks that have a two- valved hard shell, a soft body with respiratory, digestive and reproductive organs, and a muscular foot for locomotion, burrowing and orientation. The shiny layer inside the shell is called the nacre, or mother of pearl.
HABITAT: Freshwater mussels live on river bottoms and most require clean, flowing water to survive and reproduce.
RANGE: Worldwide, there are an estimated 1,000 species of freshwater mussels, about one-third of which occur in the United States. The vast majority of U.S. mussels are found in the southeast, with more species being found in the Tennessee and Mobile River basins than anywhere else on Earth.
MIGRATION: Adult mussels are largely sessile, rarely moving far along the river bottom. Larvae and juveniles are carried downstream by river currents and can be carried upstream on the gills of their host fishes.
BREEDING and LIFE CYCLE: Females lay eggs and brood them inside chambers in their gills called marsupia. Females draw sperm in through their siphons after males release their sperm into the water. The fertilized eggs develop inside the female into tiny larvae called glochidia. The glochidia must attach to the gills of a host fish or salamander to complete development. Some mussels produce lures to attract fish,? others trust chance and release their glochidia into the water column, and others package their glochidia into free-floating packets called conglutinates that look like prey items to infect fish that try to eat them. After a few weeks, perfectly formed tiny mussels drop off the gills and if they land in suitable habitat, than a new bed of mussels will grow bringing into being the next generation. Most mussels live around 60 to 70 years in good habitat.
FEEDING: Mussels feed by filtering algae, bacteria, phytoplankton and other small particles out of the water column. They are in turn preyed upon by fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals.
THREATS: Water pollution, runoff and sedimentation, dams, invasive species, overcollection.
POPULATION TREND: Nearly 70 percent of U.S. mussels have undergone population declines, with some species experiencing declines of more than 90 percent.


If your ancestors migrated to Iowa in the 1800s from eastern states, it's possible they traveled the National Road. Extending 600 miles from Cumberland, Maryland, it crossed the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, terminating at Vandalia.
The National Road, in many places known today as Route 40, was built between 1811 and 1834 to reach the western settlements. It was the first federally funded road in U.S. history. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed that a trans-Appalachian road was necessary for unifying the young country. In 1806 Congress authorized construction of the road and President Jefferson signed the act establishing the National Road.
The National Road was the primary route immigrants and east coast settlers used in their western migration. Small towns sprung up along the pike. Fueled by guides published for emigrants that contained articles "containing glowing accounts of the beauty, advantages, and fertility of the Iowa country” combined with a fatal epidemic of cholera and drought in the middle states, migration to Iowa soared.
During the years 1854 to 1856, one account states: " 'The immigration into Iowa the present season is astonishing and unprecedented'. 'For miles and miles, day after day, the prairies of Illinois are lined with cattle and wagons, pushing on toward this prosperous State. At a point beyond Peoria, during a single month, seventeen hundred and forty-three wagons had passed, and all for Iowa.' '' Another account: "The Immigration to Iowa this season  is immense far exceeding the unprecedented immigration of last year, and only to be appreciated by one who travels through the country as we are doing, and finds the roads everywhere lined with movers." The steam ferry at Rock Island [Burlington, Illinois] running one hundred trips a day was not able to accommodate the traffic.


Preparation of Ultrafine Metal Powder by Ball Milling
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The superfine metal powder has the characteristics of small size and large specific surface area. The metal parts made from it have excellent mechanical properties, special magnetic properties, high conductivity and diffusivity, high reaction activity, and catalytic activity. Therefore, ultrafine metal powder materials can be widely used in aerospace, ship, automobile, metallurgy, chemical industry, and other fields.
Ultrafine metal powder can be prepared with mechanical and physical methods. The mechanical method is a kind of processing method by which the bulk metal is broken into powder with mechanical force. It can be divided into mechanical impact grinding method, airflow grinding method, ball milling method, and ultrasonic grinding method. Here, we would share the preparation method of ultra-fine metal powder - ball milling method in the mechanical method.
The ball milling method is mainly divided into the rolling ball method and vibration ball milling method. This method uses the mechanism that metal particles are broken and refined due to deformation at different strain rates. It has the advantages of low selectivity to materials, continuous operation, and high production efficiency. It is suitable for dry grinding and wet grinding and can be used to prepare powder for various metals and alloys. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to grade in the process of powder preparation. Its simple process and large output can be used to prepare some ultra-fine nano powders of high melting point metals and alloys, which are difficult to obtain by conventional methods.
AEM Deposition, as a professional metal powder manufacturer and supplier, provides all kinds of pure metal powder. Such as hafnium powder, molybdenum powder, titanium powder, chromium powder, niobium powder and so on. See the table below for further details.
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Read Psalm 126.
Walter Brueggemann offers a framework for reading the psalms in terms of orientation, disorientation, and re-orientation. In Psalm 126, Israel has endured a terrible disorientation – ripped from their homeland and forced into exile by the Babylonian empire. After 70 years, the people are allowed to return to their lands. The psalmist leads them in giving thanks to God for their return. However, things have changed. The younger generation has no memory of how things were before. They have to re-orient themselves based solely on the stories they heard as children.
Most of us cannot image being in exile. You may have left home to attend college or maybe you are living at home. Either way, things have changed. It can be disorienting. Standing out in this otherwise positive psalm is verse 5: “May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy” (NRSV). Verse 6 follows in the same vein. Dealing with change involves grieving what once was in order to fully live into what is and will be. In other words, change is hard.
Psalm 126 is about remembering our disorienting seasons of change and learning to give thanks for God’s presence in every season, as God is always inviting us into new ways of being (re-orientation). During this season of Advent, may we be faithful in reflecting on and anticipating God’s presence each season of our lives.
Always Present God, by your Holy Spirit guide us as we seek to follow in the Way of Jesus – a way of way of hope, peace, joy, and love. Even as we grieve the loss of old ways of being, help us to give thanks for the ways you are always inviting us forward. Amen.
Rev. Dr. Eric O. Ledermann
UKIRK Presbyterian Campus Ministry at Arizona State University


