(1779–1845). An associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court for more than 30 years, Joseph Story was also a professor at Harvard University’s law school. Along with James Kent, Story is considered the founder of equity jurisprudence in the United States. (In law, equity is justice according to principles of fairness in cases where a mechanical application of the rules under common law would not apply or be fair.)
Story was born on Sept. 18, 1779, in Marblehead, Mass. He graduated from Harvard in 1798 and practiced law in Salem, Mass., from 1801 to 1811. He was active in the Jeffersonian Republican party (later called the Democratic party) and was elected to the state legislature in 1805. He served briefly in the U.S. House of Representatives, then returned to Massachusetts to serve in the state House of Representatives and was later chosen as its speaker.
In 1811, when Story was only 32 years old and without judicial experience, President James Madison appointed him to the U.S. Supreme Court. Story shared Chief Justice John Marshall’s view that the Constitution should be construed broadly in favor of expanding the power of the federal government. For example, an opinion Story wrote in 1816 in Martin vs. Hunter’s Lessee established the authority of the Supreme Court over all state courts in civil cases that involve federal statutes or treaties or the U.S. Constitution.
After Marshall died in 1835, Story presided over the Court until the confirmation of Roger B. Taney as chief justice in 1836. While teaching law at Harvard from 1829 to 1845, Story delivered a series of lectures that he elaborated into nine legal commentaries. These commentaries—on the Constitution, on equity jurisprudence, and on other legal questions—had a wide influence. Story died on Sept. 10, 1845, in Cambridge, Mass.


Have you lost your wireless antenna from the back of your network card? No problem! Make one from scratch using some solder (or pliable wire) about 15 centimeter (5.9 in), and a thumbtack. The wire will act as the 'antenna' while the thumbtack will secure it in place
Grab some solder (preferably thick) or some bendy wire/solder and wrap it around the point of a thumbtack.
this will provide you with a small loop about that same size as the inner ‘pin’ on the back of your wireless card.
Bend the wire at a 90 degree angle just under the loop you just created.
this will allow for easy insertion when you place it around the inner ‘pin’
Place the wire around the pin, and wrap the remaining wire around the outside ‘threads’ where you would normally screw in the antenna.
Insert the thumbtack in between the inner ‘pin’ and the small loop you made.
this is to ensure the inner pin is always in contact with the solder.
The other end of the wire/solder can be wrapped around any cable from the back of your computer to enhance wireless reception.
- Making the end of the antenna touch the chassis of the computer may enhance reception.
- The thicker the solder is, the better.
- Depending on where your computer is, leaving the wire/solder dangling down from the card may also provide adequate reception.
- Electric Current runs through the “pin”, and will also run through the thumbtack when a connection has been made. Play it safe; keep one hand in your pocket to prevent a current traveling through your heart.
- Keep the thumbtack away from your eyes, and any chair you may wish to sit on.
- Even though “Wireless” (or any radio) is non-ionizing, RFR (Radio Frequency Radiation) exposure should be minimized. If possible, shut down your computer or disable the wireless card.


BLUFBeing remote has protected the Pacific from the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic—however, the economic damage has been severe.
The Pacific is dependent on international tourism which has been reduced to almost nothing by Covid-19. Money needs to be pumped into Pacific economies. Still, hardly any of the region's nations can pump money into their own economies. Further, many of them already have significant debts to China. Australia is one of the largest donors to the region and has committed $300 million as part of a Covid-19 response package. This article argues that Australia should provide a A$2 billion recovery financing facility. Over the next few years, another A$5billion post-pandemic recovery package should also be provided to be spent on infrastructure and household support. Without this aid, the region could take ten years to recover to pre-COVID levels. Fragile pacific states might seek assistance from countries whose interests are not aligned with that of Australia. Therefore, consider whether providing aid to the pacific region is in Australia's interests.
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- Pacific island nations beat coronavirus, but now face economic devastation: report
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- Tourism-dependent economies are among those harmed the most by the pandemic


