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What Do Songwriters Do?
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And roughly, many songwriters do their own songs.
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But there are many people in the music industry (especially in popular music) who are solely front-office for songwriting.


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Fear is an essential part of TAQWA.
TAQWA is a complex term describing a life filled with love, fear and obedience to Allah Subhanawataala and instilled with a constant awareness that He Subhanawataala is with us every waking and sleeping moment, and that He subhanawataala is protecting us and watching us, and that nothing escapes him whether it is overt in action or covertly residing in the recesses of our mind.
This awareness modulates our behavior inside salah and outside salah.
Taqwa is the ultimate goal of every sincere Muslim.
Allah Subhanawataala gives us the prescription to overcome fear and grief by following His guidance.
For that we need an understanding of His words, their meaning, the context in which they were revealed and the method of practice as demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him.
He Subhanawataala gives us a choice……………an option of overcoming FEAR and GRIEF. It is now upto us if we choose to seek the cure.
An finally sages and scholars tell us that it is best to learn from History as history repeats itself, again and yet again.
Allah Subhanawataala says in the Quran that the only reason he relates stories of people from the past, is to teach us not to repeat the mistakes they made and to learn of the consequences of those mistakes………….
Thus be guided by the moral of these stories in the Quran and change our behavior before punishment descends or Time runs out for us individually or collectively.
May I share with you the story of THE STRONGEST NATION IN THE WORLD?


Aerosols are fine particles that are produced by waves breaking at the ocean surface (sea spray), phytoplankton (sulfate aerosol), sandstorms (dust), and combustion (burning of fossil fuels and wildfires). These microscopic particles can impact climate directly by absorbing or scattering incoming solar radiation and indirectly by affecting cloud properties such as extent, lifetime, and reflectivity. Aerosols also affect air quality by reducing visibility and, when inhaled, can affect our health.
The Atmospheric Chemistry Group at NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Lab has been studying the effects of aerosols on climate and air quality by participating in shipboard national and international research field campaigns and long-term aerosol monitoring for over thirty years. Their work has employed the use of ships, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and ground stations.
The group has studied a broad range of aerosol types ranging from remote marine aerosols in every ocean basin, black carbon (soot) in the Arctic, particulate matter in the oil and gas fields of Utah’s Uintah Basin to dust storms over Asia.
Check out our video on the NOAA YouTube Channel to learn more about NOAA PMEL’s research on aerosols: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp_TdS8RPZI


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You might have heard of Montessori creches or playschools. Your child might even attend one. There are lots of them in Ireland and all over the world.
The Montessori method is very child-centred and encourages freedom of choice within a safe, planned environment. It was invented by Maria Montessori, an Italian doctor and educator in around 1910. She valued the whole child and worked out ways to encourage not only language and maths skills, but also sensory, social and practical skills. Maria Montessori was way ahead of her time.
The website The Montessori Notebook has lots of useful ideas and suggestions including this one on Montessori for babies.
Why am I doing this?
Sharing stories play an important role in a child’s development. They not only help children learn language and reading skills but they also have an emotional quality which can help children make sense of their feelings. Reading to babies and young children, and giving them time to respond, will help make the most of this opportunity. Recognising shapes will help your child to learn to read later on.
How can I do more?
The most important thing is that reading is fun and enjoyable for both of you – five minutes can be enough. Just turn off the TV and find a quiet place so there are no distractions. And remember stories are not just found in books, it’s just as good to tell your child short, simple stories you know.
Remember, you’re not teaching your child to read. You learn to talk a long time before you learn to read, and sharing stories and giving your child time to respond is a wonderful way to help your child’s language development.
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Description of Pedagogical Tool:
Stereotypes and Racism are effects of socialization that continue to permeate society; it is impossible to be fully without stereotypes or racial tendencies, but it is possible to recognize our personal stereotypical thoughts and work to change them, and not act based on them. The goal of this project is to provide educators with the tools necessary to allow students to think critically about society, and recognize any negative aspects of socialization within themselves, and develop the critical thinking skills to change them.
Vacca, Richard T, Vacca, Jo Anne L., and Mraz, Maryann. (2014). 11th edition. Content Area Reading: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum, New York: Pearson.
Social Sciences and Humanities, Ontario Curriculum Grades 9-12, 2013 Revised Curriculum
Sensoy, O. and DiAngelo, R. (2012). Is everyone really equal?: An introduction to key concepts in social justice education. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York: Teachers College Press.