More and more companies are utilizing printed circuit boards inside of the electronic equipment they create and use. They’re doing it, in large part, because printed circuit boards allow for them to fit large circuits into small boards that don’t take up much space. Take a look at some of the other benefits these companies are taking advantage of with printed circuit boards.
Printed circuit boards are cheap to produce.
Printed circuit boards have risen in popularity in recent years because they’re cheaper to make than traditional circuit boards. Companies can have them made using mass production, which cuts costs significantly. This allows them to place printed circuit boards into equipment without spending a fortune. These boards are also easy to repair if any problems pop up.
The circuits on them do not move around.
All of the various components that are included within a printed circuit board are connected directly to the board through solder flux. This prevents the parts on a printed circuit board from moving around. Therefore, if you use printed circuit boards in a piece of equipment, you won’t ever have to worry about a particular component coming free and moving around inside of it.
The circuits also don’t produce much electronic noise.
When the components on a printed circuit board are all laid out the right way, there won’t be much electronic noise created when you’re using an electronic instrument. The components should be situated so that electronic currents can take short paths to get to where they need to go. This cuts down on radiation and electromagnetic waves, which will result in less electronic noise overall.
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World military expenditure in 2020 is estimated to have been $1981 billion, the highest level since 1988. World military expenditure as a share of global GDP rose to 2.4 percent. This increase was largely due to the fact that most countries in the world experienced severe economic downturns in 2020 related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The five biggest spenders in 2020, which together accounted for 62 percent of global military expenditure, were the United States, China, India, Russia and the United Kingdom.
With a military budget of an estimated $778 billion, the USA remained the world’s largest spender in 2020, accounting for 39 percent of global military spending.
China, the world’s second-largest military spender in 2020, is estimated to have accounted for 13 percent of the global total.
At $72.9 billion, India’s military spending in 2020 was 2.1 percent higher than in 2019 and 34 percent higher than in 2011. It is estimated to have accounted for 3.7% of global military spending. This increase can be largely attributed to India’s ongoing conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir and renewed border tensions with China, as well as India’s more general rivalry with China as the main regional power in Asia and Oceania.
This data story highlights the findings of a report published by SIPRI, which tracks military expenditure and arms trade globally.
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The preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out guidelines, which guide the people of the nation, and to present the principles of the Constitution, and to indicate the source from which the document derives its authority, and meaning. The hopes and aspirations of the people are described in it. The preamble can be referred to as the preface which highlights the entire Constitution.
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly and came into effect on 26 January 1950, celebrated as the Republic day in India.
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The Wealth of Nations Book I, Chapter 11
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Book I, Chapter 11
Of the Rent of Land
- We can assume that when it comes to rent, landlords will always charge as much as their tenants are willing to play. Rent is also connected to the prices of products. For example, if the price of potatoes goes up, then so will the rent that people charge on land that's being used for potato farms.
- Rent will also change with the value of what comes out of the property. For example, if someone suddenly discovered a ton of coal on a piece of land, the landlord would jack up the rent on that land because people would start making tons of money off of opening coal mines. The same goes for land that starts producing more food than usual.
- Of all the people who make money in society, Smith thinks that landowners are the worst because they don't have to actually do anything to make their money. Bosses of companies help to produce products while workers create all kinds of new things. But landlords just sit back and do nothing for their money.
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"Vitamin C is a specific antagonist of chemical and bacterial toxins."
Over 50 years ago, it was Toronto physician William J. McCormick, M.D., who pioneered the idea that poor collagen formation, due to vitamin C deficiency, was a principal cause of diverse conditions ranging from stretch marks to cardiovascular disease and cancer. This theory would become the foundation for Linus Pauling and Ewan Cameron's decision to employ large doses of vitamin C to fight cancer.
Over twenty years before Pauling, McCormick had already reviewed the nutritional causes of heart disease and noted that four out of five coronary cases in hospital show vitamin C deficiency. McCormick also early proposed vitamin C deficiency as the essential cause of, and effective cure for, numerous communicable illnesses, becoming an early advocate of using vitamin C as an antiviral and an antibiotic. Modern writers often pass by the fact that McCormick actually advocated vitamin C to prevent and cure the formation of some kidney stones as far back as 1946. And fifty years ago, McCormick "found, in clinical and laboratory research, that the smoking of one cigarette neutralizes in the body approximately 25 mg of ascorbic acid." His early use of gram-sized doses to combat what then and now are usually regarded as non-deficiency-related illnesses set the stage for today's 100,000 mg/day antiviral/ anticancer vitamin C IV's.


It seems unbelievable that Sept. 4 marked the 10th anniversary of the worst fire in Texas history.
The destructive fire that started on Sept. 4, 2011, lasted over a month, charring over 34,000 acres in Bastrop Country and leaving two dead and 1,673 homes destroyed.
It reduced 96% of Bastrop State Park to ash.
Ten years ago, Central Texas suffered from severe drought conditions, and the landscape became crisp with dry vegetation.
Just days away from the height of hurricane season, Tropical Storm Lee ran up the Gulf Coast, bringing wind gusts over 30 mph.
These straight-line winds caused trees to break, and in at least two places, their interaction with power lines led to sparks pouring onto dry grass and the blaze starting.
Despite the Bastrop County Complex Wildfire in 2011 and the Memorial Day flood in 2015 that led to dam failure and other fires, Bastrop State Park is open today and showing new growth.
In January 2013, replanting of "drought-hardy" loblolly pines trees began, and now there are over 2 million.
Low-intensity prescribed burns were used again in the fall of 2014 to clear out the dead, dry fuels.
In July 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized a program to help the Houston toad, an endangered species.
Erosion continues to be one of the biggest issues.
Bastrop County developed a Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Residents are encouraged to remember and thank first responders every year on Sept. 4.


(1855–1916). American astronomer Percival Lowell predicted the existence of a planet beyond the orbit of Neptune. He initiated the search that ended in the discovery of Pluto (now classified as a dwarf planet).
Lowell was born on March 13, 1855, in Boston, Massachusetts. A member of the distinguished Lowell family of Massachusetts (he was brother to Harvard University president A. Lawrence Lowell and poet Amy Lowell), he devoted himself from 1883 to 1893 to literature and travel. He spent much of the time in the Far East, which he described in Chosön (1886), The Soul of the Far East (1888), Noto (1891), and Occult Japan (1895). During part of this time Lowell was counselor and foreign secretary to the Korean Special Mission to the United States.
In the 1890s Lowell, inspired by the 1877 discovery of “canals” on Mars, decided to devote his fortune and energy to the study of that planet. He built a private observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona (the Lowell Observatory). Lowell championed the now-abandoned theory that intelligent inhabitants of a dying Mars constructed a planet-wide system of irrigation, utilizing water from the polar ice caps, which melt annually. He thought the canals were bands of cultivated vegetation dependent on this irrigation. Among his many books on this subject is Mars and Its Canals (1906). Lowell’s theory, long vigorously opposed, was officially debunked by information received from the U.S. spacecraft Mariner 4 when it flew past Mars in July 1965.
Early in the 20th century Lowell made an elaborate mathematical study of the orbit of Uranus. He believed that certain irregularities occurred because of the action of an unseen planet beyond Neptune; he subsequently calculated that unknown planet’s probable position. In 1905 he organized a systematic search for the planet by the staff of his observatory, and in 1915 he published his “Memoir on a Trans-Neptunian Planet.” Lowell died on November 12, 1916, in Flagstaff. However, the search for the planet continued, and in 1930 astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh working at the Lowell Observatory discovered Pluto.


Week 10: Worm Farms, Ancient African Kingdoms, West African Anansi Tales, Capoeira, and The Museum o
During Zoo class this week, City Kids learned about vertical migration and winter homes. Our kids worked together to create worm farms that demonstrate the way worms bury themselves deep in the ground during cold weather.
Continuing our unit on Africa, our kids had a lesson about the Ancient Kingdoms of Mali and Ghana. They learned about taxes, and the gold and salt trade in the ancient Kingdoms. We played some fun games to demonstrate the lesson, and the kids made jewlery with "gold" beads.
For Game Day, we had a follow up lesson on West Africa. One of our parents taught the kids about the Ghana tradition of oral storytelling. The kids learned about the concepts of Griot, the trickster figure, wisdom, and greed; after, they listened to stories about Anansi the spider and Brer Rabbit. The kids then had a chance to work on coming up with their own stories, and each of them presented their story to the group.
For Game Day, we also had our weekly Capoeira lesson. During their lesson, the kids practiced their moves, but they also learned about rhythm and call and repsonse.
For those of you interested in listening to music similar to what our kids listen to while practicing their Capoeria, enjoy:
For our field trip, we went to the Museum of African Art. We had an intimate session with a Jali (the proper name for Griot, we learned). She told the kids a couple of wonderful stories that showed how beautiful and animated storytelling can be. We also talked about call and response, and the kids tried out one of her instruments.
Following the storytelling, the kids had a lesson about music in African and African Ameircan art. We ended with a coloring craft. It was a fabulous end to a lovely week!


Our Art Curriculum by grade is as follows:
In Grades K-8, the program is filled with projects and activities that will enhance self expression, boost critical thinking habits, improve collaborative participation, grow creativity and develop communication skills through writing and talking about art. We will focus on exploration of the art world through Art Production, Art Criticism, Aesthetics, and Art History. All students will have studio experiences in techniques such as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, fibers, and mixed media.
Above all, the goal for our young students is to develop a love of art. Each year new skills and techniques are progressively built upon, beginning with basic motor skills and advancing through the fine arts media. Throughout K-2, the fundamental art language of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design are learned and used as a part of our normal vocabulary.
Building on the fundamentals of art, students are encouraged to use their God-given gift of creativity and imagination, and are challenged to create meaningful and personal works of art. History and culture is an integral part of our inspiration and understanding, ranging from our local community to North Carolina and United States contexts.
We continue the exploration of different art techniques and materials, expanding artistic skill. Mediums used in Middle School become more advanced skill and technique. Our inspiration and understanding of art expands to a comprehensive history of art from the beginning of human society to present. Students learn the vocabulary and analytical skills necessary to appreciate and critically evaluate their work and the work of others.