2 Coronal Mass Ejections Headed Towards Earth
NASA says the sun erupted with two coronal mass ejections or CMEs during the evening of Feb. 5, 2013 that may glance near-Earth space. Experimental NASA research models, based on observations from the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) and ESA/NASA’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, show that the first CME began at 7 p.m. EST and left the sun at speeds of around 750 miles per second. The second CME began at 10:36 p.m. EST and left the sun at speeds of around 350 miles per second. Historically, CMEs of this speed and direction have been benign, NASA says.
Not to be confused with a solar flare, a CME is a solar phenomenon that can send solar particles into space and reach Earth one to three days later.
NASA says Earth-directed CMEs can cause a space weather phenomenon called a geomagnetic storm, which occurs when they connect with the outside of the Earth’s magnetic envelope, the magnetosphere, for an extended period of time. In the past, CMEs at this strength have had little effect. They may cause auroras near the poles but are unlikely to disrupt electrical systems on Earth or interfere with GPS or satellite-based communications systems.
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center is the United States Government official source for space weather forecasts, alerts, watches and warnings.
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In this blog post, we will walk you through the process of becoming an administrator in Windows 10. Being an administrator allows you to have more control over your computer, as you can perform tasks such as installing and uninstalling software, managing user accounts, and changing system settings.
Method 1: Using the Settings App
- Click on the Start button and then click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
- Click on the Accounts option.
- Click on Family & other users in the left pane.
- Under the Other users section, click on the account that you want to make an administrator.
- Click on the Change account type button.
- In the new window, click on the drop-down menu and select Administrator.
- Click on the OK button to save the changes.
Method 2: Using the Control Panel
- Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and click on Control Panel from the context menu.
- Click on User Accounts.
- Click on Manage another account.
- Select the account that you want to make an administrator.
- Click on Change the account type.
- Select the Administrator option and click on the Change Account Type button.
Method 3: Using the Command Prompt
For this method, you will need to have access to an administrator account.
- Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and click on Command Prompt (Admin) from the context menu.
- In the Command Prompt window, type in the following command, replacing “Username” with the actual username of the account you want to make an administrator:
- Press the Enter key on your keyboard to execute the command.
- Close the Command Prompt window.
net localgroup Administrators Username /add
Now you know how to become an administrator in Windows 10 using three different methods. Remember that having administrator privileges comes with great responsibility, as it grants you complete control over your computer. Always exercise caution when making changes to system settings, installing software, or managing user accounts to avoid causing damage to your computer or compromising its security.


Free 3d model of a metal ship anchor. It is a cast metal construction, designed to keep shipping in one place above the water. Anchor is a device to keep the ship of the vessel or other water floating craft when stopping in open water. The mooring lines are used on moorage or anchorage. The main design principle is that the anchor has a prehensile ends and a lot of weight. Because of this, it is easily submerged under the water and clings to the ground.
The surface of the free anchor 3d model is worn with a black iron oxide. Some places of the anchor 3d model are rust. However, this is an exactly how a typical anchor looks like, because it is regularly dipped into the water, destroying its unpainted surface. This 3d model of the classical in its form ship anchor consists of a typical for such things parts. They are rod, shank, arm and two flukes. The rod is a horizontal cylindrical bar with the two spheres at the ends. It firmly seated in the rod body, which is the basis of the anchor. At the bottom the spindle transforms into an arc shape that looks like two arms. At both ends of the arms there are flat flukes, similar to the arrowhead that increases grip with bottom ground. This anchor is sometimes called the admiralty common anchor. Lowered from a ship anchored in the water with a massive anchor chain. To do this in the very top of the spindle is tightly welded strong iron ring, which serves as basis for fixing the first link of anchor chain. 3d model of a real ship's anchor copies is meter in size. Therefore, if you choose to use this anchor in the interior rendering as a furnishing, you will likely have to reduce its size using proportional scaling.
Modeled in 3ds Max 2008. Rendered with V-Ray.
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Interdigital dermatitis is a necrotizing condition of the interdigital skin and usually precedes or accompanies footrot Contagious Footrot in Sheep When there is invasion by Dichelobacter nodosus of interdigital dermatitis, contagious footrot results. Whereas in Australia, footrot is separated into benign or virulent categories,... read more . In Australia, it may be caused by less virulent strains of Dichelobacter nodosus and is termed benign footrot Benign Footrot When there is invasion by Dichelobacter nodosus of interdigital dermatitis, contagious footrot results. Whereas in Australia, footrot is separated into benign or virulent categories,... read more . It is commonly caused by other organisms, such as Trueperella pyogenes and Fusobacterium necrophorum, and there is evidence that this initial infection is required for the development of virulent footrot. Wet weather, damp pastures, and mud are predisposing factors. In milder cases, the interdigital skin is red, hairless, swollen, and moist. In severe cases, the integrity of the interdigital skin is compromised, exposing subcutaneous tissues. Suppuration and swelling of the deeper interdigital tissues may develop. Lameness can be a sign in many as 90% of affected sheep, and all four limbs may be affected. Healing is rapid when conditions dry out, but the disease may recur when conditions again become wet.
Because interdigital dermatitis usually precedes a footrot outbreak, it is prudent to treat the condition as if it were footrot. Other differential diagnoses include dermatophilosis Dermatophilosis (strawberry footrot), which affects the hairy skin of the coronet and pastern. Viral diseases such as ulcerative dermatitis, contagious ecthyma, and foot-and-mouth disease Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Animals Foot-and-mouth disease is one of the world's most economically important viral diseases of livestock. The virus infects cattle, pigs, and sheep and many cloven-hoofed wildlife species. The infection... read more may be excluded based on flock history, clinical signs, electron microscopic examination, and serologic analysis. Currently, the treatment of choice consists of external application of 10% wt/vol zinc sulfate disinfectants via a footbath or aerosol.