Design for Dignity: The true extent of the homeless crisis isn’t visible on the streets. Here’s how architects are working to address it. Oculus, Winter 2019.
A landmark class-action lawsuit on behalf of homeless men in New York City established the right to shelter in the city in 1981—soon expanded to women and families. At the time, the homeless crisis was a highly visible malaise, present everywhere on the streets, under bridges, in homeless encampments, in public parks. Since that lawsuit, resolved by what is known as the Callahan consent decree, the city has been court ordered to find beds for every person presenting themselves to a shelter facility. In the following decades, it spurred the creation of an extensive infrastructure of nearly 500 facilities for overnight and longer-term shelter, hidden throughout the corners of the five boroughs. The Department of Homeless Services now oversees a shelter system for more than 61,000 New York City residents currently in need of emergency housing every night.
“If you look at the homeless population chart as a graph, you’ll observe that the spikes in population align with periods of prosperity in the city more broadly,” said David Piscuskis of 1100 Architects. “What happens in simple terms is that landlords can take a piece of housing stock and put it into the public realm—the more market-based realm—when times are good.”


Congratulations to Jill Olin and her postdoctoral fellow, Jim Junker, who recently published a paper titled “Can biodiversity of preexisting and created salt marshes match across scales? An assessment from microbes to predators” in the Ecosphere Journal. You can learn more about the research on the LSU website.
Abstract: Coastal wetlands are rapidly disappearing worldwide due to a variety of processes, including climate change and flood control. The rate of loss in the Mississippi River Delta is among the highest in the world and billions of dollars have been allocated to build and restore coastal wetlands. A key question guiding assessment is whether created coastal salt marshes have similar biodiversity to preexisting, reference marshes. However, the numerous biodiversity metrics used to make these determinations are typically scale dependent and often conflicting. Here, we applied ecological theory to compare the diversity of different assemblages (surface and below-surface soil microbes, plants, macroinfauna, spiders, and on-marsh and off-marsh nekton) between two created marshes (4–6 years old) and four reference marshes. We also quantified the scale-dependent effects of species abundance distribution, aggregation, and density on richness differences and explored differences in species composition. Total, between-sample, and within-sample diversity (γ, β, and α, respectively) were not consistently lower at created marshes. Richness decomposition varied greatly among assemblages and marshes (e.g., soil microbes showed high equitability and α diversity, but plant diversity was restricted to a few dominant species with high aggregation). However, species abundance distribution, aggregation, and density patterns were not directly associated with differences between created and reference marshes. One exception was considerably lower density for macroinfauna at one of the created marshes, which was drier because of being at a higher elevation and having coarser substrate compared with the other marshes. The community compositions of created marshes were more dissimilar than reference marshes for microbe and macroinfauna assemblages. However, differences were small, particularly for microbes. Together, our results suggest generally similar taxonomic diversity and composition between created and reference marshes. This provides support for the creation of marsh habitat as tools for the maintenance and restoration of coastal biodiversity. However, caution is needed when creating marshes because specific building and restoration plans may lead to different colonization patterns.


More About Length:
It is the greater measurement for all two dimensional figures (figures for which only length and breadth are given).
Example: For every rectangle length is larger than the breadth.
Length is the highest measurement for all three dimensional figures (Figures for which Length, Breadth, and Height are given).
Example: For a cuboids� the length is the highest measurement.
Generally length is measured in two types of different units.
1. Customary system 2. Metric system
In metric system units for length are millimeters, centimeters, meters, Kilometers.
1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
1 Meter = 100 centimeters
1 centimeter = 10 millimeters.
In customary system (Specially followed in America) units for length are Inch, foot, yard, and mile.
1 Yard = 3 feet
1 Foot = 12 inches
How many centimeters are equal to 2 Km?
C. 20 000
D. 20 0000
Correct answer is D
Step 1: 1Km = 1000 meters.
2 Km = 1 x 1000 = 2000 meters
Step 2: 1 meter = 100 centimeters
2000 meters = 2000 x 100 = 200 000 centimeters


