(b) Design values must be chosen to minimize the probability of structural failure due to material variability. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, compliance with this paragraph must be shown by selecting design values that ensure material strength with the following probability:
(1) Where applied loads are eventually distributed through a single member within an assembly, the failure of which would result in loss of structural integrity of the component; 99 percent probability with 95 percent confidence.
(2) For redundant structure, in which the failure of individual elements would result in applied loads being safely distributed to other load carrying members; 90 percent probability with 95 percent confidence.
(c) The effects of temperature on allowable stresses used for design in an essential component or structure must be considered where thermal effects are significant under normal operating conditions.
(d) The design of the structure must minimize the probability of catastrophic fatigue failure, particularly at points of stress concentration.
(e) Design values greater than the guaranteed minimums required by this section may be used where only guaranteed minimum values are normally allowed if a “premium selection” of the material is made in which a specimen of each individual item is tested before use to determine that the actual strength properties of that particular item will equal or exceed those used in design.
[Doc. No. 4080, 29 FR 17955, Dec. 18, 1964; 30 FR 258, Jan. 9, 1965, as amended by Amdt. 23–23, 43 FR 50592, Oct. 30, 1978; Amdt. 23–45, 58 FR 42163, Aug. 6, 1993]
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How does one mold such complex principles as peace, justice and sustainability into a coherent story? The difficulty reflects the media’s broader struggle to convey how these themes are mutually linked.
Seeing Systems: Peace, Justice and Sustainability connects the dots between three of society’s most pressing challenges and helps participants find pathways for powerful change in our everyday lives. Together, participants expand their people power and begin to make a real difference for good. NWEI’s self-led discussion courses are designed to spark shared learning, shared stories, and shared action. Each course book also includes tips and guidelines to help facilitators organize a course.
- Introduce participants to values, visions, and practical actions they can take toward a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.
- Bring to light entrenched values and assumptions that reinforce destructive practices and unhealthy systems.
- Help participants develop systems thinking skills, which allow them to see the connections between and promote peace, justice and sustainability.
- Inspire participants to become leaders toward peace, justice and sustainability in their own communities and spheres of influence.
Participants read each week’s material (which may include brief articles, book excerpts and/or links to online content) on their own. During each session, group members take turns facilitating by leading others through discussion questions provided in the course book.
The curriculum/ program is designed to be implemented:
- In self-facilitated groups of adults.
This curriculum/program primarily focuses on:
- Environmental Education
- Nonviolent Communication
- Peace, nonviolence, conflict transformation
- Social & Economic Justice
The group size that works best for the curriculum/program:
- Small groups of 8 to 15
Age range the curriculum/program is aimed towards:
- University Students – Undergraduate
- University Students – Graduate
- Lifelong Learners / Adult Education
Time frame of instruction:
- 6 one hour sessions
Monetary Program Fee?
- $27 for the course book
- No special training needed to organize a course.
- Name: Lacy Cagle
- Organization: Northwest Earth Institute
- URL Address of Organization: www.nwei.org
- Email Address: l[email protected]


Machining Parts for Electrical Appliance
Electrical appliance generally refers to all appliances that use electricity. From a professional point of view, it mainly refers to the switch on and breaking of the circuit and the transformation of circuit parameters; an electrical device, equipment and component for controlling, regulating, switching, detecting and protecting electric circuits or electrical equipment; From the perspective of ordinary people, it mainly refers to some electricity equipment commonly used in the household to provide convenience for the life, such as television, air conditioning, refrigerators, washing machines, a variety of small appliances and so on.
Foreign countries usually classify household appliances into four categories: White appliances, black appliances, beige appliances and new green appliances. White goods refers to products that can replace people's housework, such as washing machines, refrigerators, etc., or products that provide people with a higher quality of living environment, such as air conditioners and electric heaters; Black appliances are products that can provide entertainment, such as color TV sets, audio, game consoles and so on; Beige appliances refer to computer information products; Green household appliances refer to products that can be used efficiently and save energy on premise of qualified quality. Green appliances do not cause harm to human body and surrounding environment in process of use and can be recycled after scrapping.
Machining parts are mainly used for electrical motors, housing and bracket. Welcome to order custom machined parts


While there has been a focus on RSV and COVID-19 cases, the flu is also causing concern of a tripledemic as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 33 states have at least high levels of the flu as of the week ending November 19.
Through November 19, the flu has killed 2,900 people in the U.S. It has also caused 53,000 hospitalizations. The spike will likely cause the most active flu season since 2019-20 as social distancing largely curtailed influenza.
The CDC reports that New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas are reporting the highest levels of the flu.
Only 11 states reported minimal or low levels of the flu for the week ending Nov. 19.
It is not uncommon for flu cases to begin spiking this time of year, especially given that people are traveling for the holidays and participating in large indoor gatherings.
“When you now open up in society -- people now maybe are under-vaccinated, not everybody is wearing a mask,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, “we're trying to get back and are getting back to some degree of normality -- you almost have like a rebound effect of something that was very low for two seasons.
“If you look at the flu over the last couple of years, in the peak of the COVID back in 2020 and 2021, we were having the lowest flu seasons on record. So, it's not surprising that we're seeing it return back.”
Although flu cases are ramping up, officials say vaccines are still a good option, along with washing hands, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding those who are ill.
While 2020-21 and 2021-22 marked very low flu levels, 2019-20 was considered a more active year. The CDC reported a total of 25,000 flu-related deaths and 390,000 hospital visits.


From the U.S. Department of Education…
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), of the U.S. Department of Education (Department), is pleased to publish, A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities.
OSERS’ mission is to improve early childhood, educational, and employment outcomes and raise expectations for all individuals with disabilities, their families, their communities, and the nation. To assist students and youth with disabilities to achieve their post-school and career goals, Congress enacted two key statutes that address the provision of transition services: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The IDEA is administered by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), and Titles I, III, and VI, section 509, and
chapter 2 of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act are administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). OSEP and RSA, both components of OSERS, provide oversight and guidance regarding the administration and provision of transition services by State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies.
Both the IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act make clear that transition services require a coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability within an outcome-oriented process. This process promotes movement from school to post-school activities, such as postsecondary education, and includes vocational training, and competitive integrated employment. Active student involvement, family engagement, and cooperative implementation of transition activities, as well as coordination and collaboration between the VR agency, the SEA, and the LEAs are essential to the creation of a process that results in no undue delay or disruption in service delivery. The student’s transition from school to postschool activities is a shared responsibility.
OSERS presents this transition guide to advance our efforts in ensuring that all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st Century workforce.
Download/read a copy of A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities from the OSERS’ website –


In our project “AUTOMATIC DOUBLE AXIS WELDING MACHINE” is beings with an introduction to welding the various components automatically. Single -pneumatic cylinder and Solenoid valve are provided. cylinder is for the forward and backward movement, it moves x and y axis is called double axis welding machine
The Double axis welding machine makes use of properly shaped MS alloy electrodes in order to apply pneumatic pressure and carry electrical current through the workpieces. Heat is generated mainly at the merging point between two sheets. This causes the material being welded to melt gradually, thereby forming a molten bath, known as the weld mass. The molten bath is held through the pressure applied by the electrode tip and the encircling solid metal. In this type of welding process, no welding rod is used. If the compressed air goes to solenoid valve to pneumatic cylinder . welding holder connected to pneumatic cylinder which actuated by solenoid valve at the time automated welded for metal.
* Small in size.
* Cost is less compared to other welding machine.
* Due to the nature of portable it can be easily handled.
* Due to portable ability it is easily handled.
- Not so effective for very hard materials.
- Feed should be given intermittently.
- Overload should be avoided.
There are many different uses of spot welding machines. Some of the areas where it finds application are:
- Automobile industry
- Automotive manufacturing
- Metal working


Regarding to the important of Trachea in aves classification and whereas its anatomy and morphology for Trachea doesn’t explain yet.This roesearch performed on the 16 healthy full grown male and female partridge (chukar chukar type) with age average 20 weeks in lorestan. The morphology characteristics which examined were include, body weight, Trachea weight, Length of neak, length of Trachea, the number of Trachea circles, examining the figure of circles, their perfection or imperfection, their longitudinal section figure, overlap, accumulation, arrangement, existence of Anullar ligament.Between circle, the connecting place of SternoTrachealis muscles over the Trachea, the amount of Trachea firmness against finger pressure. the mentional characteristics review by using microstroscop in sections cranial, middling and caudal in each bird separately.Also for distinguishing cartilage or bony tissue of circles choosen some part and painted with Hematoxilin-Eosin. The morphology datas analaysis with T test and Pierson Corollation and the painted slices studying with photic microscopes. All morphology particulary in male were more than female ones, but no one meaningful. partridge Trachea containing between 0.21%- 0.24% of the body weight. There is an important relationship between Trachea weight, body weight, the number of circles with the neak length and Trachea length. Trachea circles in partridge are between 102-114, complete, muscular, circlic ligament, resistant against pressure and in the transversal cut from front to back have elliptical and circlic pattern.