The After SEE Course is an eight-week educational project of Amics del Nepal designed for the students who appeared in the SEE (Secondary Education Examination). The participants of the project are students who gave the examination from the government schools and beneficiaries of Amics del Nepal promoted from the Experiential Learning project.
The project intends to help young people during this time of transition to improve their personal and social life skills of 5C (Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Caring) in order to get them ready for high school.
Environment and Sustainability was the theme for the session where students were exposed to the concept of environment, global warming, and sustainability through researches, guest speaker sessions, and field visits. Solid waste management and waste segregation was other important topic covered during the session, and students were able to create a school workshop on the same topic.
The final event of the session was conducted on July 16th, where students presented a brief exhibition about global warming. They created a prototype of global warming and displayed information on how it is affecting people around the world. In addition, images and videos were also presented at the event, to provide more context for the topic.After the completion of the After SEE Course, students will move on to the second session based on the theme “Youth Awareness and Civic Rights” starting on the 8th of August.


Reducing disparity between income and cost of housing
Given suitable land, building materials, labour and finance, it is technically possible to produce shelter. But for whom? The answer is simple: for those who can afford it. Unfortunately, the poorest quarter of the world's population cannot.
The Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential is a unique, experimental research work of the Union of International Associations. It is currently published as a searchable online platform with profiles of world problems, action strategies, and human values that are interlinked in novel and innovative ways. These connections are based on a range of relationships such as broader and narrower scope, aggravation, relatedness and more. By concentrating on these links and relationships, the Encyclopedia is uniquely positioned to bring focus to the complex and expansive sphere of global issues and their interconnected nature.
The initial content for the Encyclopedia was seeded from UIA’s Yearbook of International Organizations. UIA’s decades of collected data on the enormous variety of association life provided a broad initial perspective on the myriad problems of humanity. Recognizing that international associations are generally confronting world problems and developing action strategies based on particular values, the initial content was based on the descriptions, aims, titles and profiles of international associations.
Non-profit, apolitical, independent, and non-governmental in nature, the UIA has been a pioneer in the research, monitoring and provision of information on international organizations, international associations and their global challenges since 1907.


Matthew Williams is a champion. He trains five days a week to excel in both basketball and speed skating and has gone on to represent Canada in international competition. In his inspiring TED Talk, Williams discusses how society has become more accepting of athletes with intellectual disabilities—however, we still have a ways to go. “The world does not see all people like me as champions,” Williams says, “Not long ago, people like me were shunned and hidden away. There has been lots of change since Special Olympics began in 1968, but in too many cases, people with intellectual disabilities are invisible to the wider population.”
Unfortunately, too many athletes have not been given the opportunity to perfect and showcase their talents. The Special Olympics has taken great steps to help all athletes reach their fullest potential by not only supporting athletes in competition, but also supporting their health: “Special Olympics also addresses critical health needs. Studies have shown that, on average, men with intellectual disabilities die 13 years younger than men without, and women with intellectual disabilities die 20 years younger than women without. Special Olympics keeps us healthy by getting us active and participating in sport. Also, our coaches teach us about nutrition and health. Special Olympics also provides free health screening for athletes who have difficulty communicating with their doctor or accessing health care.”
Playing sports have a variety of benefits such as building teamwork and leadership skills in a safe and fun environment—an environment all athletes should have the opportunity to be a part of. The Special Olympics is just one organization that is doing incredible work—work that Williams has the utmost respect for: “Special Olympics is changing the world by transforming four and a half million athletes and giving us a place to be confident, meet friends, not be judged and get to feel like and be champions.”
For more information on the Special Olympics, visit their website.
Watch the full talk below:


Oral Health care tips: Poor oral health can lead to many types of dental diseases. Also, it can also cause oral cancer.
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Oral Health care tips: to keep the body fit and healthy oral health It is also important to take care of it, but often people do not pay attention to it and this spoils their health. Due to this, there is a risk of many types of diseases in the teeth and gums. Not taking care of oral hygiene oral cancer There is a danger of even happening. In many cases, poor oral hygiene also causes oral cancer. About 45 percent of people worldwide are suffering from oral diseases. The biggest reason for these diseases is not cleaning the mouth regularly.
In such a situation, doctors advise people to take care of oral health. According to doctors, oral health can be kept good by following some tips daily. This prevents diseases.
brushing twice a day: Brush your teeth twice a day, preferably in the morning and at night. Brushing for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste can help remove plaque and bacteria that cause bad breath, cavities and gum disease.
floss daily: Flossing can help remove plaque and food particles between your teeth and along your gum line. Floss at least once a day.
use mouthwash: Wash your mouth with mouthwash after brushing and flossing. Mouthwash can help kill bacteria and freshen your breath.
eat less sweets : Sweet and acidic foods can cause tooth decay and cavities. Sweet things should be included in the diet at least.
keep these things in mind
If there is pain in the teeth or bleeding gums, then these are signs of poor oral health. In this situation, a dentist should be consulted immediately. Apart from this, if there is any blister or red and white marks in the mouth, then these are also symptoms of oral disease. These symptoms should not be ignored. This problem in the mouth can later turn into cancer.
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5 Simple Tips for a Digital Detox
Some studies show youths age 8-18 spend about 9.5 hours per day on electronic devices – that’s a lot of time spent staring at a screen. While the internet and social media are useful and necessary in everyday life, there are consequences to using them. Research has found that the blue light from screens can disrupt sleep, the electromagnetic fields from electronics can have effects on your health, and the use of exposure can contribute to obesity in youth and adults.
So how do we learn to unplug? Here are five tips to help you disconnect:
Set a “device bedtime”
That blue light coming off your computer or cell phone screen can be detrimental to your sleep because it disrupts circadian rhythms and suppresses melatonin. A lack of sleep can cause health problems like cancer, diabetes and obesity. Try to stay off your phone or computer at least an hour before you plan on going to sleep.
Become more aware of how much you’re using electronics
Overuse of electronics – especially social media – can have a major impact on your mental health. Studies show an increase in anxiety, loneliness and depression in people with a heavy reliance on electronics. You can avoid this by limiting your exposure and putting a daily cap on the number of hours you’re plugged in.
Using devices throughout the day can decrease those human connections people need for their mental health. Overuse of electronics can lead to a number of troubling issues. Some people have problems sleeping, reduced empathy, worsened posture, eye issues, and impaired cardiac and nervous systems. Avoid these issues by spending more time away from your device – go for a walk, play a sport, get some fresh air, meet a friend for coffee – keep busy!
Distance yourself from your device
Electromagnetic fields emitted from your device can be avoided by simply walking away from them. Put your phone down – it doesn’t always need to be in your hand or pocket!
Unplug in the bedroom
Electromagnetic fields emitted by devices in your bedroom can be harmful to your health. At night, disconnect cordless phones, turn off devices – even WiFi if you can.


The Nguni people of southern Africa have an interesting philosophy called “ubuntu.”
Ubuntu is the belief that a person thrives when his or her neighbor thrives. In English, it essentially translates to “I am because we are.” Cooperation, not competition, is celebrated.
As I was reading more about Thomas B. Marsh’s life, I thought about ubuntu.
When Thomas B. Marsh fell away from the church, he became a very vocal opponent of the Saints.
He was so bitter that he wrote an affidavit to the Missouri governor that led to the extermination order against all Mormons in Missouri.
He stayed away from the church for 2 decades, before reuniting with the Saints in Utah.
When in Utah, Marsh addressed the Saints concerning the reasons behind his leaving the church:
“I became jealous of the Prophet, and then I…overlooked everything that was right, and spent all my time looking for the evil…I got mad, and I wanted everyone else to be mad.”
It’s so interesting to see what the Lord told Thomas B. Marsh when he first joined the church. (D&C 31)
He counseled Marsh to teach and strengthen others.
To “be patient in afflictions,”
To “revile not against those that revile”
And to “govern your house in meekness, and be steadfast.”
In other words, Christ is teaching Marsh about ubuntu.
Cooperation instead of competition.
Meekness instead of envy.
Patience instead of anger.
Steadfastness instead of bitterness.
To strengthen others instead of tearing them down.
“When we seek to ‘complete’ rather than ‘compete,’ it is so much easier to cheer each other on.” (Linda K. Burton)
And do you know what is beautiful? When Thomas talks of what brought him back to the church, he states “I have sought diligently to know the spirit of Christ since I turned my face Zionward.”
Turn your face Zionward—towards others.
Strive to be of one heart and mind.
Focus on completing, not competing.
Let go of envy.
Let go of anger.
Written by Sarah Keenan