Testosterone is a male sex hormone made in the testicles. Testosterone plays a key role in male sexual development, from puberty to fertility. Some men can experience low testosterone levels which can lead to a number of symptoms that may cause bother. Over time, testosterone hormones do generally decline with age.
Other than age, testosterone levels can decline for a number of reasons. This can be due to a condition they are born with such as Kleinfelters or Noonans syndrome or it may develop over time due to certain conditions, such as diabetes, infections, pituitary disease, or HIV. Direct injury or surgery to the testicles can also result in low levels. It can also occur as a side effect of medication such as antidepressants, or chemotherapy. Smoking, alcohol, and being overweight have all been linked to lower testosterone levels too.
Symptoms of low testosterone can really vary; they can be more specific to sexual development or more general symptoms. Specific symptoms can include reduced libido (sex drive), erectile dysfunction, loss of body hair, and leaner muscle mass. More general symptoms can include tiredness, depression, poor concentration, poor energy, and reduced performance at work.
Your doctor will take a detailed history from you and ask you about any specific and general symptoms you may be experiencing. Providing you are comfortable, your doctor will often need to perform an intimate examination of your testicles. Your doctor may arrange for blood tests to measure your hormone and testosterone levels, and other blood tests that may be linked to the cause of your symptoms. Your doctor may refer you to a hormone specialist (endocrinologist) or a urologist for further management.
Treatment very much depends on the cause identified. Addressing the underlying issue is an important way to improve testosterone levels. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a specialist who can consider testosterone therapy (by way of injections, patches, or gels). It is important to note that it can take a moderate amount of time (3-6 months) for you to notice an improvement in your symptoms. It is important that lifestyle changes are made to improve your fitness and maintain a healthy weight, as well as eating nutritious well-balanced meals. Avoiding smoking and reducing your alcohol intake is strongly recommended.
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For the fertilization of the garden one can easily create organic fertilizers thanks to the reuse of household waste.
No need to buy expensive materials from stores. Here are three free organic fertilizer solutions to save the planet. In stores, several professional growth fertilizer solutions are tested and adapted to the cultivation of cannabis, but to fertilize your vegetable garden exposed to the open air, why not use composting: fertilizer produces natural food scraps and organic waste. Many garden growers today grow their plants in a small living space and not everyone has space for a compost pile. A good alternative comes to you in an unexplored place in your home: the kitchen trash can.
Here are three materials, straight out of the garbage, that will help you improve the quality of your land and grow strong, healthy plants.
1. Egg shells
Gather your eggshell crumbs, rinse them thoroughly in hot water, let dry for a few days then mix them in the soil will improve the drainage capacity of the soil and secrete calcium which helps protect your plants mold during growth and flowering.
2. Ground coffee
Ground coffee is an excellent and long-lasting source of nitrogen (N), which is one of the essential elements for plant health. The growers' recommendation is to mix the irrigation water: 2 cups of ground coffee in twenty liters of water and leave the mixture immersed overnight. Coffee can be added directly to the soil but it is important to be careful not to overdo the amount so as not to alter the pH level of the soil, which could damage the plants and lead to death. Be careful not to use instant coffee.
3. Banana skins
Banana peels are considered to be particularly rich in nutrients, especially calcium, magnesium, sulfur, phosphate, potassium, and sodium. Banana peels should be added directly to the soil, but it is important to cut them into small pieces as much as possible to speed up the dissolution and excretion of nutrients in the soil.
For those in charge of French agronomic research, these agro-ecological practices promote new agricultural techniques and greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


America’s first Olympics may have been its worst, or at least its most bizarre. Held in 1904 in St. Louis, the games were tied to that year’s World’s Fair, which celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase while advancing, as did all such turn-of-the-century expositions, the notion of American imperialism. Although there were moments of surprising and genuine triumph (gymnast George Eyser earned six medals, including three gold, despite his wooden leg), the games were largely overshadowed by the fair, which offered its own roster of sporting events, including the controversial Anthropology Days, in which a group of “savages” recruited from the fair’s international villages competed in a variety of athletic feats—among them a greased-pole climb, “ethnic” dancing, and mud slinging—for the amusement of Caucasian spectators. Pierre de Coubertin, a French historian and founder of the International Olympic Committee, took disapproving note of the spectacle and made a prescient observation: “As for that outrageous charade, it will of course lose its appeal when black men, red men and yellow men learn to run, jump and throw, and leave the white men behind them.”
The Olympics’ signal event, the marathon, was conceived to honor the classical heritage of Greece and underscore the connection between the ancient and modern. But from the start the 1904 marathon was less showstopper than sideshow, a freakish spectacle that seemed more in keeping with the carnival atmosphere of the fair than the reverential mood of the games. The outcome was so scandalous that the event was nearly abolished for good.