The Vermilion Cardinal s a species in the cardinal family Cardinalidae and the order Passeriformes.
It is measures about 19 cm.
This is a kind of specie restricted distribution in northern Colombia and Venezuela. It usually stays in couple and can be difficult to see.
In Colombia it’s found below 300 m above sea level on the Guajira peninsula.
The male has bright red crown with long and prominent crest. His face and ear coverings are bright red with a black band and narrow around the base of the bill, usually wider on the chin. Its high parts are more opaque red becoming brighter in the rump.
It has reddish brown, brownish primary and pale red rectrices. It’s bright red below.
The female has a bluish white bill with the tip of the upper jaw of black color. Its head is grey with a long, sharp, bright red crest; brownish sides of the head with whitish areas on the sides of the forehead and below the cheeks, sometimes also around the eye.
The lores is dark turning blackish around the lower jaw.
Its upper parts are greyish brown which becomes more brown in the rump; it has greyish brown remiges with pink tint towards the base of the primary and in the internal margins of the secondary and tertiary ones and its rectrices are pale reddish brown. Below is brown. The young are similar to the female but more brown.
Is an unmistakable species thanks to the combination of robust bill and striking crest.
It lives in arid and semi-arid scrub with good cover of cactus and thorny shrubs.
It feeds on invertebrates, fruits and seeds.
It is a difficult to see arisca bird that remains in the lower part of the vegetation where it generally makes calls while foraging.


- Build your own program to reduce water and energy use in buildings—and save money in the process
- Assess your company’s water efficiency and create visibility for water performance at facilities
- Estimate water and financial savings from cooling tower or free-air cooling improvements
- Define the unique water profile of your buildings
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), AT&T and the Global Environmental Management Institute (GEMI) have developed a set of tools and resources that can help organizations build their own program to reduce water and energy use in buildings—and save money in the process.
The Toolkit includes the:
- EDF-GEMI Water Management Application (WaterMAPP)
- Cooling System Efficiency Guide & Videos, and
- Sample Water Audit Forms
How can the water efficiency toolkit benefit organizational leaders?
The water efficiency toolkit has several components that can help you raise awareness of the need for water efficiency within your organization. The toolkit includes several infographics that can help the layperson quickly understand how water is used in a commercial building or data center or how water management impacts a business, which can be helpful in bringing a team up to speed or preparing a presentation for a large group.
In addition, the toolkit includes the Water Scorecard, which can help leaders get a broad understanding of their organization’s water use and what areas they can start looking at to improve water efficiency.
How can the water efficiency toolkit benefit facilities management teams?
EDF and AT&T’s water efficiency toolkit can help you develop the skills needed to improve water efficiency. By using our technical resources, you can start to better understand where water is being used and how cooling systems work.
The purpose of the toolkit is to raise visibility of water efficiency opportunities and estimate potential savings so that you can create a business case for water efficiency investment. Because cooling system conditions and needs are so different – different outside temperatures, different water supply quality, etc. – there is no single solution. However, the information provided by the score card and the educational resources in the toolkit can help facility managers make sound investments.


A basic tenet of neuroplasticity is that the brain will re-organize following sensory deprivation. A better understanding of cortical neuroplasticity accompanying hearing loss may allow us to improve intervention and rehabilitation for patients with hearing loss. Compensation for the deleterious effects of hearing loss include recruitment of alternative brain networks during cortical processing. Our experiments suggest that early stage, mild-moderate, age-related hearing loss ranging results in significant changes in neural resource allocation, reflecting patterns of cross-modal compensation from the visual and somatosensory modalities, increased listening effort, and decreased cognitive spare capacity. Older adults with untreated age-related hearing loss also show evidence of cognitive deficits. Treatment with hearing aids reverse cross-modal recruitment of auditory cortex over the course of 6 months, coinciding with gains in auditory speech perception abilities, social-emotional processing and significant improvements in cognitive performance as measured by clinical tests of neurocognition.
Research Supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Hearing Industry Research Consortium.
(Behavior-Based and/or Measurable)
After this course, attendees will be able to:
- Describe cortical neurophysiological changes in age-related hearing loss
- Describe cognitive changes in age-related hearing loss
- Discuss the effects of early intervention with hearing aids on neurocognition


Across the US, bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas has become a major focus for communities and all levels of government. Where does Indiana stack up in these efforts?
In tracking high-speed internet access across the United States, the FCC relies on census reporting from internet providers as to what types (wireless, satellite, fiber, etc.) and speeds of internet are available in each location. Our mission at Mainstream is to connect rural areas to fast, reliable internet, so as we go through this data, we will focus on the rural access to a broadband connection, which the FCC defines as speeds up to 25 mbps download and 3 mbps upload.
In Indiana, 67% of the rural population has access to broadband speeds. This means a third of our rural residents only have access to slower, less reliable connections, or no access at all. While these numbers may seem bleak, the good news is Indiana lands in the middle of the pack when compared to other states, ranking at 28th in the nation.
“Over a third of our rural residents only have access to slower, less reliable connections, or no access at all.”FCC Fixed Broadband Deployment, https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/#/area-comparison?version=jun2018&tech=acfosw&speed=25_3&searchtype=county.
What Does This Mean?
In looking at expansion efforts in Indiana, several initiatives are in place to help bridge the digital divide. Several areas throughout the state have received federal funds for broadband expansion, and the state itself has enacted programs to help increase expansion, including:
- Next Level Connections Program
- Next level Connections program is focused on funding critical infrastructure expansion on a county level. The fund will eventually award up to $100 million to help expand services to unserved and underserved areas of the state.
- Broadband Ready Certifications
- This is a state-level County or Community Certification awarded to those areas who have already made an effort to ease broadband deployment in their areas
The future of broadband connectivity looks bright. Officials on all levels (federal, state, local) are working to ensure that rural areas are able to access the same connectivity and associated opportunities as urban city centers. With these initiatives in place, the FCC’s goal of reaching those 30 million unserved Americans could be attained sooner than we expect.
Post written by Zach Stephens


Fraction addition worksheets have numerous worksheets to practice different types of fraction addition. Exercises on proper, improper, mixed, like, unlike, and unit fraction addition are emphasized here. Skills on number line and three addend fraction addition are also included. In the following examples let us learn to add different types of fractions.
- Adding like fractions:
These fractions have same denominator. Hence they are easy to add. We just need to sum up the numerators.
Upon simplification 4/2 is written as 2.
- Adding unlike fractions:
When adding unlike fractions, the first step is to look into the denominators. The denominators are 4 and 5. They should be made the same number. Hence we need to find the LCM of 4 and 5 which is 20.
More about LCM on https://www.mathsisfun.com/least-common-multiple.html
- Adding mixed fractions:
Mixed fractions should be first converted into improper fractions. Follow the same steps as shown above to add the improper fractions.
To recall the types of fractions download worksheets given below using below.
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Art NFTs, or artwork non-fungible tokens, are digital assets that represent ownership of a specific piece of artwork. Each art NFT is one-of-a-kind and cannot be exchanged for another NFT of the same value. They are stored on a blockchain, which provides transparency, security, and verifiability to the ownership and transaction history of each NFT.
The creation of an art NFT involves creating a digital file that represents the artwork and registering it on a blockchain. Once an art NFT has been created, it can be bought and sold like any other asset. Buyers can purchase an NFT using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, and then transfer ownership of the NFT to another party.
The value of an art NFT is determined by the market, based on factors such as the artist’s reputation, the quality of the artwork, and the demand for the piece. Some art NFTs have sold for millions of dollars, making them a potentially lucrative investment for both artists and collectors.
The use of NFTs in the art world has sparked controversy, with some arguing that the high prices paid for art NFTs are fueling a speculative bubble that will eventually burst. Others argue that the environmental impact of blockchain technology makes the use of NFTs unsustainable.
Despite these concerns, art NFTs represent an exciting development in the art world, offering a new way for artists to monetize their work and for collectors to own unique digital assets. The technology behind NFTs continues to develop, and it will be interesting to see how they impact the art world in the years to come.