18 sty Understanding the Concept of Enhancements
Innovation can be described as process of having a new notion, idea, product, or perhaps service that is certainly both new and practical. Costly essential aspect in business accomplishment, and learning the concept may be a key aspect of building a competitive and eco friendly company.
You will find three types of improvements. The first is product innovation, which is the opening of the new great or support. It can also include improvements to materials, application, or companies. In addition , it could possibly involve handling resources in a new approach, such as sharing https://onlineaudit.org/innovations-as-a-mindset resources among completely different groups.
The other type of technology is method innovation, that involves reworking or perhaps improving the efficiency of existing methods. This type of originality may be used to mitigate environmental complications.
Finally, there is certainly marketing advancement, which is a difference in marketing strategies. Advertising innovation may affect the packaging, advertising, or cost of a service or product.
Many companies struggle to take the ideas to industry. Often , they will lack the equipment or information to fully use the brain power with their employees. Yet , some businesses are successful by putting into action these strategies. Companies like Amazon and Uber are frontrunners in this area.
Invention is a complicated process that will require creative thought. Without imagination, innovation can be not feasible.
Innovation can be tied to specific products or services, or perhaps it can be linked with a company’s business model. Most successful businesses incorporate both equally types of innovation.
Businesses that have implemented new ideas have seen elevated customer retention. These improvements have also increased customer involvement.
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The Russian manufacturer of Angola’s first communications satellite announced Friday that it has reestablished contact with the spacecraft after engineers stopped receiving signals shortly after its launch earlier this week.
Ground controllers lost contact with the Angosat 1 communications satellite shortly after its deployment in an orbit more than 22,300 miles (about 36,000 kilometers) over the equator following liftoff Tuesday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The 3,631-pound (1,647-kilogram) Angosat 1 satellite, built by the Russian aerospace contractor RSC Energia, was launched aboard a Ukrainian-built Zenit booster, and a Russian-made Fregat SB upper stage successfully maneuvered the spacecraft into a near-circular geostationary-type orbit and released the payload around nine hours after liftoff.
The satellite established contact with ground controllers as expected after it separated from its rocket, but officials said they soon lost communications with Angosat 1. Russian news reports suggested the loss of communications occurred as Angosat 1 extended its power-generating solar panels, one of the first actions planned after its arrival in orbit.
RSC Energia said in a statement Friday that engineers have restored communications with Angosat 1, and that all parameters of the satellite’s on-board systems are normal.
Angosat 1 is expected to drift to its final operating position at 13 degrees east longitude, where it will match Earth’s rotation and hover over the same geographic location, beaming television broadcast, Internet, radio and other telecommunications services to Angola, the rest of Africa and parts of Europe.
The satellite carries 16 C-band and six Ku-band transponders, and its communications payload was supplied by Airbus Defense and Space.
Designed for a 15-year mission, Angosat 1 is Angola’s first communications satellite, the product of an inter-governmental agreement signed between the Angolan and Russian governments in 2009.
Russian engineers also helped construct and activate a satellite control center near the Angolan capital of Luanda on the southwest coast of Africa, where officials will oversee Angosat 1 operations.
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Over the last 50 years income inequality has been increasing in the United States. For example, the share of adults in upper-income households increased from only 14% in 1971 to 20% in 2019. Conversely, the share of lower-income households increased from 25% to 29% in the same time period. Many factors such as the rise of skill premium and educational inequities have contributed to this rise in inequality. This project specifically focuses on how pronounced the effect of tourism is on income inequality at the county level in the United States. In-depth economic and social analyses will determine the impact of tourism on income inequality using data from the 2009 and 2019 five-year estimates of the American Community Survey. Data are from all 3220 counties across the United States. This study analyses the relationship between employment in tourism-related industries and income inequality using employment percentages from accommodation, entertainment, recreation, arts, and food service industries. Income inequality is measured by the common indicator, the Gini coefficient. Additionally, data on median household income and poverty rate are included to give a clearer picture of total inequality in each county across the country. Results show that higher percentages of tourism-related employment are associated with greater measures of inequality, higher Gini coefficient, lower median income, and higher poverty rates. These results are significant at the 99th percentile.
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Technology in Education is constantly changing and transforming the way schools, students, and teachers all learn. From augmented reality to virtual reality, the adoption of technology has been expanding at an exponential rate. But what does this mean for educators?
What Does the Future of Technology in Education Look Like?
Technology is constantly evolving and changes as it becomes more accessible. Today’s students are immersed in technology from a very young age, but we still don’t know if this will disrupt the education system or benefit it. Schools have started to implement new technologies (like the Google Expeditions program) and use them to enhance the learning process, but these newer programs may not be accessible enough for many students with special needs.
How Will Technology Change the Way This Generation Learns?
There is a wide variety of technology that can be used in the classroom. Some students have access to Chromebooks and other types of laptops that are more affordable than iPads. Technology also helps teachers give their students more options for different learning styles.
How Technology is Impacting Learning Outside of School?
Technology has changed the way we learn and even how students learn in school. With the abundance of technology, many students are increasingly using digital devices to enhance their learning outside of school. This change in education is changing how educators think about learning, which may be affecting traditional teaching methods.
Youth Engagement Through Technology
With education technology has increased by leaps and bounds, yet the world is not any more prepared for this than it was before. Schools are still struggling to find a way to engage students on their own terms without disrupting them. Technology can provide a solution that does both. It balances the needs of teachers with those of the students.
Since the beginning of time, schools have been using technology to advance their students’ learning. This blog discusses what changes in education can happen because of new technological advances. Eventually, we will see a shift in our learning techniques and mediums.