Creating Opportunities in Mathematics through Equity and INclusion (COME-IN)
"Equity work requires high levels of and continuous accountability, assessment, and reflection for all"
--From Equity Talk to Equity Walk (McNair, Bensimon, & Malcom-Piqueux, 2020, p5)
Resources for Assessing and Improving Equity and Inclusion in the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Mathematics and statistics departments are working to improve the equity, diversity, and inclusivity among their students, faculty, and staff. However, the resources to needed to accomplish such goals are scarce. To help fill this gap, TPSE supported a working group to create COME-IN (Creating Opportunities in Mathematics through Equity and INclusion), a modification of the AAAS SEA Change Departmental Awards core criteria and guidelines.
COME-IN is a guide for a department in the mathematical and statistical sciences to conduct a holistic self-assessment of its policies, practices, and outcomes related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. It is a structured yet flexible framework for collecting and interpreting data in a way that is adaptable to a broad range of departments and programs. Collecting data and making meaning from those data will equip a department to engage in a deep-dive strategic planning process.
TPSE is providing this resource to departments and programs in the mathematical and statistical sciences to support the community’s systemic transformation to one that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive.
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How do you study the Bible? The most common Bible study mistakes are in interpreting the context of the passage. There are many methods to study the Bible and each has its benefits. But which ones are right for you? Follow these tips to begin your study:
Journaling as a method of Bible study is not limited to just writing key words and phrases, but can also involve drawing visualizations of thoughts and emotions evoked by a particular passage. Bible journaling can help you process the words and passages you read more deeply by using your creativity. Incorporate doodling, underlining, and circling text to add even more depth and meaning to your Bible study.
When you study the Bible, you may find it helpful to use cross-references to help you make sense of certain passages. Cross-references in the Bible are lists of parallel passages and ideas. They can provide more information about events, places, and people. Often, cross-references link to specific words, similar ideas, or events that were written in other parts of the Bible.
A Book-by-book study of the Bible is an excellent way to deepen your understanding of the Scriptures. You can start with the first book of the Bible (Genesis) and move on to other books as you study. These studies will give you a solid background in how to approach the Bible as literature and narrative. This course meets every Sunday in Room 121. There is no registration fee, but you do need to purchase a study guide.
Characters to study
There are many different types of Bible character studies you can pursue. Character Bible studies can be part of an existing study or can stand on their own. For example, you can look at Abraham’s wife Sarah and compare her character to Abraham. A study of Abraham can focus on Abraham’s faith and obedience to God. It can also focus on the character’s spiritual development. In either case, character Bible studies can help you learn a lot about Abraham.
Using a translation that sticks closely to the original text
While it may not seem like it, the idea of using a translation that sticks closely to the original texts is worth considering if you want to fully understand the biblical text. There are several types of Bible translations and choosing the right one is critical. The following are some examples of Bible translations to consider:


There are a myriad of tools you can use in the field of cybersecurity to safeguard yourself. They include VPNs and antivirus software, two essential security systems that can keep you safe and secure on your laptop and other devices.
Certain antivirus programs come with a VPN. While this can be an excellent option, VPNs included in antivirus programs are usually limited and don’t offer the same level protection as standalone VPN services. Your budget and needs will determine whether you decide to purchase an antivirus program that includes a VPN.
A good antivirus with a VPN should include excellent protection against malware and detection. It should have the DNS-based Ad Blocker, a prevention Engine to identify and fix any vulnerabilities in your apps, aswell being a reliable VPN that secures all your data. It should be reliable and fast with a killswitch feature to stop connection issues in the event that the VPN drops.
Antivirus software is designed to fight viruses, which are a constant danger to your computer. By monitoring your device and comparing your running programs with known malware types, it is able to identify and eliminate viruses. Antivirus software must be continually updated because new threats are developed every day.
A VPN can keep you private online by encrypting the data that is transmitted between your computer and server. This can block hackers as well as your ISP and other third-party companies from gaining access to your https://bestappsguide.net/free-antivirus-software personal information and browsing habits. It can also allow you to bypass geo-restrictions and access websites that normally be unavailable in your location.


|Obama and Merkel in idyllic surroundings in Bavaria, Germany. Photo credit: Reuters / Michael Kappeler / Pool.|
By Anders Lorenzen
Last month at a G7 summit in Bavaria, Germany, world leaders pledged to vein themselves off fossil fuels by the end of this decade.
Climate change slipped down the agenda at the summit, with Russia, EU’s debt crisis and corruption topping it. But Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande had lobbied hard to get it to the top of the agenda, as the crucial Paris climate summit COP21 is less than six months away.
A communiqué released by the group stated: “We commit to doing our part to achieve a low-carbon global economy in the long-term, including developing and deploying innovative technologies striving for a transformation of the energy sectors by 2050”.
The seven largest economies in the world urged other countries to follow suit, stating that they would accelerate access to renewable energy in Africa as well as increase their efforts to support vulnerable countries dealing with the impacts of climate change.
Though green advocates would be concerned that no actual targets of greenhouse gas emissions were agreed on at the summit. The countries did say that a legal framework with binding targets must be reached in Paris later this year in order to tackle climate change.
The developments were seen as a major milestone by green groups, with online campaigning group Avaaz jubilant saying that Merkel says Auf Wiedersehen to fossil fuels while Greenpeace says that the vision of a 100% renewable energy future is starting to take shape.
Opinion: Why the prospects of a global deal on climate change have improved since the Copenhagen failure
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New record for the world’s longest lived animal, reported in the Guardian:Quote:A clam that lived on the seabed in the frigid waters off Iceland’s north coast has been hailed as the longest-lived animal ever discovered.
The mollusc, which is thought to have lurked beneath the waves until at least the age of 405, would have been a juvenile when Galileo picked up his first telescope, Hamlet was first staged and the gunpowder plot failed to blow up King James I.
The Arctica islandica clam was plucked from 80m-deep water by researchers at Bangor University in Wales, who were dredging the north Iceland shelf for the creatures. By studying their shells, the scientists hope to learn how the marine environment has changed in recent centuries.
The clams are born as larvae which drift through the oceans until they settle on to the seabed and begin to grow shells. Unlike scallops, they cannot propel themselves, but burrow down into the sea bed where they filter and feed on a constant rain of nutrient-rich phytoplankton.
“It’s a mind-boggling amount of time to be sat there doing that,” said Dr Wanamaker.
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Pillowcases are things that cover the pillow core under the towel, like a cloth pocket.
Pillowcases are an important part of modern pillows. Ancient people did not use pillowcases. They used pillow cores and pillow towels.
Modern pillow cases have three common one-piece bag types, Oxford type (with flat edges) and frilled types. All three types of pillowcases have an inner seal for fixing the pillow, so that some reinforcement measures are not required on both sides.
Material of pillowcase
Cotton, cotton polyester and rayon can be used to sew pillowcases, but the most comfortable pillowcase material is pure cotton fabric, which is breathable and hygroscopic and does not irritate the skin. Modern people also like to use silk pillowcases, also known as silk pillowcases. Silk is a good thing and has many reputations such as fiber queen and soft gold. More than 97% of silk is composed of animal protein, which is rich in 18 kinds of amino acids necessary for human body. Silk is said to clean and maintain skin and increase skin cell vitality. Especially for sensitive skin, delicate skin of infants and young children, and the skin of the elderly, this silk pillow is introduced to avoid silk slippery and ensure the elasticity of the pillow. It also adds highly elastic cloud silk, which is uniquely breathable, moisture-permeable and cool. Performance such as slippery and close-fitting, besides giving you refreshing and silky natural super-feeling, guarantees full elasticity and durability. With natural silk pillowcases, your delicate skin will no doubt be more carefully taken care of.


Valentina Tereshkova of Russia was the first woman to successfully complete a space mission, having been selected from more than four hundred applicants and five finalists to pilot Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963. The 26-year-old returned to the stratosphere three days later on June 19. At the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, she was a carrier of the Olympic flag.The former cosmonaut is now 81 years old.
The United States did not send a woman into space until 20 years later when Sally Ride joined the STS-7(7th Shuttle Mission-Challenger 2) mission on June 18, 1983. Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978.
Ride was the third woman in space overall, after USSR cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova (1963) and Svetlana Savitskaya (1982).
Ride remains the youngest American astronaut to have traveled to space, having done so at the age of 32.
After flying twice on the Orbiter Challenger, she left NASA in 1987. She worked for two years at Stanford University‘s Center for International Security and Arms Control, then at the University of California, San Diego as a professor of physics, primarily researching nonlinear optics and Thomson scattering. She served on the committees that investigated the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters, the only person to participate in both.
Ride died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 61 on July 23, 2012.