Libraries have many resources for searching up subjects of medical research, but you can also find good articles by searching online. Hull’s excellent perform Science as a procedure (1988) ingeniously makes use of the theory of evolution as its example of how science can be conceptualized as a process of evolution by natural choice – with science regarded in terms of the replication of theories and expert status as the main evaluation.
Explorer Unit Presentations and Field Trip Suggestions – For the culminating project we following the 5 part hands-on unit on explorers, the youngsters dressed as explorers, created presentations, and shared authentic” meals from their explorer’s nation of origin.
Most likely the most evident example is in the rejection of climate science (anti-evolutionism and the autism/vaccine relationship are perhaps equally evident, but their sociopolitical connections are somewhat much more difficult to totally understand – and will be left to a later weblog).
Ziman’s early books such as Public Knowledge (1968) and Reliable Understanding (1978) had been historical and sociological descriptions of classic science of the golden age but Ziman truly distinguished himself by being (so far as I know) the first completely to document the death of classic science in Real Science, published in 2000.
Two science fiction nerds (Shaun of the Dead’s Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) take a pilgrimage in an RV to America’s UFO heartland, exactly where they take place upon a smart-cracking space alien named Paul (played by Seth Rogen), who has lately escaped a 60-year imprisonment from a best-secret military base.


Home > JHR > Vol. 9 > Iss. 2 (2011)
Since the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty was signed, many states, including the United States, have undergone a wide-scale shift in their policies and practices with regard to landmines. While the Mine Ban Treaty has yet to reach the level of customary international law, there is significant indication that an obligation to eliminate landmines is emerging. Considering these developments in state behavior, the question becomes whether the United States should now join the treaty. When the United States decided not to sign the treaty in 1997, it cited the military utility of the weapon as the primary reason. This comment argues that the military utility argument was flawed in 1997 and has become even more so over the past 18 years due to the changing nature of warfare. Also, since 1997, the United State has engaged in behavior, including launching two wars, which has isolated it from the larger international community and tarnished its reputation as a humanitarian nation. The Mine Ban Treaty is an ideal treaty for the United States to join in order to re-engage with the international community and demonstrate its commitment to humanitarian action.
Yes We Should: Why the U.S. Should Change Its Policy Toward the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty,
Nw. J. Hum. Rts.


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Diversity and ecology of fungal assemblages present in lake sediments at Clearwater Mesa, James Ross Island, Antarctica, assessed using metabarcoding of environmental DNA
We detected the fungal assemblages present in lake sediments on James Ross Island, Antarctica, using DNA metabarcoding. A total of 132 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) were assigned, dominated by taxa of the phyla Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mortierellomycota and Mucoromycota. However, the less common phyla Chytridiomycota, Rozellomycota, Monoblepharomycota, Basidiobolomycota, Aphelidiomycota and the fungus-like Straminopila were also detected. Fungal sp. 1, Fungal sp. 2, Spizellomycetales sp. 1, Rozellomycotina sp. 1, Talaromyces rubicundus and Betamyces sp. dominated the assemblages. In general, the assemblages displayed high diversity and richness, and moderate dominance. Saprophytic, pathogenic and symbiotic fungi were detected. The metabarcoding data indicated that Antarctic lakes may represent a hotspot of fungal diversity in Antarctica. The sediments of these lakes may accumulate different fungal fragments and active fungal mycelia and their propagules, deposited over long periods of time. Lakes in the Antarctic Peninsula region are sensitive environments threatened by the effects of regional climatic changes. The abundance of sequences of little-known Rozellomycota and Chytridiomycota (Spizellomycetales) taxa in these ecosystems highlights the need for further studies to identify if they are metabolically active in the sediments and whether they have potentially pathogenic capabilities.
Authors: Gonçalves, Vivian N., Lirio, Juan M., Coria, Silvia H., Lopes, Fabyano A.C., Convey, Peter ORCID record for Peter Convey, de Oliveira, Fábio S., Carvalho-Silva, Micheline, Câmara, Paulo E.A.S., Rosa, Luiz H.


Prototyping is the small scale fabrication of a product concept, manufactured to tangibly demonstrate and validate an idea.
The prototyping process has evolved rapidly over the past decade with revolutionary leaps in manufacturing technologies. Traditionally, prototyping was a relatively slow and arduous process prior to the wide-scale implementation of additive manufacturing technologies and subtractive manufacturing and moulding techniques were used to manufacture the majority of prototypes. These methods heavily rely on multi-step production processes and often incur significant capital investments in custom tooling and workspace. Additive manufacturing has eliminated these limitations whilst providing flexibility with materials, quicker turnaround times and incredibly detailed and functional custom parts.
Prototyping at ANFF Materials
The ANFF Materials Node expands on traditional manufacturing methods with state-of-the-art facilities, materials and cutting-edge equipment implemented by leading researchers, scientists, engineers, and fabrication specialists. we maintain industry-leading expertise in cutting-edge advanced manufacturing methods and allows for the implementation of these technologies to translate ideas and research into tangible prototypes.
Recently the ANFF Materials Node has played major roles in translating research into prototypes for the medical industry.
iFixPen medical device: A tool designed for ophthalmologists to treat corneal disease and damage was developed using ANFF resources.
3DREDI: An educational bio-printer is fully conceptualised, designed and manufactured in-house using ANFF facilities.
The ANFF supported Translational Research Initiative for Cell Engineering and Printing (TRICEP) have designed and prototyped a novel cancer treatment system with funding from a global oncology business.
The ANFF team at the Newcastle Hub has developed a low-cost, robust spectrometry system designed for the Thoroughbred racing industry and underwritten by Agrifutures.
As well as start-ups including AquaHydrex and Hysata.


The very beautiful facade in the Rue du Manège in Verviers, Belgium is the only visible part of a large building of which the back served as a circus, riding hall, music -hall, cinema and theater The very beautiful facade in the Rue du Manège in Verviers, Belgium is the only visible part of a large building of which the back until a fire partially destroyed it in 1931.
Originally conceived for a private riding company, the Grand Manège received, from its inauguration in 1892, circuses passing through Verviers. The company that owned it met regularly to practice horse riding and training.
The Moorish building is the work of the prolific architect Charles Thirion (1838-1920). Arab architecture often inspired the racetracks, rides and other circuses built at that time. The street facade is 50 meters long and consists of a yellow and red brick cladding whose reliefs form rhombuses, saw teeth and embroidery patterns. The facade with entrances, halls, cafe and apartments form the first part of the building. The second, hexagonal, is at the back and was composed of the track, the stage and balconies for the public.
Threatened with demolition in the early 2000s, the building is protected by a classification measure proposed by the Walloon Heritage Institute before being brilliantly restored. It was then reassigned in apartment building and shops. The old rehearsal ring is now in use as a parking for the owners of the apartments. The ramps where once horses walked down to their stables still exist as do the old drinking troughs on the former stable walls below what used to be the circus ring / theater auditorium.
Classification as a monument since March 28, 2003.
Rue du Manège


Yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.¹
Yoga (Sanskrit, योग yóga) originates from ancient India and the goal of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on the Hindu concept of divinity or Brahman. The word yoga literally means “yoke”, from a root yuj meaning to join, to unite, or to attach. Someone who practices yoga or follows the yoga philosophy with a high level of commitment is called a yogi or yogini.
The yoga widely known in the West is based on hatha yoga, which forms one aspect of the ancient Hindu system of religious and ascetic observance and meditation, the highest form of which is raja yoga and the ultimate aim of which is spiritual purification and self-understanding leading to samadhi or union with the divine.²
There are many different styles of yoga. Below some are listed.
¹ New Oxford American Dictionary (digital version), 2012-02-13


Financial technology, or FinTech, is the integration of technology to automate financial services such as mobile banking, investing, and loan services. It saves time and manual labor which is why many large corporations and businesses have implemented these services.
FinTech makes banking more convenient. Instead of waiting in long lines at financial institutions, financial transactions can take place anywhere, at any time. This includes real-time investments, and stock market trading.
Fintech also stimulated the creation and rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The digital lending process has seen a rise in usage as well. This has proven to be particularly useful for small and medium-sized enterprises, for obtaining capital for their ventures.
The implementation of a lockdown by many governments worldwide, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerated the usage and development of financial technology. Robotic Process Automation, also known as RPA, is one of the newest trends in FinTech.
RPA uses artificial intelligence to automate the processing of personal bank information, including changing personal details or viewing a bank application status. Another innovative trend is AI chatbots which can conveniently help customers with their problems in real-time, therefore eliminating face-to-face customer service.
In short, FinTech is the incorporation of technology in financial services, to make it better, faster, and more accurate. This has made trading money, getting a loan, and investing more convenient. It has led to the automation of financial services in national banks, corporations, and small businesses and it will continue to expand further.