Introduction: The use of computed tomography in medical diagnostics is increasing. CT is a diagnostic cross-sectional imaging of an object from both transmission or reflection data collected by illuminating the object from many different directions. The advantage of this method is that it gives high contrast resolution and display of low contrast structures. Aim: Computed tomography provides two methods of data collection: the sequential and spiral. The aim of the thesis is to compare the technical parameters and radiation dose between sequential and spiral mode of data acquisition with computed tomography imaging of the head and to identify any differences. Furthermore, we want to determine in which cases the doctor chooses to use the sequence or spiral data acquisition of head imaging. Methods: Descriptive method with systematic review of the literature is used in the thesis. When searching sources and literature, a time frame, from 1993 to 2015, was used. The literature was searched in Slovenian and English. Statistical analysis of the dose-lenght product and the product of tube current and exposure time of spiral and sequential techniques were performed using the computer program SPSS Statistics IBM 22.0 and statistical tests. Data were obtained from computerised tomography device Siemens SOMATOM Sensation 16. Investigations were carried out on fourteen patients during the period from 30 November to 3 December and according to the protocols for sequential and spiral head imaging, which are used on a daily basis. Results: Research results showed that the dose-length product is rather constant in a sequential technique. In a spiral technique the radiation dose received by the patient, and the value of the product of current and time are also fairly constant. Dose burden is affected mainly by the choice and adaptation of the protocol and partly by the constitution or age of the patient. Our findings were confirmed by statistical analysis, which proved the differences between spiral and sequential data acquisition. The dose-lenght product in the sequential technique is lower in comparison with the dose-lenght product in the spiral technique. The product of tube current and exposure time is lower in the spiral technique compared to the sequential technique Discussion and Conclusion: Spiral technique is used in head injuries, which helps surgeons, as it allows 3D reconstruction. The sequential technique is used in routine checks, when there is no need for specific reconstructions. As CT scans represent a large share of dose burdens on patients, the radiation dose should be monitored for its potential reduction. The research could lead to further examination of doses and protocols, and thus their optimisation.


According to Andrew M Prentice, PhD, from MRC International Nutrition Group, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the intake of dairy produce shows enormous diversity between regions, cultures and individuals around the world. At the geographical level intake maps closely onto the distribution of lactase persistence (LP); a genetic trait that allows milk to be consumed beyond the weaning period without gastrointestinal side effects.
The LP trait has been independently selected at least 4 times and is under rapid positive selection showing that dairy consumption has very positive dietary benefits. For people lacking the LP trait and those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBD) the fermentation of milk into yogurt and related products (a process known for at least 8500y) aids milk digestion through the breakdown of lactose and the provision of bacterially-derived beta-galactosidase which remains active in the gastrointestinal tract.
Despite concerns that the high saturated fat content of full-fat dairy produce would promote heart disease the latest meta-analyses show dairy consumption to be neutral or beneficial for weight control, coronary disease, diabetes, hypertension and most cancers.
In global ecological comparisons milk and dairy intake is strongly associated with adult height and many international advisory bodies recommend the consumption of 400-500ml milk equivalents per day, but few population groups meet these levels. Of 50 national food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) surveyed two-thirds make reference to yogurt and either give guideline quantities or encourage an increase in consumption within the wider guideline to increase intakes of low-fat dairy produce.