Dinopedia: A Brief Compendium of Dinosaur Lore (Hardcover)
An illuminating and entertaining collection of dinosaur facts, from A to ZDinopedia is an illustrated, pocket-friendly encyclopedia of all things dinosaurian. Featuring dozens of entries on topics ranging from hadrosaur nesting colonies to modern fossil hunters and paleontologists such as Halszka Osm lska and Paul Sereno, this amazing A-Z compendium is brimming with facts about these thrilling, complex, and sophisticated animals. Almost everything we know about dinosaurs has changed in recent decades. A scientific revolution, kick-started in the late 1960s by astounding new discoveries and a succession of new ideas, has shown that these magnificent creatures were marvels of evolution that surpassed modern reptiles and mammals in size, athletic abilities, and more. Darren Naish sheds invaluable light on our current, fast-changing understanding of dinosaur diversity and evolutionary history, and discusses the cultural impacts of dinosaurs through books, magazines, and movies. Naish also shows how our emerging view of these animals is very much a human story about ambition and competing egos, revealing that controversy and disagreement are commonplace in the vigorous field of dinosaur studies. With a wealth of original illustrations by the author, Dinopedia is an informative and entertaining collection of lore for the dinosaur lover in all of us.
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Darren Naish is an author, illustrator, and zoologist affiliated with the University of Southampton, and has worked as a consultant for museums, traveling exhibitions, and media outlets such as the BBC. His books include Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology and the Reality behind the Myths and Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved. Website tetzoo.com Instagram @tetzoo Twitter @TetZoo


We could be experiencing marsquake-like tremors here on Earth as well.
NASA's InSight Mars lander has been closely listening to the activity inside the core of the Red Planet. And something is stirring deep beneath the surface — earlier this year the rover recorded its first ever marsquake. But what caused it?
Michael Manga, a planetary scientist at the University of California at Berkeley, has a new theory as to what may be causing marsquakes.
During the day, liquid groundwater seeps into tiny pores in the ground. As temperatures plunge at night, the top layers of groundwater freeze, building pressure inside those pores – as detailed in in his paper published earlier this month in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
This pressure could then loosen faults and cause marsquakes just below the surface — the kind of thing NASA's InSight lander has been recording.
The catalyst for the quakes themselves could either be the tidal influence of Mars's moon Phobos or pressure changes in the planet's atmosphere caused by the warming and cooling by the Sun, Manga and his team found.
The theory could even explain other landscape patterns on the Red Planet such as icy ridges and volcanos seen on icy moons.
Manga draws a lot of comparisons to the process of fracking . In the incredibly wasteful and environmentally damaging process, water is injected deep into the ground to allow valuable resources like natural gas and petroleum to flow more freely.
And the comparison doesn't end there: in Oklahoma and Texas, shallow quakes have been recorded — and scientists from Yale found a correlation with nearby fracking activity.
READ MORE: Ice-squeezed aquifers might create marsquakes [American Geophysical Union]
More on marsquakes: NASA’s InSight Mars Lander Just Recorded Its First Ever Marsquake


The Beginning of Boxing in Britain, 1300–1700
Many books have discussed boxing in the ancient world, but this is the first to describe how boxing was reborn in the modern world. Modern boxing began in the Middle Ages in England as a criminal activity. It then became a sport supported by the kings and aristocracy. Later it was again outlawed and only in the 20th century has it become a sport popular around the world.
This book describes how modern boxing began in England as an outgrowth of the native English sense of fair play. It demonstrates that boxing was the common man’s alternative to the sword duel of honor, and argues that boxing and fair play helped Englishmen avoid the revolutions common to France, Italy and Germany during the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. English enthusiasm for boxing largely drove out the pistol and sword duels from English society. And although boxing remains a brutal sport, it has made England one of the safest countries in the world.
It also examines how the rituals of boxing developed: the meaning of the parade to the ring; the meaning of the ring itself; why only two men fight at one time; why the fighters shake hands before each fight; why a boxing match is called a prizefight; and why a knock-down does not end the bout. Its sources include material from medieval manuscripts, and its notes and bibliography are extensive.


The sudetic lousewort - also known as fernweed - (Pedicularis sudetica subsp. scopulorum) is a non-native European import member of the Orobanchaceae family that is found primarily in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming. Like other louseworts, it is parasitic on the living roots of neighboring plants. This one was found growing at approximately 12,000 feet on the continental divide, just east of Aspen, Colorado.
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March 6, 2013 | Health Care For Children, healthcare reform
Preventive care and treatment for children with mental illness is the focus of a bill that has been introduced in Congress. The bill would provide funding to increase access to mental health services for children in public schools. Senator Al Franken is sponsoring the bill, called the Mental Health in Schools Act. He says it is intended to ensure that schools provide access to critical mental health treatment for children who need and deserve the services. Funding would be provided through grants.
The Mental Health in Schools Act would establish a grant program that would:
- Expand access to mental health services in schools;
- Support schools that work with community-based organizations to expand access to mental health services for students;
- Provide assistance through grants to schools to train staff, volunteers, families, and other members of the community to recognize the signs of behavioral health problems in students and refer them for appropriate services; and
- Authorize $200 million in grant funding per year over five years, and eligible schools may apply for up to $1 million per grant year, based on the size of their student population.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Grace Napolitano, calling the bill critical and saying it could address the need for on-site school-based care.
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Choose a symbol, a character, or an event to analyze in the novel, Invisible Man. Elaborate on your analysis here in a comment and respond to your peers! Ralph Ellison uses innumerable literary devices in this novel to send complex messages about identity, society, and the individual. What do YOU think he's saying?
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What is it about this novel that compels you to turn the page?
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A misleading social media post claims the country considers COVID-19 no more dangerous than the ordinary flu
Update: Paragraph added on 5 September 2021 to include link to Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) website.
The ‘COVID-19-is-a-flu’ lie continues to circulate in a new guise.
A viral post that looks like a news report claims that Norwegian health authorities have decided that COVID-19 is no more dangerous than “influenza or the cold virus”.
The post came to the attention of Namibia Fact Check via WhatsApp and appears to have been circulating in Namibian WhatsApp and other social media groups.
The viral post claims the following:
This latest false claim comparing COVID-19 to the flu has been debunked by fact checkers since it first started circulating online in late September 2021.
The false claim appears to have followed the publication of an interview with a Norwegian public health official that was published by Norwegian news website VG on 20 September 2021.
The VG interview was with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) assistant director and vaccine manager, Geir Bukholm.
However, the text of the viral post, which mimics a news report, that emerged on Namibian WhatsApp mirrors an article that was published by a website called ‘World Today News’, according to American fact checker PolitiFact.
In an article published on 30 September 2021, PolitiFact indicated that they had interviewed an NIPH official and that it was stated to them that Bukholm “did not say that the coronavirus is no more dangerous than the flu. He said that most vaccinated people who are infected with the virus experience only cold-like symptoms”.
“It is not correct that the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has claimed that ‘Covid-19 is no more dangerous than ordinary flu,’” said a spokesperson for the institute.– PolitiFact
It is clear from multiple fact check articles of the claim attributed to the Norwegian health official that his statements have been misrepresented by various online media outlets.
Furthermore, there is no statement on the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) website speaking to the classification of COVID-19 as no more dangerous than “influenza or the cold virus”.