Scientific Name: Anagallis arvensis ssp. foemina
Synonyms: Anagallis arvensis var. caerulea, A. caerulea, A. foemina
Common Names: Poorman's Weatherglass, Poor Man's Weatherglass, Blue Pimpernel
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Growth Habit: Herb/Forb
Arizona Native Status: Introduced. This attractive, naturalized weed is native to Europe.
Habitat: Riparian. It can appear in riparian or irrigated areas. This one was observed growing at the edge of a Tucson, Arizona lawn.
Flower Color: Blue
Flowering Season: Spring
Height: To 1 foot (30 cm) tall
Description: The less than 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wide flowers have 5 rounded lobes that are joined and a bright magenta color at the base of the flower. The flowers predict the weather by closing before it rains, inspiring this plant's common name of Poorman's Weatherglass. The leaves are simple, green, glabrous, sessile, oval to egg-shaped, and opposite or in whorls of 3 around the stems. The stems are green, fleshy, hairless, square in cross-section, and mostly trailing or sprawling.
The orange-flowered Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis) is much more common here than this subspecies.
Poisonous – Both this subspecies and A. arvensis are poisonous.
Kingdom: Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision: Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division: Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants
Class: Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
Family: Primulaceae – Primrose family
Genus: Anagallis L. – pimpernel
Species: Anagallis arvensis L. – scarlet pimpernel
Subspecies: Anagallis arvensis L. ssp. foemina (Mill.) Schinz & Thell. – poorman's weatherglass


Celebrating National Cat Day
It’s easy to tell when a dog is happy; they wag their tails, come running when you enter the house, flash those canines in a big, toothy grin. But for cats, it’s not as simple. Whether it’s picky eating habits, napping in a shoebox or kneading every piece of furniture in the house, cats display behaviors that make us scratch our heads, making it harder to know if they are truly happy and healthy.
But many of these quirky physical behaviors are actually a sign of your cat’s well-being. To help pet parents better understand their cat’s behavior, Dr. Danielle Bernal, veterinarian with Wellness Natural Pet Food, investigated 10 signs that indicate their feline friends are doing just fine:
10 Signs You Have a Happy, Healthy Cat
- Persistent self-grooming
- Lifted or twitchy tail
- Relaxed in their movements and resting positions
- Dilated eyes
- Forward-facing ears
- A hearty appetite
- Playful patterns
- Good sleeper
To give further insight into what’s going on with these curious creatures, check out the Wellness CATalog—an online resource that decodes different behavioral quirks. Featuring scientific insights from veterinarian Dr. Danielle Bernal, it shines a spotlight on eight common cat personalities, helping pet parents understand why cats behave the way they do.
October celebrates NATIONAL CAT DAY . But everyday should be a special day with your cat. If your cat isn’t displaying her usual happy self, don’t leave it; book a vet visit. Cats are stoic and often hide signs that they are not feeling well. Every cat should have a wellness check up at least once a year.


During a motor vehicle or slip and fall accident, you vaguely remember hitting your head. You think you may have a brain injury, but do not know what to look for.
Mayo Clinic describes various ways to diagnose a TBI. Ensure physicians use the proper medical equipment and methods to offer a proper diagnosis.
While seeing a doctor about your potential TBI, you may answer questions about the overall severity of your injury. For instance, a physician may ask about the circumstances that led to your injury, if you experienced intense jostling during the accident, if you blacked out during the incident and whether you experienced changes to your personality or overall functionality. If anyone witnessed your slip and fall or motor vehicle crash, his or her account of events may help your physician gather more information to offer a proper diagnosis.
Glasgow Coma Scale
Using a 15-point exam called the Glasgow Coma Scale, medical practitioners gauge the overall extent of your potential TBI. The exam involves testing how well you follow directions, speak and move your limbs and eyes. After the exam, you receive a score ranging from three to 15, with higher numbers indicating less-severe harm.
Intracranial pressure monitor
One symptom of TBIs is tissue swelling in the brain, which may further harm the major organ through increased pressure. Your doctor may use an intracranial pressure monitor probe inserted through the skull to keep track of swelling and pressure.
Do not take chances with your health or your right to fair compensation after suffering a personal injury. Work with professionals to protect your physical and financial health.


There are many existing disabilities that affect people all around the world. While it is very unfortunate to be born with a disability, usually the person affected and their family adjust the best they can. One of the most common disabilities is autism, affecting 1 in 59 children (1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
According to autismspeaks.org , “Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.”
“The term ‘spectrum’ reflects the wide variation in challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism. Autism’s most-obvious signs tend to appear between 2 and 3 years of age. In some cases, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Some developmental delays associated with autism can be identified and addressed even earlier. Autism Speaks urges parents with concerns to seek evaluation without delay, as early intervention can improve outcomes.”
According to autism-society.org , “In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued their ADDM autism prevalence report. The report concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 59 births in the United States – twice as great as the 2004 rate of 1 in 125 – and almost 1 in 54 boys. The spotlight shining on autism as a result has opened opportunities for the nation to consider how to serve families facing a lifetime of supports for their children. In June 2014, researchers estimated the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism is as great as $2.4 million.”
Unfortunately, some people see autism as a weakness that enables them to take advantage of the person affected. One case in particular made national news when two teachers were caught on tape treating a student with severe autism very poorly. No one could believe the devastating recordings that this child’s mother revealed.
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The variation of the name of the special school can be divided into three steps. The first step, before the 1950s, the educational organizations for the blind is a place for the charity and saving the poverty and it was a integrated educational and life place for both ’ the blind' and the 'deaf. Except for the National Seoul special school for the blind and the deaf and Busan special school for the blind and the deaf, most of names has put institution after the name of the place such as the institution of the blind and the deaf, asylum for the blind and the deaf. In the second stage, 1960s and 1970s, the blind and the deaf has been separated, and the name institution which was followed by the name, was substituted by the school. This represents that the organizations for the poverty savings has been changed into the educational organization. In the third stage, during 1980s, the special school for the blind was divided into schools with a school for the blind and schools with a name without ’the blind' and the words including ’the light’ and ’the blindness'. The word ’the blind' is treated as a discrirninating word, and the case of putting the word 'the visual 며sabled ’ is increasing. However, the blind themselves, do not have any repulsion about the word ’the blind' and tries to put the proud and independent meaning to the name 'the blind'.


Jun 09, 2023
EDUC 135 - Child Growth and Development
Provides students with the principles of child growth and development necessary to work in programs serving children from infancy through age eight. It emphasizes the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children and their implications for developmentally appropriate teaching practices in educational settings. Attention is given to observation methods and their application in the completion of a case study of one child in a classroom environment. Students who pass the course with the final grade of “C” or better will receive 45 of the 90 classroom hours needed to become senior staff in programs licensed by the Office of Child Care Licensing and Regulations. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly ED 120.
3 semester hours
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:
- Discuss the major principles of several theories of child development and learning.
- Identify ways teachers can use each theory to enhance children’s development and learning.
- Articulate four areas of development and individual difference in children’s growth and learning.
- Outline the milestones of physical growth and motor development of children from birth to eight years of age.
- Explain the cognitive development of children from birth to eight years of age.
- Outline the milestones of language development of children from birth to eight years of age.
- Describe the social and emotional development of children from birth to eight years of age.
- List developmental characteristics and needs of children.
- Describe the multiple influences on children’s development and learning.
- Identify methods of child study and use the observation methods to observe children effectively.
- Identify the essential adult role in children’s learning and development.
- Observe, document, and evaluate a child’s learning and development in a real classroom setting.
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Biotechnology Can Be Achieved Through Micro-Organisms
Biotechnology - the integration of natural and engineering sciences, which enables the most to realize the potential of living organisms or their derivatives for the creation and modification of products or processes of different uses. The most frequent use is in medicine, food, energy, environment and research.
Numerous members of the groups of living organisms, such as microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, prosthetics, tremors), plants, animals, and isolated cells and sub-cell structures, are the objects of biotechnology. Biotechnology is based on existing physiological-biochemical processes that result in energy, synthesis and fragmentation of metabolic products, chemical and structural cell components. The potential of biotechnology is unusually great because its methods are more profitable than conventional ones: they are used under optimal conditions (temperature and pressure), more productive, environmentally sound and do not require chemical reagents that poison the environment, etc.
The main areas of biotechnology are:
- Biotechnology - production by microorganisms and cultivated eukariotic cells of biologically active compounds (ferments, vitamins, hormonal preparations), medicines (antibiotics, vaccines, serums, highly specialized antibodies, etc.) and proteins, amino acids used as feed supplements;
- Biotechnology - biological abatement techniques (biological treatment of wastewater, soil contamination, etc.) and plant protection against pests and diseases;
- Biotechnology - the creation of new useful strains of microorganisms, plant varieties, animal species, etc.
Challenges, methods and achievements of biotechnology. Humanity needs to learn how to effectively change the hereditary nature of living organisms in order to ensure that they are safe food and raw materials and not lead the planet to an ecological disaster, for which biotechnology has been created and developed. Therefore, it is not by accident that the main objective of the breeders has now been to address the problem of creating new forms of plant, animal and micro-organisms that are well adapted to industrial modes of production, sustainably resilient conditions that effectively use solar energy and, most importantly, produce organic products without excessive environmental pollution. The principle new approaches to addressing this fundamental problem are the use of the segregation. Genetic and Cellical Engineering♪