Alan Igglesden was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 1999
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There are different levels of severity when it comes to symptoms.
We’ll start with the general symptoms.
Health provider Patient says that “Early symptoms may include headaches and feeling sick…due to increased pressure within the skull”.
It says that “These symptoms may come and go at first and tend to be worse in the morning”.
Symptoms can vary depending on where the tumour is in the brain.
Different parts of the brain are responsible for different functions so depending on where the tumour is, different symptoms will rear their heads.
The following symptoms may be apparent as a result:
• Weakness in an arm, leg, or part of the face
• Loss of smell
• Numbness or weakness in part of the body
• Personality changes
• Problems with balance
The NHS advises you should seek a consultation “if you have a headache that feels different from the type of headache you usually get, or if headaches are getting worse”.
It is important to note that the symptoms the NHS lists are slightly different from those Patient includes.
Additional symptoms listed include:
• Persistent nausea
• Persistent vomiting
• Vision or speech problems
• Seizures (fits)
Just like most conditions, there are number of risk factors that increase your chances of developing a brain tumour.
Age is one of them. Most brain tumours happen in adults in their 80s.
This doesn’t mean that people younger than 80 can’t develop brain tumours.
Radiation is the second risk factor listed and this will be due to long term exposure to CT scans, X-rays of the head and radiotherapy.
A few genetic conditions can increase your risk of developing a brain tumour.
These include tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis type 1, neurofibromatosis type 2 and Turner syndrome.
More information can be found on the Cancer Research UK website.
Information on brain tumour treatment can be found on the NHS.
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History of Gorgonya Nachani
Before the reign of the British, a place in Shibsagar called Gorgaon was situated in Assam. The female dancers of this place were called Gorgonya Nachani. The descendants of this place still exist in that same place. The art of dancing that they practised is called ‘Lasya’. In this dance, the performers along with dancing also sing the songs. Earlier they were also taken to the courts of the Ahome kings where they used to dance and sing. Most of them earlier worked as court dancers of the Ahome kings.
Dance Performance of Gorgonya Nachani
The Lyasa dance which the Gorgonya Nachani performs has certain forms of gestures. In this form of dancing the body is swayed in all the directions and along with it the head is also bent slowly at regular intervals. The arms are slightly waved and then slowly taken upwards and swayed sideways. The palms keep moving all the time. All these gestures express the meanings of the songs they sing.
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The frigate Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde (1681-1693). This 1:48 scale model is part of our exhibition on the West and East Indian Trading Companies on deck 2 of the museum.
The fleet of Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia was initially a chartered fleet. It was created in cooperation between the Electorate of Brandenburg and Benjamin Raule, a merchant from Vlissingen in the Netherlands. The Raule fleet was financed by electoral letters of marque, especially in Brandenburg’s disputes with Sweden, and by business on the African Gold Coast. With the purchase of the Raule fleet by Friedrich Wilhelm, also known as the Great Elector, on 1 October 1684, the frigate „Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde” also became state property.
The „Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde“ was the flagship of the Brandenburg navy from 1684 to 1693. Her construction was begun in 1680 in Pillau, today’s Baltijsk, and completed a year later in Königsberg, today’s Kaliningrad. The ship was designed for a maximum of 60 guns on two gundecks, but the number of guns varied greatly over time. The same applies to the size of the crew, which increased over time from 160 to 250 men. The chronicles describe the ship as an excellent sailor with great maneuverability. Considering her size and armament, she was a large frigate, and thus unable to compete with the larger ships of the established naval powers.
In 1685, the „Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde“ was transferred from Königsberg to her new home port of Emden. In 1691, she served as a convoy ship to protect merchant ships on the route to the Shetlands. A year later, the ship was put into the service of the Brandenburg African Company and sailed from West Africa to St. Thomas in the Caribbean, participating directly in the Atlantic slave trade. For her use as a slave trader, the ship had been converted to carry as many human cargo as possible. To make room, her armament was therefore reduced to 25 cannons in 1692. On her way back from the Caribbean, the ship was attacked by French ships on 31 October 1693. As a result of the attack the ship burned and sank.