In the study, published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, researchers in Australia used an enzyme that binds to the coronavirus RNA and degrades the part of the genome (set of genetic information) it needs to replicate inside human cells.
In this way, SARS-CoV-2 was prevented from multiplying and infecting other cells, according to the research authors.
For this work, the scientists adapted the CRISPR "molecular scissors" technique, known for its precision, so that it recognised the new coronavirus.
"Once the virus is recognised, the enzyme is activated and cuts the virus into pieces," Sharon Lewin, lead author of the research from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, quoted by the AFP news agency, simplified.
The technique also proved effective in halting viral replication in virus samples belonging to the Alpha variant lineage, first identified in the UK in late 2020.
"We still need better treatments for people hospitalised with Covid-19. Current possibilities are limited and at best only reduce the risk of death by 30 percent," Sharon Lewin pointed out.
According to the director of the Peter Doherty Institute, despite the promising results obtained in the laboratory, which the scientists want to validate in a next step 'in vivo' with animals, it will take "years, not months" for the CRISPR technique to translate into widespread treatments.
In their view, however, the 'molecular scissors' could prove useful in the fight against Covid-19 by helping to develop "an inexpensive, non-toxic, oral antiviral drug".
The CRISPR technique has revolutionised genome manipulation for its precision and ease of use, allowing the DNA or RNA strand to be cut at a specific, selected location and the genetic code inside the cell to be modified.
Its application has shown promise for eliminating genetic mutations at the origin of cancers in children.
Clinical trials are being developed with this technique for the treatment of other cancers and rare genetic diseases.
Easy way to stop all human diseases? Stop being human?
By Kari Lehto from Other on 14 Jul 2021, 22:32


Scientists have found catalysts in lunar rocks that could see us making fuel in space
Soil samples gathered by China’s Chang’e-5 spacecraft in late 2020 have been tested as catalysts for water splitting and carbon dioxide conversion. The goal is to be able to make oxygen, hydrogen and other fuels on the Moon, using only materials available on the lunar surface. That would reduce the need to transport chemicals from Earth, which is expensive and difficult.
Scientists have proposed a new technology called extraterrestrial photosynthesis. The approach tries to maximise the use of lunar resources, including extreme temperatures and intensive sunlight. The method uses water and carbon dioxide exhaled by astronauts to make a range of chemicals and takes advantage of the extreme environmental conditions on the Moon, which include temperatures that range from –173°C at night to 127°C during the day.
The team analysed the lunar samples and found that iron-, magnesium- and titanium-rich compounds present in the rocks could catalyse a number of processes. The scientists successfully tested the compounds as electrocatalysts to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water using sunlight. The lunar samples were also tested as photocatalysts for converting carbon dioxide into fuels like methane and methanol. The soil also has a porous structure, which provides a larger surface area for reactions.
Read the full story in Chemistry World.
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Stöðu-brunnrOld Norse Dictionary - stöðu-brunnr
Meaning of Old Norse word "stöðu-brunnr" (or stǫðu-brunnr) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- stöðu-brunnr (stǫðu-brunnr)
- m. a well of still water, N. G. L. i. 341, Trist. 11.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, stöðu-brunnr may be more accurately written as stǫðu-brunnr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛏᚢᚦᚢ-ᛒᚱᚢᚾᚾᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
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- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)


3D Printing jobs, solutions in education, Universities.
The Power of 3D Printing for Prototyping, and Cost
3D Printing has revolutionized industries like biomedical devices and touchscreens, offering many benefits. In implantable biomedical devices, this technology enables customization and rapid prototyping. It allows for the creation of intricate designs with complex geometries, utilizing a variety of materials. This customization ensures a better fit and improved patient outcomes. Moreover, 3D Printing expedites prototyping and iteration, allowing designers to test different touchscreen designs quickly. This accelerates development and reduces time-to-market and costs. The cost-effectiveness of 3D Printing is particularly advantageous for small-scale or customized production runs. By harnessing the power of this technology, the production of implantable biomedical devices and touchscreens becomes more efficient, accessible, and tailored to specific needs. As 3D printing technology evolves, we can anticipate even more incredible advancements and innovations in these fields.
Using 3D printing to improve implantable biomedical devices, touchscreens and more.
Scientists at Stanford using stem cells to 3D-Print Heart Tissue
Using stem cells to 3D-Print heart tissue is an exciting development in regenerative medicine. The research was conducted by a team of scientists at Stanford University and published in Nature Communications in 2021.
The scientists used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create heart tissue that could be used to repair damaged heart tissue. iPSCs are a type of stem cell that can be generated from adult cells, such as skin cells, and reprogrammed into a pluripotent state, meaning they can develop into any cell in the body.
The researchers created a bio-ink of the iPSCs and a supporting matrix, which they then used to 3D-Print heart tissue with a complex microarchitecture that closely mimics the structure of actual heart tissue. By using 3D Printing to create personalized heart tissue from a patient’s stem cells, it could be possible to replace damaged heart tissue with healthy, functional tissue.
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Keeping a distance of 6 feet from others is one of the most effective tools we have to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is your best defense against the virus.
Overstocking means others may have to go without. A good rule of thumb: buy supplies for two weeks. Choose delivery and curbside pickup where available. If you must shop inside, practice physical distancing.
Choose a room in your house where sick household members can recover away from others. If caring for someone, take steps to protect yourself.
Fear and anxiety are normal reactions to a very abnormal situation. Connect with friends and family virtually, and take care of your health. Know that help is available.
When you’re prepared for a crisis, emergency responders can focus limited resources on those with the highest need.
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In the world of computers the word fried is used to refer to hardware or systems that have been rendered completely useless. One common example is to refer to a non-working hard drive as “being fried”. In more general electronics, fried refers to components that have been burned by excessive voltage, heat or electrical damage.
Friendquest a slang term used to describe the act of sending a friend request to another person on a social networking site (SNS).
On social networking sites (SNS), like Facebook, friends are the people on the same SNS that you have added as a contact from within your own profile. On some social networking sites you may be required to accept a person’s friend request before they can see your profile, on other sites it may be an […]
- front end
(1) For software applications, front end is the same as user interface. (2) In client/server applications, the client part of the program is often called the front end and the server part is called the back end. (3) Compilers, the programs that translate source code into object code, are often composed of two parts: a […]
- front page optimization
Abbreviated as FPO, front page optimization is the process of increasing the amount of visitor click-through and reducing bounce rates. This process helps identify short and long term solutions in the areas of home page loading and rending times.
- front screen projection TV
Front screen projection works like a rear projection TV, only the cathode ray tubes are built into a separate unit that projects the image onto the front of the TV screen. The screen and projector are separate so the viewing size is mainly limited to the size of your room. More expensive front screen projectors […]


Westview Education Pathway
10th Grade Courses:
Lifespan Development (1st Semester)
This course explores the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of individuals across the lifespan. External impacts on development, including family structure and practices, social and technological forces, and resources available to individuals and their outcomes will be explored. Classroom, laboratory, and educational leadership activities are supplemented through Educators Rising.
Principles of Education and Training (2nd Semester)
This course is designed to introduce students to career opportunities and related skills in the Education and Training career field, including teaching and professional educational training. Students will explore topics related to the foundation and history of education, the philosophy of education, roles of educators, instructional and assessment methods, diversity of cultures and communities related to educational settings, learner development, and professional development.
11th Grade Course:
Best Practices in Education
This course is a continuation of the Introduction to Education and Training course and is the second course in a three course sequence. Students will further engage in topics related to instructional and assessment methods, including differentiation of instruction. Students will also develop active listening skills necessary for educators, and demonstrate positive feedback techniques. Students will gain skills related to planning for instruction, which will be utilized in the field experience (the third course in this sequence). Classroom, laboratory, and educational leadership activities are supplemented through Nebraska Educators Rising, a career and technical student organization.
12th Grade Course:
Education and Training Internship
Through this capstone experience, students will apply previously developed knowledge and skills into a structured workplace experience. This volunteer experience may take place within a school environment for those seeking teaching careers, or within the business and industry community for those seeking careers in professional educational training. Goals are set cooperatively by students, their instructor, and respective supervising professionals. Opportunities may include experience teaching in a controlled setting by designing learning experiences and facilitating presentations. Students will focus on improving their instructional strategies through coaching from their teacher and supervising professionals.
Available Dual Enrollment Courses & Certifications: Principles of Education and Training is dual enrolled through UNO as TED 1010
Suggested Electives: Performing and Fine Arts, World Language of Choice, Speech, Psychology & Sociology
Student Organizations: Educators Rising