Hydrogen is an alternative fuel for trains, especially for diesel locomotives. Using one kilogram of hydrogen as a fuel for trains replaces approximately 4.5 liters of diesel.
Linde has started building the world’s first hydrogen refueling station for passenger trains, in Bremervörde, Germany. The Coradia iLint train manufactured by Alstom is the world’s first passenger train to be powered by fuel cells and hydrogen. The station, which is planned to start operations in 2022, will serve 14 hydrogen-powered passenger trains. The project is co-funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure within the scope of the National Innovation Program Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology.
The H2 refueling station in Bremervörde will lay the foundation for zero-emission hydrogen trains in commercial service throughout the Elbe-Weser public transport network. With a range of 1,000 kilometers, the multiple-unit trains will be able to travel the network run by the Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbH (evb) transport authority for an entire day on just one tank.
The hydrogen refueling station will have a capacity of around 1,600 kilograms of hydrogen per day, making it one of the largest hydrogen stations in terms of nameplate capacity ever built. It will be constructed with scope for future on-site hydrogen generation using electrolysis and renewable energy. Bremervörde’s station design already provides for expansion with the potential to leverage synergies with other forms of transport. The Hydrogen refueling station could, for example, be used in the future to refuel buses and other municipal vehicles, thus increasing capacity utilization.
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are also currently conducting a trial run of a Coradia iLint train in regular passenger service in southern Austria.


Tailless Whip Scorpion
What Are Tailless Whip Scorpions?
- They belong to an order of arachnids called the Amblypygi (Pronounced: am-bli-pie-gee), which is grouped alongside the True spiders (Araneae) and the Whip Scorpions (Uropygi).
- Amblypygids look like many spider species, but possess very long modified front legs (often up to 4x the length of the body) that act as feelers to detect vibrations, prey items, obstacles etc.
- They also have large raptorial pedipalps (these are the things that look like large claws) to capture and hold prey items, males being longer than the females.
- They do not spin silk and rely on active hunting using their huge claws in order to capture prey.
Temperature: 70 to 75
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Carnivore. They are currently eating Hydei fruit flies. Also, Crickets, worms.
Feeding schedule: 3 to 4 Fruit Flies every 3 days or so and lightly mist every other day.
Moisture: 70% humidity – Lightly spray with aged water every 3rd day (not wet, not to dry)
Scientific Name: Phrynus marginemaculata
Approximate Adult Size: Around 3 inches or so stretched out
Temperament: Peaceful, timid
Recommended Adult Habitat Size: 2.5 to 5-gallon aquarium or equivalent


Launched in June 2016, RAMPS was developed to assist Department of the Interior (DOI) and other land management agencies develop successful restoration strategies for the water-limited ecosystems, or drylands, of the American Southwest. RAMPS is funded by DOI and composed of scientists, managers, and practitioners with dryland restoration expertise from multiple U.S. Geological Survey Science Centers, DOI management agencies, and universities. The program is administered by researchers at Northern Arizona University and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Southwest Biological Science Center.
Why is RAMPS needed?
Southwestern drylands have been degraded by invasive species, wildfire, energy development, recreational activity, overgrazing, agricultural conversion, and urban growth. Additionally, the Southwest is expected to experience decreasing water availability because of drought and increasing temperatures in the future. To further exacerbate matters, the Southwest is a region of some of the fastest human population growth in the United States. For example, in Arizona there are three cities among the top 15 fastest growing cities in the United States. Additionally, Phoenix, Arizona is one of ten U.S. cities containing at least 1 million people.
Despite the obvious demand for dryland restoration and rehabilitation, little information is available to help managers effectively reestablish perennial vegetation and stabilize soils. There is even less information available to help managers develop appropriate restoration plans for changing climate and disturbance regimes. Therefore, resource managers need to restore or rehabilitate degraded dryland systems that are susceptible to a variety of disturbances, many of which are expected to increase in intensity in the future, but they often do not have the information necessary to develop successful restoration or rehabilitation strategies.
To address these issues, RAMPS will produce records of restoration treatments, provide online tools to assess probability of planting success, provide guidance on the availability of appropriate seeds, assess the economics of dryland restoration, and support monitoring activities to track restoration effectiveness. In other words, RAMPS aims to work with managers and scientists to produce the information and tools needed by managers to develop and implement successful restoration and rehabilitation strategies.


LLNL biologists have found manipulating the gut microbiome with antibiotics alters the uptake and effectiveness of acetaminophen.
The effectiveness of drug treatments can vary widely between individuals, which can lead to decreased efficacy or increased adverse reactions. Much of the variation can be contributed to genetics, but environmental factors such as nutritional status, disease state and gut bacterial composition also can influence the metabolic characteristics.
In recent years, the contribution of the gut microbiome on drug processing has been at the forefront of many studies investigating variations in drug response by the host. The gut microbiota is a vast and diverse microbial community residing in the human body that has co-evolved with its host to perform a variety of essential functions through a network of metabolism and signaling processes involved in the use of nutrients and the processing of foreign substances.
Disruption of the microbiota, whether induced by dietary changes, antibiotic administration or invasive pathogens, can disturb the balance of the microbiota and alter metabolic networks. These disturbances can affect the biodisposition of certain drugs, which can ultimately lead to adverse drug reactions. There are many diverse mechanisms the gut microbiome can use to alter the disposition, efficacy and toxicity of drugs and foreign substances. These can include the expression of enzymes that can activate or inactivate drugs, the direct binding of drugs to a bacterial organism, the reactivation of drugs by microbial expressed enzymes, and the direct competition between the host and microbes for host metabolizing enzymes. For example, an association between pre-dose, gut-derived urinary metabolites and response to the commonly used analgesic acetaminophen has been reported.
In the new research, the LLNL team determined how changes in the gut microbiome can alter the pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of acetaminophen by looking at mice after treatment with the antibiotics ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin or a cocktail of ampicillin/neomycin.
The LLNL-developed Lawrence Livermore Microbial Detection Array was used to determine the gut composition after the antibiotics were administered. The analysis revealed that changes in microbe content in antibiotic-treated animals was associated with changes in acetaminophen biodisposition and metabolism.
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Slots are frequently used 2D geometric features in Solidworks to obtain 3D geometric shapes from them. So there are various kinds of slot drawing commands in Solidworks. In this article, we will explain the one of the slot drawing commands called Centerpoint Arc Slot Drawing Command in Solidworks. This is very useful command to draw slots and we will explain how to use it.
How To Use Centerpoint Arc Slot Drawing In Solidworks?
To draw slots, click on little pop-up menu as shown by red arrow menu then click on the Centerpoint Arc Slot command as shown in red box above in Solidworks.
After entering to the Centerpoint Arc Slot command in Solidworks, select a proper plane or feature surface to draw a centerpoint arc slot.
After entering into the Centerpoint Arc Slot command, draw the required arc as; Firstly select the center point of the arc as shown by red arrow above. Then select the starting point of arc as shown by blue arrow then select the end point of arc as shown by green arrow again in Solidworks.
After specifying the last point of arc as shown by green arrow, specify the thickness of the slot as shown by red arrow above by dragging your mouse on Solidworks drawing screen.
You can also define the parameters manually for Centerpoint Arc Slot command as above.
In green box, you can define the X and Y coordinates of center of the arc in Centerpoint Arc Slot command.
In red box, you can specify the radius and angle values of the arc for centerpoint arc slot.
In orange box, you specify the height and width value of the slot in Solidworks.
So drawing centerpoint arc slots in Solidworks is very easy and useful with Centerpoint Arc Command.
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Kids develop their mindset through what they are taught, so it is important to teach kids about goodness. Cultivate faith in your child with these Bible coloring pages for kids to make learning an amazing experience.
Free Printable Coloring Worksheets
Nurture the love for God in your little one with this amazing coloring pages for kids. Help your kids strengthen their faith with creativity and fun.
Of course, most of the time, when you have talk about something serious with kids, they can not sustain their attention for long and straight up call it boring.
This shouldn't be a problem at all with a creative way of showing your love and the scriptures to your kids! Get this bible coloring pages for your children to have fun with and learn the teachings of the scriptures all at the same time!
Nothing keeps your kids from better learning that amazing colors and coloring pages to learn with.
Download this Set of Free Printable Bible Coloring Pages
What if you could learn from coloring pages? Go on a colorful journey with these coloring pages for kids and adults, and explore the wonderful teachings of the scriptures.
Teach kids about the wise words from the Bible, their importance, and the message it conveys through colors and pictures. Have a lazy day while coloring and keep kids occupied for a relaxing time every time you open these coloring pages.
Download these Bible coloring pages for kids and take a whole new approach to nurture your faith. Get started now!