Background. Although pregnancy is a recognized risk factor for severe influenza infection, the effect of influenza on miscarriages and births remains unclear. We examined the relationship between influenza and birth rates during the 1918 pandemic in the United States, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Methods. We compiled monthly birth rates from 1911 through 1930 in 3 Scandinavian countries and the United States, identified periods of unusually low or high birth rates, and quantified births as “missing” or “in excess” of the normal expectation. Using monthly influenza data, we correlated the timing of peak pandemic exposure and depressions in birth rates, and identified pregnancy stages at risk of influenza-related miscarriage.
Results. Birth rates declined in all study populations in spring 1919 by a mean of 2.2 births per 1000 persons, representing a 5%–15% drop below baseline levels (P < .05). The 1919 natality depression reached its trough 6.1–6.8 months after the autumn pandemic peak, suggesting that missing births were attributable to excess first trimester miscarriages in ∼1 in 10 women who were pregnant during the peak of the pandemic. Pandemic-related mortality was insufficient to explain observed patterns.
Conclusions. The observed birth depressions were consistent with pandemic influenza causing first trimester miscarriages in ∼1 in 10 pregnant women. Causality is suggested by temporal synchrony across geographical areas.
|Tidsskrift||Journal of Infectious Diseases|
|Status||Udgivet - 2011|


Promoting the transition from fossil fuel dependancy to the use of renewable energy
Climate Change is the change in the temperatures of the earth over time. The climate of the earth has changed throughout time, going through multiple Ice Ages and stages of glacial Ice advance and retreat. However, recently, a new wave of climate change has arisen. This new wave has brought about an increase in global temperatures and glacial retreat, both of which the likes we have never seen before. The scientific community has come to a mass consensus that this new wave of climate change has indeed been caused by man, specifically the emission of greenhouse gases- radiative gases which radiate energy in the form of heat within the lower atmosphere of the earth. These greenhouse gases are emitted by the consumption of fossil fuels by humans, through several different processes which all revolve around the exothermic combustion of fossil fuel to generate energy. These processes however, “make the earth go round.” It allows us to easily travel in cars and planes, provides electricity for our computers and air conditioning.
Despite the use of fossil fuels being a viable option to meet the planet’s energy needs for decades, it is imperative for the countries of the world to lower dependence on fossil fuels for two primary reasons. Firstly, fossil fuels are not a renewable source- the amount of fossil fuels available on the planet are limited, and if dependence on fossil fuel is not eventually eliminated, the earth's reserves will be depleted. Second, as mentioned before, the consumption of fossil fuels as an energy source has detrimental effects on the environment, increasing global temperatures, air pollution, and causing the rise of global sea water levels. Fortunately there are viable alternatives to fossil fuels- renewable energy. Renewable energy are constantly replenished, meaning unlike fossil fuels which are finite resources, renewable energy is an infinite resource. The different forms of renewable energy include but are not limited to: solar energy (derived from the sun), geothermal energy (derived from the earth), and wind power (derived from air currents). If the world were to lower its dependency of fossil fuel consumption and transition to the use of renewable energy as a power source, not only would the detrimental effects of fossil fuels be mitigated, but the issue of using a resource of energy which would eventually diminish would be eliminate. Therefore, the environmental commission is tasked with the following goal: “Promoting the transition from fossil fuel dependency to the use of renewable energy” in order to create a sustainable and flourishing planet for all.


The invasive emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, EAB) has destroyed ash tree (Fraxinus spp.) populations across the US, but remnant populations including many small trees and, more rarely, larger trees remain after EAB had its first major impact across the landscape. Here we model changes that could occur in a preserve’s remnant population of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh.) after EAB peak mortality (2010-2017) to assess recovery potential. We used population viability analysis (PVA) and created a stage based model with baseline conditions and a model with a recurrent catastrophes, where a catastrophe was defined as a year with reduced ash survival from an EAB outbreak. The catastrophes model had an increasing probability of a catastrophe occurring over ten years and included a gradual increase in ash survival (decline in EAB impacts) over the 9 years following a catastrophic event. We explored scenarios for the catastrophes model including, 1) the reduction of future EAB induced mortality events by half to mimic possible effects of environmental pressures; 2) addition of trees with increased survival to mimic ash restoration. We assume ash restoration can be achieved by planting EAB resistant ash trees, which are currently under development, or from natural selection events, both leading to trees with historic survival parameters. We also performed a sensitivity analysis to assess which size class impacted the population persistence the most over time, and found that the seedling size class was the most influential. There was no risk of extinction under the baseline model and the most sensitive stage class was the Year 1 seedlings. Reduced catastrophe scenario had a 33% improvement in survival when compared to the catastrophes model. Adding healthy ash improved population abundances over time, and reduced the probability of extinction when there were repeated plantings. These scenarios relied on assumptions about how the population would react based on the scientific literature and cautious estimates. This approach provides a starting point for experiments testing individual management treatments to generate testable hypotheses, and the model may be readily updated with new data as it becomes available. Our PVA has revealed potential outcomes which can help increase our understanding of natural ash populations remaining after EAB introduction.
Additional Contributors: Dr. Karen Root, Bowling Green State University
Dr. Kathleen Knight, US Forest Service
Rachel Bienemann, Ohio State University