Among Christians and students of the New Testament, Cana is best known as the place where, according to John's gospel, Jesus performed his first miracle, the turning of a large quantity of water into wine at a wedding feast (John 2:1-11) when the wine provided by the bridegroom had run out. None of the synoptic gospels record this event, but in John's gospel it has considerable symbolic importance: it is the first of the seven signs by which Jesus's divine status is attested, and around which the gospel is structured. The story has had considerable importance in the development of Christian pastoral theology, since the facts that Jesus was invited to a wedding, attended, and used his divine power to save the celebrations from disaster, are taken as evidence of his approval for marriage and earthly celebrations, in contrast to the more austere views of Saint Paul as found, for example, in 1 Corinthians:7.
The other references to Cana are in John 4:46, which mentions Jesus is visiting Cana when he is asked to heal the son of a royal official at Capernaum; and John 21:2, where it is mentioned that the apostle Nathanael (usually identified with the Bartholomew included in the synoptic gospels' lists of apostles) comes from Cana. Cana is not mentioned in any other book of the Bible, nor in any other contemporary source.
There has been much speculation about where Cana might have been. John's gospel is not a reliable historical source, and most modern Christians who are not biblical literalists would regard the story of the wedding at Cana as of theological rather than historical significance. But the gospel was apparently originally written for a group of Jewish Christians, and very possibly a group living in Palestine, so it is unlikely that the evangelist would have mentioned a place that did not exist. A tradition dating back to the eighth century identifies Cana with the modern village of Kefr' Kenna, about 7 Km northeast of Nazareth. However more recent scholars have suggested alternatives, including the ruined village of Kenet-el-Jalil, about 9 Km further north, and Ain Kana nearer to Nazareth and a better candidate on etymological grounds. This is not a matter on which certainty is ever likely to be achieved.


Solanus Casey Panel #14564
A stained glass depiction of Blessed Solanus Casey
Solanus Casey was born in 1870 as Bernard Francis Casey. Casey became a priest of the Catholic Church and was a member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He became known for his work with those who were ill as well as his great faith and abilities as a spiritual counselor. Friar Solanus Casey resided in Detroit where he came to be revered. He was also a noted for his love of the violin. Saint Solanus Casey was canonized by Pope Francis in 2017.
Solanus Casey was a Catholic priest and a member of the Capuchin Franciscan Order who lived in the United States during the 20th century. He is known for his deep faith, humility, and his dedication to serving the poor and the sick. Many people consider him to be a model of Christian charity and a great example of how to live a life of service and devotion.
The stained glass window of Solanus Casey is a fitting tribute to his life and legacy. Stained glass windows are a traditional form of religious art that have been used in churches for centuries. They are often used to depict scenes from the Bible, as well as saints and other important figures from Christian history.
The Solanus Casey stained glass window is used to depict him in his traditional Capuchin Franciscan habit, with his humble and gentle demeanor. It includes a Bible (he was a devout priest who spent many hours in prayer).
The stained glass window of Solanus Casey can serve as a reminder of the importance of serving others and of living a life of deep faith and devotion. It may inspire parishioners to follow his example and to dedicate themselves to acts of charity and kindness. Additionally, it can provide a beautiful focal point for worship and reflection, adding to the overall beauty and ambiance of the church.


Indian Journal of Science and Technology
Year: 2016, Volume: 9, Issue: 48, Pages: 1-6
S. A. Bragadeesh* and A. Umamakeswari
School of Computing, SASTRA University, Thanjavur – 613401, Tamil Nadu, India; [email protected], [email protected]
Objectives: A reliable and effective data communication is required without imposing overheads in terms of energy, communication costs, processing and the network latency. Data aggregation is the process which provides capabilities like In-Network processing, reducing the communication overhead, eliminating redundant packet transmissions and increases the lifetime of the network. Methods: A method for implementing secure data aggregation using Lightweight Cryptographic primitives is proposed which is suitable for resource constrained networks. Security services provided include authentication, integrity and confidentiality. A Lightweight Cryptography algorithm SPECK is used for encryption and decryption of the aggregated data. Instead of using the same key repeatedly an unique key is generated for every session. Findings: By implementing security primitives it is possible to provide basic services that are required to make the established network immune to attacks. The proposed method is analysed in terms of execution time, memory usage and throughput and provides better results in comparison to existing standard encryption algorithms. Application/Improvement: It is very well suited for application in which the data needs to be processed periodically and continuously. The future scope of work includes analyzing the scalability and communication overhead for large network of nodes and Homomorphic evaluation of the algorithm to deliver end-to-end security services.
Keywords: Lightweight cryptography, SPECK, Secure Data Aggregation, Wireless Sensor Network
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A Homeowner Association and a Property Owners’ Association sound similar, and they can be, but they can also function very differently depending on the situation. The following outlines the main differences between an HOA and a POA.
HOAs Defined In an HOA, homeowners become members of the association board and work to better the particular community in which they live. A person must own and occupy the property in order to be an acting member of an HOA, and the services offered by an HOA are exclusively for residential homeowners. The purpose of an HOA is to enforce and maintain community standards, and membership is generally required if you live within the community. The HOA has a list of rules and regulations that dictate how the community is run, and homeowners must abide by the guidelines. In order to maintain the community standards, there are rules in place for things such as yard maintenance, outdoor color schemes, parking, and so forth. Membership dues are required and in exchange, an HOA is responsible for managing all common areas of the community such as parks, pools, and workout facilities.
POAs Defined POAs can be synonymous with HOAs, but they can also be larger and broader. A POA is all about real estate – it can be comprised of nothing but empty lots, but is most often comprised of property managers, business owners, and homeowners who occupy a given area. A POA is generally centered on a landmark, for example a lake, park, or golf course, in hopes that people will buy the land because of its location or amenities. The purpose of a POA isn’t to regulate community standards; the purpose is to boost and support the local real estate industry. Because a POA is concerned with driving real estate, it will often provide educational, legislative, and/or networking services to property owners.
A POA may be concerned about the longer term and the larger picture than an HOA may be, and will not necessarily have the same regulations as an HOA might have. Not all POAs have rules and regulations like HOAs do, but some are , in fact , run exactly like an HOA. However, this varies from case to case. Each type of association helps to regulate a piece of property, but the type of property and the exact services offered differs between each.
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The key tasks of collaborative editing
Ryan says, “I believe that there are several different roles people must play in order for a seminar discussion to be productive. When you are collaborating in a team on a shared document, like notes for instance, there are also several distinct kinds of things you can do”:
- Add a thought, even a germ of an idea.
- Ask someone a question about what they said. Extend what someone wrote. Add details. Explain further. Add an example. (The number-one rule of collaborative editing is the same as in improv: “Yes, and.”)
- Find new scholarly and primary sources and add them to a shared bibliography.
- Link it to something new. (In the editing interface, you can use the link tool on the right-hand side of the page [or below in small screens] to insert a link to a page that does not exist yet.)
- Suggest a change by making a constructive comment or criticism.
- Do some clean-up, e.g. revise, proofread, add or correct citations to sources and add references, or move bits around for a better overall flow.
- Say thank you, pay a compliment, give a thumbs-up.
Let’s try to practice doing all these things when we work on a shared knowledge base for the class.
There are also some important things not to do:
- Copy from another source without attribution.
- Speak on behalf of someone else, instead of allowing that person to speak for themselves.
- Delete things without adding new things.
- Avoid taking risks; it’s ok to be wrong, and it’s ok to start with an undeveloped idea.
- Copy from these collaboratively-written documents without attribution.
- Let other people do everything.
And then there’s at least one thing that Ryan is not sure about right now:
- Can you say “I” in a collaboratively authored and edited document? When?
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1. Biogenic summertime emissions surrounding NYC are very large; temperate forest coverage of the surrounding regions (NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA) is greater than 20 million hectares.
2. Nighttime Cl2 in the marine layer can be very enriched in the NY region (black line) compared to the west coast (red line), leading to rapid oxidation at sunrise.
3. Summertime flow is often from the S-W quadrant; polluted quadrant for NY Metropolitan area (>20 million people impacted).
4. Urban plume (with high NOx, anthropogenic VOCs, VCPs, aerosol) mixes with Biogenic and Marine systems.
Biogenic precursors to SOA are among the highest outside SE US.
oProposed diel study of night-into-day chemical mechanisms would be a first, especially with proposed instrumentation.
The NYC region is the most densely populated region in CONUS (>23 million).
There has not been a recent comprehensive airborne study of the atmospheric chemical processes focusing on this region.
GOTHAAM’s integrated state-of-the-art chemistry payload.
Recent VOC-centric aircraft campaigns* underscore the lack of information in the NE US (Chen et al., 2019). GOTHAAM encompasses VOC studies.
*SOAS, NOMADDS cover the similar region as SENEX
Biogenic derived SOA (BSOA) in July 2013 illustrates the significant production in the GOTHAAM region. There is a large difference between the NYC region and the central/western US. (Carlton et al., 2018)
Objective 1. Quantify the relative contributions from the various volatile organic compound (VOC) sources (biogenic, fossil fuel, combustion, consumer products) and how they contribute to chemical reactivity.
Objective 2. Determine the relative potential contribution of each VOC class to secondary organic aerosol (SOA) as the anthropogenic plume evolves.
Objective 3. Quantify the relative importance of the various oxidation processes for both gas phase and aerosol species, and how the relative importance of these processes vary across the diel cycle and as a function of the chemical system (biogenic/urban/marine).
Objective 4. Investigate how nighttime chemical processes influence the subsequent day’s initial chemical composition.