The MOSE (the Italian word for Moses, and an acronym for Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico) project has cost about 16 billion euros to construct and after thirty years, has finally started operating. It has successfully worked three times in early December 2020, and has saved residents in the city and the other areas of the Venetian Lagoon the costs and damage from the ever-increasing frequency of acqua alta.
At the moment, the MOSE barriers are not activated unless the high tide is forecast for 130 cm or more. And on 8th December (a holiday in Italy), the maximum high tide was forecast was for 125 cm; therefore for there were no plans to operate them.
As can happen, however, on the morning of the 8th, the predicted storm winds from the south-east and Croatia began instead to strengthen, with the unpredicted convergence of bora winds from the north-east. As this change arrived too late to put the Mose in motion, the resulting 138 cm tide caused great damage in the city.
The change of the weather caught the authorities out, and now questions are being asked as to why. As it takes over 3 hours to raise the 76 barriers of the MOSE (as the water that fills them normally is replace with air so that they rise), compounded by the fact that the instruction to action the Mose comes from Rome, the procedure will have to be reviewed to avoid a repeat in the future.
One of the unexpected consequences of the situation is that the lagoon is becoming a lake, as the two tides per day are not ‘flushing’ the water in the lagoon. Luckily boat movements are at a minimum at the moment, as pandemic conditions have put the tourist industry—maintained by the movement of people and goods by boat—on hold.
In numerous subsequent occurrences of acqua alta since 8 December, the gates have been in operation and Venice has been kept gratefully dry. We wait to see how matters develop and any future changes of how and when the MOSE will be called into action.


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GLOBE and Natural Inquirer Crosswalk for Middle School Photosynthesis by guest blogger Margaret Gregory
Hello! My name is Margaret Gregory. I am a science writer for the USDA Forest Service. I found my way into the Forest Service through the Resource Assistant Program ; before that, I taught physical science and chemistry at a public high school for three years. Even though I taught the physical sciences, my heart lies in the biological sciences—I minored in biology in my undergrad program. Photosynthesis forms the cornerstone of biology; if plants couldn’t create energy from sunlight, our world wouldn’t exist. This lesson plan ...
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Blog Contributors: Denise "Skye" Yost - GIO and Matthew Rodell - NASA World Water Day (WWD) is right around the corner on 22 March 2022! WWD began in 1993 by the United Nations to celebrate freshwater, and bring awareness to use and conservation of freshwater resources across the globe. This year, the theme for WWD is Groundwater. Groundwater is often misunderstood because it is not seen easily, unlike rivers, lakes, ponds, or oceans. But, groundwater plays a very important role in freshwater sources, specifically in providing moisture for plants to grow, and water for animals ...
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We all belong somewhere, and that somewhere is home
The Home Foundation exists to enable a world where everyone has a home.
Home is a refuge
Few words carry as much meaning. Home pulls at our heartstrings, telling the universal story of the people we love and the neighbours who surround our daily lives. It’s in the land. It’s the core of our identity.
Homelessness is a global problem that has existed for centuries. But it can be solved. Its elimination will come through a sustained commitment to work together, to advocate for the vulnerable, to innovate, to support those on the frontline and to never give up.
Homelessness is not only the result of insufficient housing. The most common forms of homelessness are not visible, and are likely to affect people living in your own neighbourhood.
One in five people will experience some form of homelessness during their lifetime.
Homelessness is likely to affect many of us at some point in our life. There is a continuum to homelessness. From simply feeling alone and disconnected from the community, to having no physical place of safety. Homelessness can be temporary or permanent.
Living without a sense of belonging and insecurity of tenure are the two biggest causes of homelessness.
Creating strong and resilient communities where people are actively welcomed and feel secure is the pathway towards ending homelessness.
A “lack of a home” is significant to the point that it reduces a person’s ability to thrive physically, financially, mentally and spiritually.
Homelessness is a state of being experienced by a person when they do not have access to a place that provides: shelter, safety, permanence, a healthy environment, connection to a community, a sense of belonging.


A recent study by Kansas State University researchers and colleagues details vaccine development for two new strains of avian influenza that can be transmitted from poultry to humans. The strains have led to the culling of millions of commercial chickens and turkeys, as well as to the deaths of hundreds of people. The new vaccine development method is expected to help researchers make vaccines for emerging strains of avian influenza more quickly. This could reduce the number and intensity of large-scale outbreaks at poultry farms as well as curb transmission to humans. It may also lead to new influenza vaccines for pigs, and novel vaccines for sheep and other livestock, said Dr. Jürgen Richt, Regents Distinguished Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases. Dr. Richt and his colleagues focused on the avian influenza virus subtype H5N1, a new strain most active in Indonesia, Egypt, and other Southeast Asian and North African countries. H5N1 also has been documented in wild birds in the U.S., though in fewer numbers. "H5N1 is a zoonotic pathogen, which means that it is transmitted from chickens to humans," Dr. Richt said. "So far, it has infected more than 700 people worldwide and has killed about 60 percent of them. Unfortunately, it has a pretty high mortality rate." Researchers developed a vaccine for H5N1 by combining two viruses. A vaccine strain of the Newcastle disease virus, a virus that naturally affects poultry, was cloned and a small section of the H5N1 virus was transplanted into the Newcastle disease virus vaccine, creating a recombinant virus. Tests showed that the new recombinant virus effectively vaccinated chickens against both Newcastle disease virus and H5N1 influenza virus.
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Parisian gutters harbour an impressive variety of micro-organisms. Scientists have studied biodiversity in street gutters, and compared it to biodiversity in sources of non-potable water. They analysed around a hundred samples from locations throughout Paris, and found 6,900 potential eukaryote species. Much of this great biodiversity consists of microalgae in the diatom group, alongside other unicellular eukaryotes such as amoebas, alveolates and rhizari, as well as fungi, sponges and molluscs. Scientists have developed the hypothesis that these complex biological communities could be harnessed to treat stormwater and urban waste by helping to break down solid waste and other types of pollutants.


1. In the installation of single-core wires, why is it […]
1. In the installation of single-core wires, why is it necessary to install a return line parallel to the cable after one end of the single-core cable sheath is grounded?
In a power line with one end of the metal sheath of the cable grounded, in order to ensure that the voltage induced in the sheath is not higher than the allowed voltage, a conductor laid in parallel along the cable line must be installed, and both ends of the conductor Ground. This type of conductor is called a return wire. If there is a single-phase grounding problem, the short-circuit current when it is grounded can flow back into the power system through the return line. The magnetic flux generated by the grounding current through the return line cancels out some of the cable conductor ground current Magnetic flux, thereby reducing the induced voltage of the sheath in the event of a short circuit fault.
2. Which aspects should be considered when selecting the cross section of a power cable?
(1) Working current allowed for long-term cable operation under normal environment;
(2) the stability of the cable if short-circuit conditions are encountered;
(3) The voltage drop on the line cannot exceed the allowable working range.
3.What are the advantages of power cables and overhead lines?
(1) The operation is stable, because the power cable is buried in the ground or other hidden places, and is generally not damaged by external forces. The probability of cable problems is relatively small, the power supply is safe, and it will not cause harm to people;
(2) The maintenance workload is small, and frequent inspections are not required;
(3) No need to erect poles;
(4) It helps to improve the power factor.


Contempt is the number one factor that tears couples apart. Kindness glues couples together. The presence of contempt or kindness is a reliable predictor of the health of relationships not only in a marriage but also in a family, a business, a church and even a country.
• Where do you witness contempt between people?
• When you think of someone who has been kind to you, who comes to mind?
Obviously contemptuous words or actions have a negative bearing on the person receiving them.
• What impact does contempt have on the person delivering the negative words or behaviors?
• What impact does kindness have on the person being kind to another?
Kindness as Followers of Jesus
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
• In the context of these two verses, how is kindness described or contrasted?
Examples of Kindness through Jesus
• In what ways did Jesus set the example of kindness? • Do you recall any teachings Jesus gave on kindness?
• Where are the difficult relationships in your world?
—How could tenderness and forgiveness heal the hurts you have experienced from others?
—Could kindness change the political discourse in our country?
—What difference would kindness make in your marriage and/or family as opposed to contemptuous words and actions?
—Is there a cup of cold water you could offer to a struggling family in need of food or clean clothes or a bed to lay down on?
—Is there an act of kindness that would encourage a lonely widower to endure yet another long afternoon?


What are Cysts of the Foot?
Cysts are sacks under the skin which have become filled with fluid. Frequent cysts found on the feet include: synovial cysts, ganglia, and cutaneous mucoid cysts. All these cysts are treatable, and as with all foot ailments, the sooner you seek treatment the faster the recovery and the less likely that a serious condition will arise.
Most foot cysts are positioned directly under the skin and in certain cases the cysts may be located in the tendon or bone. Synovial or ganglionic cysts are connected to a nearby joint or tendon and are significantly more difficult to treat.
Mucoid cysts are not connected to a joint. If this particular type of cyst appears near your nail, it can cause the nail to grow in an unpleasing manner.
Most cysts cause discomfort because of pressure created by the restraint of your shoes. When the cyst encloses or presses on a nerve it can cause a sharp pain.
Some cysts can be treated by numbing the area and properly removing the fluid inside. A steroid or hardening agent may then be injected into the cyst to try to prevent it from filling with fluid again. Loose fitting comfortable shoes are your best preventative measure.


JSON Web Token (JWT) is a standard for representing claims securely between two parties. JWTs are commonly used as a means of authenticating users and transmitting information between parties in the form of a digitally signed and encoded JSON object.
There are several potential attack vectors associated with JWT, including:
- Tampering with the payload: An attacker may try to modify the contents of the JWT payload to gain unauthorized access to protected resources or to perform actions that the user did not authorize.
- Replay attacks: An attacker may try to reuse a previously issued JWT to gain unauthorized access to protected resources. To protect against replay attacks, JWTs should be issued with a short expiration time and should include a unique nonce (a random value that is used once) to prevent reuse.
- Signature forging: An attacker may try to forge the signature on a JWT in order to gain unauthorized access to protected resources. To protect against this type of attack, JWTs should be signed using a secure signing algorithm and key.
- Weak keys: If an attacker is able to guess or obtain the key used to sign a JWT, they may be able to forge the signature and gain unauthorized access to protected resources. To protect against this type of attack, it is important to use strong keys and to keep them secure.
- Token leakage: If a JWT is leaked or stolen, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized access to the protected resources. To protect against this type of attack, it is important to transmit JWTs securely and to store them in a secure manner.
To protect against these types of attacks, it is important to implement JWT in a secure manner and to follow best practices for generating, signing, and validating JWTs.
- Weak H256 secret
john jwt.out --wordlist=jwt.secrets.listor
hashcat -a 0 -m 16500 <jwt> <wordlist>
jwkheader to generate public key and sign token with it
../../../../dev/nulland sign with null byte b64 key
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Ubi Maior - Card 52
EXCOMMUNICATION OF MARTIN LUTHER
The German Augustinian friar Martin Luther, at the beginning of the 16th Century, created a deep fracture within the Roman pontifical power, spreading his religious vision to the masses also thanks to the technological innovation brought by the press.
The fundamental principle of his doctrine was the non-necessity of the Church’s intercession for the salvation of the soul, considered by Luther “a free gift of God“. It was a completely new approach to religion, without intermediation: the individual had to be able to access the Holy Scriptures on his own, to have his personal relationship with God and to be judged and saved by Divine Grace, not by the Church’s guided actions. This fact, added to the heavy criticism of the sale of indulgences made by Popes such as Julius II and Leo X, obviously distracted the individual from the idea of having to follow literally the words of the Holy See, undermining its prestige and power.
To support his doctrine, Martin Luther formulated in 1517 the 95 theses, posted on the church door in the castle of Wittenberg.
This action was considered by historians the beginning of the schism from Catholicism (made official in 1521 during the Diet of Worms) and at the same time of the Protestant Reformation.
On June 15th 1520, Pope Leo X issued the Bull Exsurge Domine with which he gave Luther sixty days to recant, under penalty of excommunication. In response, Luther, on December 10th 1520, publicly burned the same Papal Bull and several volumes of canon law. On January 3rd 1521, the Bull Decet Romanum Pontificem sanctioned Luther’s excommunication.
In response to the papal excommunication, a few months later Luther published the Passional Christi und Antichristi, a booklet where the antithesis between Christ and the Pope in the guise of the Antichrist was represented in pictures with captions. The Passional was an enormous success in a world where the majority of the population was illiterate thanks to the effectiveness of the images, which were able to simplify Luther’s theses and make them accessible to all, spreading them widely thanks to the press.


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Essay on “birds of a feather flock together”
The proverb is literally about birds. Large flocks of birds can often be seen flying together. They eat, move, and gather as a group. We can’t spot a sparrow among the pigeons. Similarly, among the aquatic birds, there are no flying birds. With a group of ducks, you can’t see an eagle. This indicates that people of the same species will congregate.
A different bird cannot be forced into the same-bird group. It isn’t going to fit. This is comparable to human behavior. People join and accompany the friendship of others who share their personality traits. You can’t establish a friendship with someone who is utterly unlike you in character.
So, if you want to build long-lasting friendships, you should pick people with comparable personalities and outlooks. Only then will you be able to stay with them in the long run.
The proverb has a deeper connotation as well. The company a man maintains might reveal a lot about his personality. A bad individual will be noticed among other bad people. A pious individual will not be found among the drunks. Furthermore, when you spend time with sophisticated guys, you will undoubtedly become refined as well. Similarly, a man’s character is enriched by the friendships he creates. As a result, the proverb is a metaphorical statement that compares human behaviour to that of birds. People of the same species, like birds, flock together.


Inflamed, painful cold sores arise when you least want them to appear, often when you’re already under stress.
While the virus that causes cold sores, herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), lies dormant in the body between outbreaks and cannot be cured, home remedies may decrease pain, prevent outbreaks or help shorten their duration. What’s more, you’re not alone: about half of all adults in the United States are infected by age 20, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Keeping stress levels low is the first step in preventing and healing outbreaks, says Judy Fulop, a naturopathic physician at Northwestern Integrative Medicine in Chicago. “Stress decreases normal protective immune function,” she explains.
Specific foods can also activate a dormant HSV-1, triggering an outbreak. Foods high in the amino acid arginine, such as chocolate, peanuts and other nuts, should be avoided, Fulop says. Balance your arginine levels with the amino acid lysine, which can be taken as a daily supplement, doubling the dosage at the first sign of an outbreak, Fulop says.
Search your kitchen pantry for other simple home remedies, she advises.
- Dab a small amount of probiotics—natural immune fighters—onto the sore.
- Avoid alcohol and acidic, tart or spicy foods until your sores are healed.
- Eat cabbage daily during an outbreak to help heal the mucous membrane disturbed by the sore.
Portland, Ore., naturopathic doctor Amy Bader on the clinical faculty of the National College of Natural Medicine, says that lemon balm, often found in teas, and 200 mcg a day of the mineral selenium may also help.
As for other touted home remedies, particulary dabbing milk on a sore, Bader says it’s unproven, but if it brings you relief, it’s not going to hurt you.