Bayer, the inventor of aspirin, took action against cancer. German pharmaceutical giant Bayer bought the substance mixture, which is thought to be a solution to cancer, from an Israeli company. Cancer, the disease of the century, is the subject of research all over the world. The Israeli company Compugene has made significant progress in this research.
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer, which has factories around the world, bought the substance from Compugene, which it thought was a good start for a cure for cancer. Bayer plans to work on this substance in its own laboratories to reach the final solution. Having bought all rights to the item, Bayer will make an upfront payment of $10 million to Compugene. If the drug is successful, it will pay an additional $500 million.
It was stated that the substance in question has not yet been tested on humans. It was emphasized that the basis of the research was that the two molecules acted together and took over the management of the immune system. It has been reported that with this substance, the body's own immune system is supported and the fight against cancer cells is attempted with malicious tumor.
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The chart below shows the figure for work hours per week in the industrial sector in four European countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make ccomparisons where relevant.
The bar graphs depict the number of hours worked per week in the industrial sectors in France, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK for 2002.
Overall, it is apparent that the maximum number of workers worked was 36 to 40 hours, but in France, the maximum number of workers worked 31 to 35 hours per week. An in-depth analysis of the bar graphs reveals that, in France, approximately 50 % of the workers work 31 -35 hours per week. Only 20% of workers worked 40 – 50 hours.
Sweden witnessed the highest proportion of people working for 36-40 hours. Sweden workers contributed the least when it comes to working for 1 to 14 hours per week compared to the UK, Denmark and France, where almost 10 % of workers worked just between 1 – 14 hours per week.
Furthermore, the percentage of workers in the UK with working hours 46-50 and 50+ hours is almost 20% compared to other European countries, where only 10% work in France and Denmark and just over 5% in the case of Sweden.
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Statistics tell us that basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer) affects approximately 1 million men and women per year, with an average lifetime risk of 33-39% for men and 23-28% for women. By comparison, vitiligo, a chronic skin condition in which patchy areas of the skin lose their pigment, affects only about 1% of the population at any given time. What’s interesting is the relationship between vitiligo and skin cancer.
Researchers at the University of London identified 7 genes that influence the likelihood of a person developing vitiligo. They conducted a study with 4300 women and men, 2813 of whom had vitiligo; the others showed no signs of having the disorder. Every one of the 4300 in the study had those 7 genes. The combination of the 7 genes were arranged in one of two variations–the variation that caused an increased likelihood of developing vitiligo and the variation that did not.
What’s even more interesting, however, is that the gene mutation that increases the risk for developing vitiligo also decreases the risk of developing skin cancer, ie, basal cell carcinoma. In other words, those who had a higher risk of developing vitiligo had a lower risk of getting skin cancer, and vice versa.
The bottom line, obviously, is this: you don’t know which gene variation you have, and since you don’t, keep using sunscreen! The likelihood of developing skin cancer is much higher than the chances you’ll get vitiligo.


Great big "blooms" of bizarre, beautiful, blue and purple creatures have been washing up on local beaches in recent days. These relatives of jellyfish that do not sting (but still may cause allergic reactions in some) are called Vellela Vellela or "purple sailors" and were seen in just the last day or so on Ocean Beach, and on Pacifica beaches in recent days.
Sightings of huge beachings were also seen along the Oregon coast in early July, marking what seems to be a resurgence of the species after years of being scarce.
A Cal Academy of Sciences expert tells ABC 7 says that shifting onshore winds are what blow the Vellela Vellela onshore, because they actually do sail across the oceans surface en masse. And there's nothing really to worry about because, though such major beachings don't typically happen this late in summer, he says, they are not unusual and don't represent any sort of ecological threat to the species. But, I repeat, people might not want to touch them because of the possible-allergic-reaction thing.
In other, perhaps unrelated news, starfish have been experiencing a "catastrophic" die-off all along the Pacific coast recently, likely due to warmer ocean temperature. (Hello, catastrophic El Nino winter to come.)


This week we focused on the letter Bb.
On Tuesday, we focused on the theme of bugs. For morning centers, we made “bugs” to match the teen number on the bug themed card, did our Bb says /b/ page, match letter sound to the bug themed ABCs, and counted bugs in our bug coloring book. For afternoon centers, we traced/wrote the letter Bb, put together bug puzzles by putting in order teen numbers, made our ABCs with pop-its, and patterned with linking chains. At the end of the day, we played ABC and number bingo. Today, we also had our graduation pictures taken.
On Wednesday, we focused on the theme of the book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear. For morning centers, we practiced adding with Brown Bear cards, did a Brown Bear cut and paste, did a Brown Bear creative writing, and laced with Brown Bear lacing cards. In the afternoon, we had specials with all four all-day teachers. At the end of the day, we cut out our marble painting bunny that we made in art last week.
On Thursday, we focused on the theme of butterflies. For morning art, we made a “surprise” and painted a butterfly by putting paint on the one side and then folding the paper and rubbing the paint to the other side. For afternoon centers, we counted butterflies with counting mats, did a life cycle of the butterfly sequencing page, matched beginning sounds with a butterfly theme and worked on butterfly symmetry mats. At the end of the day, we did a butterfly directed drawing.
Since it was so nice this week, we got to play outside some for recess and big room. We had a great time!!!!!
Until next week,


World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Mediterranean Sea
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Elmer Hubbard papers
Elmer Hubbard served as Radioman Second Class in the US Navy's 1st Naval Beach Battalion in the Mediterranean and European Theaters, as well as the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Buckingham attack ship during World War II. Hubbard participated in the amphibious landings at Anzio, Salerno, and Southern France. The collection consists of original wartime transcribed, typed, and mimeographed letters from original handwritten letters Hubbard wrote to his parents.
Leo and Marie Jennings papers
Diana Naylor Morgan papers
This collection relates to Diana Naylor Morgan who served as a junior USO hostess in New Jersey during World War II. The collection includes an oral interview with Morgan, news articles, photographs, and letters sent to her from American and British soldiers deployed overseas during World War II.
In the letters, servicemen describe their day to day activities while deployed overseas, their locations, views on the Japanese, and opinions about the Atomic Bomb. A letter dated June 2, 1944, written by an American sailor Ernest Feasy was not censored; Feasy describes how he is waiting for D-Day to arrive.
Reserve Officers Association collection
This collection relates to the Reserve Officers Association and the experience of its members during World War Two.
Werner Wisian manuscript
William R. Lueders collection
The collection of William R. Lueders contains an oral history transcript of an interview provided by the Reichelt Program for Oral History. Lueders served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a cameraman in the 163rd Signal Photo Company in the North African, Mediterranean, and European (ETO) Theaters. The collection also includes two photographs of an unnamed concentration camp in France and a Veteran's questionnaire.


From Space to Stream: Using Satellites to Enhance Source Water Quality Monitoring
With funding from the National Atmospheric and Space Administration (NASA), Hazen developed a Remote Sensing Water Quality Decision Support System (DSS) that gives water utilities ready access to NASA’s satellite remote sensing data, filtered for watersheds of interest and presented in a usable format for utility staff.
At a Glance
- The Hazen Decision Support System (DSS) gives water utilities ready access to NASA’s satellite remote sensing data, filtered and presented in a way that is easy for utility staff to analyze and summarize for decision-makers.
- Remote sensing data provides a low-cost way to increase utilities’ spatial and temporal understanding of source water quality and the impacts of related watershed changes.
- As more data becomes available, the Hazen DSS can further refine it to provide quick access and facilitate accurate analyses.
Josh Weiss, PhD, PE, D. WRE serves as Hazen's Director of Water Resources Innovations, leading applied research projects that integrate new data sets and analytical tools to enhance utility decision-making.
While it is well-established that terrestrial conditions within the watershed influence surface water quality, most water utilities do not have the capability to monitor contaminated watershed sources with great temporal or spatial detail. In most cases, a water utility’s knowledge of source water quality is limited to monthly or even quarterly measurements at a few discrete locations, typically within the water body itself.
While useful, these data are not sufficient to allow for full characterization of seasonal trends or annual variations in concentrations or character of critical water quality constituents. Satellite data, on the other hand, can provide frequent observations across an entire watershed of the subtle changes to environmental conditions that drive water quality.
Remote sensing data is highly valuable as a low-cost way to increase utilities’ understanding of source water quality and the impacts of related watershed changes. As more data becomes available, the Hazen DSS can further refine this information to provide quick access and facilitate accurate analyses for decision-makers.


The emotional ecliptics are the resyncing of the field frequencies set in space which have devolved the humans of Earth.
Around 150,000 thousand years ago the events occurred that began changing the fields in space around Earth. Thus changing the very evolution of humans.
The frequencies around the human brain affects its range of frequency, determining what is expressed physically, psychologically, and spiritually.
Example – emotional ecliptic “Abandonment” which is listened to from February 19 – 28.
The Abandonment Ecliptic has kept the inferior olive of the brain to 1 – 2 Hz. This slowing of firing of the inferior olive is accepted as normal by current neuroscience. Yet when faced with the pain of abandonment the brain cannot move past it unless the frequency of the inferior olive can go from 2 – 4 Hz. This slowed firing being set by the ecliptic frequency fields around Earth.
Tragically, this is why despite one’s hard work in “therapies” or cultural change one still has a decreased response to life in the face of the pain of abandonment.
Each Emotional Ecliptic is one voice file created to be listened to each day of the prescribed dates.
The Emotional Ecliptics have dictated what occurs on Earth in human evolution. Each Emotional Ecliptic comes in wave frequencies during certain alignments in the ecliptic.
To set your soul essence free of them, they must be listened to on the prescribed days of the year ONLY.
Example – the Emotional Ecliptic Abandonment voice file would be listened to on Feb 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28.
This can be listened to year after year, but only on Feb 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28.
Note: If one skips a day just listen to as many of the 10 prescribed days as possible.
The emotional ecliptics are to allow the field frequencies of the Milky Way to begin to evolve the human race.


by Blayne Soriano, Level 2 CrossFit Coach and CrossFit Kids Coach
Your heart health is something you should pay very close attention to. Heart disease is one of the top leading diseases in the United States.
Though heart disease is a widespread term and can be used to describe the range of conditions that can affect your heart, a common one among them is the buildup of fatty substances in the arteries.
There are many types of heart disease but the preventions are similar. Let me list a few:
- Managing stress
- Getting good sleep
- Cutting back on salt
- Avoiding saturated fats
- Eating more fish
- Opting for clean food; meaning whole foods
- Getting exercise three to four times a week
- Cutting back or quitting the consumption of alcohol and or smoking.
Your heart health should matter to you, so pay attention to your daily habits.
The CrossFit methodology stands for following a sustainable and balanced nutritional plan (stay away from carbs) alongside functional exercise movements that carry over into your real everyday life. For example, a mother power walking while holding her child on her hip would fit into this type of fitness.
CrossFit workouts are tailored to the individual and are different every day. But while individualized, the philosophy includes building a support network of training with friends and making new friends.
Be good to your heart!


The bank runs in Greece have been on my mind the past few days and in order to properly think about what is happening, I have been gathering my thoughts on the nature of bank runs in general.
- Network effects are powerful because they have momentum.
- This momentum works in both directions: both when the network is growing as well as when the network is collapsing.
- Since network effects can collapse on themselves just as easily as they can grow upon themselves, people often label the collapse of any network effect as a “bubble.”
- But bubbles are actually the collapse of unsustainable network effects. Not all collapsed networks are bubbles.
- Money and, more broadly, credit are subject to network effects.
- (Indeed, modern money derives all its value from the network effect.)
- Banks are systemically dependent on the network effects of money and, in particular, credit.
- All money is credit, and credit is just another word for trust.
- In other words: The more people trust a bank, the more trustworthy that bank becomes.
- Bank runs are simply the collapse of the network effects surrounding credit, as people lose trust that their deposits can be withdrawn.
- This is why, like all other network effects, bank runs are self-fulfilling, contagious, and very difficult to stop once they have started.
- Because if everyone does withdraw their cash, there will not be enough cash to go around.
- And this is why the role of the central bank (which can create as much cash as it wants) as the lender-of-last-resort is so crucial to financial stability.
The European Central Bank has said that it will not act as the lender-of-last-resort to halt the Greek bank run. The interesting question now is whether the bank run will spread into Italy and Spain. And what the European Central Bank will do about it.


Behavioral health problems such as depression, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse are among the most common and disabling health conditions worldwide, collectively robbing millions of their chance to lead healthy and productive lives. The good news is that there are effective treatments for most mental health conditions. The bad news is that most people in need don’t receive effective care due to stigma, a shortage of mental health specialists, and lack of follow through.
Integrated care programs try to address this problem by providing both medical and mental health care in primary care and other clinical settings. Offering mental health treatments in primary care is convenient for patients, can reduce the stigma associated with treatment for mental disorders, builds on existing provider-patient relationships, and can help improve care for the millions of patients who have both medical and mental disorders. There is a wide range of integrated programs, some of which are based on robust evidence and some of which are not.
Collaborative Care (CoCM) is a specific type of integrated care developed at the University of Washington that treats common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety that require systematic follow-up due to their persistent nature. Based on principles of effective chronic illness care, Collaborative Care focuses on defined patient populations tracked in a registry, measurement-based practice and treatment to target. Trained primary care providers and embedded behavioral health professionals provide evidence-based medication or psychosocial treatments, supported by regular psychiatric case consultation and treatment adjustment for patients who are not improving as expected.
Collaborative Care originated in a research culture and has now been tested in more than 80 randomized controlled trials in the US and abroad. Several recent meta-analyses make it clear that Collaborative Care consistently improves on care as usual. It leads to better patient outcomes, better patient and provider satisfaction, improved functioning, and reductions in health care costs, achieving the Triple Aim of health care reform. Collaborative Care necessitates a practice change on multiple levels and is nothing short of a new way to practice medicine, but it works. The bottom line is that patients get better.
Use our Resource Library to find materials about Collaborative Care, have our Implementation Guide take you through the process of implementation, or browse the following pages to better understand the model.
View the American Psychiatric Association's video introductions to CoCM.


Ten years into research they call “exhaustive,” scientists at the University of Washington and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging are reporting in the journal Cell Metabolism that they’ve isolated 238 genes linked to aging in yeast cells.
After working with undergrads to painstakingly delete a single gene from each of 4,698 yeast strains, they say that when any of these 238 genes are not present, the yeast’s life span goes up—and that 189 of these genes hadn’t before been linked to aging.
One gene, LOS1, produced “particularly stunning results,” the institute reports—deleting LOS1 alone helped extend life span by 60 percent. LOS1 is influenced by a genetic “master switch” that’s already associated with reduced caloric intake; switching it off seems to mimic the positive health benefits of fasting.
Will these findings in yeast have any bearing on humans? “Almost half of the genes we found that affect aging are conserved in mammals,” says lead author Dr.
Brian Kennedy. “In theory, any of these factors could be therapeutic targets to extend healthspan. What we have to do now is figure out which ones are amenable to targeting.” The findings come on the heels of research out of the University of Southern California finding that a five-day-a-week diet designed to mimic fasting with an up to 50 percent reduction in caloric intake also slows aging, improves the immune system, and reduces heart disease and cancer