Parenting is the process of raising a child through every developmental stage. It is done by providing an environment that promotes healthy growth. Parents should understand their kid’s temperament and character to enable good parenting. An active child can process information faster and is curious about their surroundings. Also, a parent should have a unique disciplining approach for a sensitive kid. By doing this, they will promote smooth parenting while meeting the child’s unique needs.
Provision of Downtime
Empathetic kids are susceptible to over-stimulation. For instance, they may feel overwhelmed when in a large group of people. Loud music can also disturb their concentration. Therefore, guardians should ensure that they are in a relaxing and quiet environment. They should also get a chance to engage in activities that make them relax and settle down.
Create a Routine
Creating a daily routine for sensitive children allows them to settle. They get familiar with their daily program, which makes them feel safe. They also get less active and have an undisturbed day. It is advisable to notify the children when there is a change of routine. Doing this ensures that they are comfortable with the forthcoming changes. They also prepare and adopt the changed program without feeling disturbed. Praising them for cooperating also makes them feel part of the decision-making process.
Most sensitive children communicate through actions. For instance, a child throws tantrums when they are angry. Therefore, teaching children how to express their feelings in words can be helpful. Learning communication skills allows them to outgrow special care. They end up becoming independent as they grow.
Use of Neutral Tone and Voice
Susceptible children are more receptive to low and neutral voices. Speaking in a low tone creates understanding and makes the child give feedback too. Note that talking to a sensitive child in a neutral voice enables them to concentrate on the message conveyed. Also, it elicits positive actions.
Good parenting allows a child to grow through all developmental milestones. Therefore, parents should know their child’s temperaments. Knowing this helps them determine whether they need special care. Creating a routine is also vital. Children should also learn to express themselves as they grow. Also, disciplining them with love and respect is advisable.


In the face of mounting global challenges, Asia and Europe need now more than ever to strengthen cooperation to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and promote economic recovery.
As an important multilateral platform linking Asia and Europe, ASEM is an essential and strong global force. Through development in the past quarter century, it now has 53 partners representing around 60 percent of the world’s population, 65 percent of global GDP and almost 55 percent of global trade.
Highly complementary in their industrial structures, Asia and Europe have seen their economic and trade cooperation growing closer over the years and becoming increasingly connected.
Take China-Europe freight trains for instance. In the first 10 months of the year, the number of trips made by such trains surged 26 percent year on year to 12,605, carrying over 1.21 million 20-foot equivalent unit containers of goods, a year-on-year soar of 33 percent.
These train services have performed an important role in deepening anti-pandemic cooperation. More than 13 million items of epidemic-prevention materials have been transported via China-Europe freight-train services since 2020.
Traveling along over 70 routes and reaching more than 170 cities in over 20 European countries, the train services have become a more prominent channel for international trade and a stabilizer for the global industrial and supply chains as well as brought more benefits to people along the routes.
Apart from trade, Europe and Asia could also consolidate their collaboration on various fields including environment-related ones, such as clean energy and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, putting their comparative advantages to full use by tapping Europe’s strengths in capital and technology as well as Asia’s huge market demand.
A staunch supporter of bringing benefits to the people of all countries and building a community with a shared future for humanity, China has put forward cooperation initiatives at the summit.
As Chinese Premier Li Keqiang noted on Thursday, Asian and European countries should uphold the spirit of mutual respect and win-win cooperation for common development and prosperity, and stressed upholding multilateralism, anti-pandemic cooperation, and enhancing exchanges and mutual learning.
In the face of new situations and challenges, nothing matters more than having extended Asia-Europe cooperation, upholding openness and inclusiveness, strengthening connectivity and expanding people-to-people exchanges, to jointly open up new prospects for Asia-Europe cooperation and usher in a new future for Asian and European countries.


dis·trib·ute / disˈtribyoōt/ • v. [tr.] 1. give shares of (something); deal out: information leaflets are being distributed to hotels and guest houses. ∎ supply (goods) to stores and other businesses that sell to consumers: the journal is distributed worldwide. ∎ (be distributed) occur throughout an area: the birds are mainly distributed in marshes and river valleys. ∎ Printing separate (metal type that has been set up) and return the characters to their separate compartments in a type case.2. Logic use (a term) to include every individual of the class to which it refers: the middle term must be distributed, at least once, in the premises.DERIVATIVES: dis·trib·ut·a·ble adj.
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Roundup, the household weed killer with the main ingredient glyphosate, may carry with it severe health risks. It is the most widely used pesticide in the U.S., often for tending gardens and yards, and often shows up in food. However, past cases show Roundup leading to many serious medical issues.
What health issues does Roundup cause?
The weed killer has hotly debated among health and environmental agencies, but some have found that it can be linked to cancer, including the World Health Organization (WHO). There are links between exposure and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, kidney disease and celiac disease.
Studies have also found that glyphosate exposure can be a leading factor to liver disease, birth defects, reproductive issues and disruption of endocrine systems and hormone levels.
Am I at risk for these Roundup health issues?
Typically, those who work outside and with plants are the most at risk for high levels of exposure to Roundup, including farmers, construction workers, landscapers and garden center workers. Those who use Roundup at home consistently may also be at risk for toxic exposure.
Toxic exposure to Roundup can happen through skin contact or through significant inhalation. Symptoms can include fevers, pain in the chest and stomach, swollen lymph nodes and loss of appetite.
If you believe that your health problems are from exposure heavy interaction with Roundup and glyphosate, it may be wise to talk to a doctor about what you are experiencing. Then, consider working with a personal injury lawyer to pursue help for the issue.


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The designs in this series incorporate various representations for these systems:
Constellations: The constellation the system is located in, or associated with (Solar System), is mid-raised in the metal background of the design. Stars that are part of the perceived pattern in the constellation are represented by diamonds, while background stars are circles.
Stars: The largest metal circle in each design is to scale with the screen printed planets.
Planets: The order the planets are printed are innermost (top) to outermost (bottom). The metal circles also represent the planets, to a more clear scale, though they are not in any particular order.
Pin Details: 40mm, Silver metal with mid-raised metal constellation background, translucent enamel, screen print
Another system with eight planets other than ours? Yes, Kepler-90 not only has a star comparable to our Sun, but also rocky planets comparable to Earth! In fact, Kepler-90 was the second discovered eight planet system in history! All eight planets in the Kepler-90 system fit into the space equivalent from our Sun to Earth. The inner planets of this system orbit so closely to their star, Kepler-90i has a "year" of just over 14 days. The Kepler-90 name comes from Kepler, the mission that discovered the system originally, and 90 being the cataloged star number. Kepler-90 is located in the Draco constellation, and is visible with a medium-sized telescope.


Most important of all the monasteries of Mount Fruška
Burned and resurrected
With its beauty and decoration, the monastery Grgeteg has always belonged to the most important of all the monasteries of Mount Fruška. According to tradition, it was founded by Despot Stefan Grgurević (1471-1485), for his father Grgur Branković, monk German of Hilandar.
Dedicated to the assignation of the relics of Saint Nikolaj.
Reliable data show that Grgeteg, as well as other monasteries of Mount Fruska, was built after the fall of the Serbian state in 1459. (fall of Smederevo), and before the Turks conquered Srem. During the Austrian-Turkish war, the monastery was burned and abandoned. The present monastery church was built on the site of the old one around 1770. The old iconostasis, which had been painted by Jakov Orfelin, was replaced by the present one in the early 20th century. The new iconostasis, painted from 1901 to 1904 is the work of the famous Serbian painter Uros Predić.
Archimandrite Teodosije Pecanin died at the age of 108 in this monastery in 1730. It was recorded that out of 17 archimandrites of the monastery, 11 were elected bishops, and one was appointed patriarch.


Here are some facts about the shaduf.
- A shaduf is a hand operated device used for lifting water out of a well or reservoir. It was invented by the Ancient Egyptians and is still used today, in Egypt, India and other countries.
- The device is extremely efficient and easy to use. It is estimated that it can easily and with little effort lift more than 2,500 litres per day.
- The shaduf (or shadoof) consisted of a long wooden pole balanced on a beam. The pole had a bucket attached by a rope to one end and a heavy weight acting as a counterweight on the other end.
- Some hieroglyphics in Egyptian tombs show people using the shaduf. From hieroglyphics, (writing in pictures), archaeologists and historians have learned a lot about daily life in Ancient Egypt.
- The Egyptians built reservoirs made from bricks and mud to hold water. During floods, a connecting network of canals filled with water and the shaduf was used to refill the reservoirs.
- In Ancient Egypt, the River Nile flooded every June. As well as moving the water with shadufs, the Egyptians went fishing and mended their tools during this time.
- The shaduf was used to lift water from one place to another to irrigate crops. Despite the arid desert, the Ancient Egyptians grew barley, wheat and other crops.
- The typical shaduf was able to hold 20 litres of water. The container part of the device was usually made from animal skins or clay.
- Nobody knows for sure how the Ancient Egyptians built the huge pyramids. They may have used a massive versions of the shaduf to lift the stone blocks, weighing up to 15 tonnes.
- The SHADUF project began in 2004 to study ancient irrigation techniques. The project attempted to focus attention on different ways of collecting water and irrigating in the Mediterranean area.
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