The Ocean Does the Robot Learning how to access ocean float data and interpreting graphs In this introductory lesson, students will become familiar with accessing and reading float data. Working in teams, students will use the Argo Fleet Monitoring website to access information about a float of their choice, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings in a creative way. This lesson can be used as a springboard for asking more complex questions and using float data to find answers. Topics Floats Authors Alexandra Boitor, Teresa Butler-Doran, Stephanie Kearney Teacher Resources Lesson Plan Teacher Presentation Exit ticket [click to make a copy to use on your own] Teacher rubric Student Resources Student Worksheet Data presentation summary worksheet Argo Float Map Day in the Life of a SOCCOM Float Argo Fleet Monitoring website Additional Resources Data is from Dr. Hannah Joy-Warren’s work here: https://ecotaxa.obs-vlfr.fr/prj/168 Staff Spotlight: Hannah Joy-Warren Argo Fleet Monitoring Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concepts Patterns Energy and matter Core Ideas ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience Practices Analyzing and interpreting data Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Ocean Literacy Fundamental Concepts 1.E: Most of Earth’s water (97%) is in the ocean. Seawater has unique properties: it is saline, its freezing point is slightly lower than fresh water, its density is slightly higher, its electrical conductivity is much higher, and it is slightly basic.


If you are swimming in the ocean and are caught in a rip current, the first thing you should do is REMAIN CALM. You will know you are in a rip current because it will pull you further from the shore out into the ocean. Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the pull of the rip tide, then head in towards the shore.
Keep aloe vera gel on hand to treat sunburns. This gel will have an immediate cooling affect and also promote faster healing. Another good solution is to mix vinegar with water to relieve the pain and itching from sunburn. White vinegar is also good for treating Jellyfish stings; fill a small spray bottle with vinegar and pack it in your beach bag for emergencies. In the event of severe swelling, seek medical attention. It is also a good idea to pack a small first aid kit with anti-bacterial cream and bandaids.
You need to apply sunscreen early and throughout your day on the beach. This applies to children as well as adults and remember that children’s skin is especially sensitive to the sun’s rays. Use a strong sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 or higher. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to take children into the sun. Remember to stay hydrated too, while enjoying your day on the beach. Drink plenty of water as exposure to the sun and salty water can drain a lot of fluid from your body. Some of the general symptoms of dehydration are dizziness, nausea and very dry mouth and lips.


Year after year, there is significantly less water in Kurdistan. The drought is getting worse and sandstorms are regular events. This is a result of rarely any rain and snow and dams build by neighbouring Countries.
The present situation in Mesopotamia in which less trees are planted and barely survive through all the seasons is disrupting. There are lots of areas that dry out and cause the trees to die. This is a huge disaster which can lead to an unsure future of this region. If we do not intervene and try to better nature we will be too late in 2040. Research has shown that in 2040 there will be more and more refugees due to the lack of food and the rise of sandstorms. MesoNature can solve all of these problems.
Our mission in short: to improve the nature of Mesopotamia as a whole as it has ever been, with the new ecological water saving technology we can save 90% water compared to current water systems such as drip system. With this we can increase production of bombs, plants and nature improvement by 90%. This means that within 5 to 10 years we will bring nature back from sandstorms and dry desert to a green area with much more life needs in the country. At the same time, we are increasing food production in the area, thereby preventing future disasters and avoiding natural disasters.


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Why did Germans immigrate to America in the 1830s?
Most of them came because of civil unrest, severe unemployment or almost inconceivable hardships at home. This wave of immigration affected almost every city and almost every person in America.
Why did people come to America in the 1700’s?
US Immigration Trendsin the 1700’s: The Colonial Period The vast majority of the first migrants moved from their homes in England to seek religious and political freedom and to escape from persecution for their beliefs. During the 17th century, approximately 400,000 English people migrated to Colonial America.
Why did people leave Germany in 1700s?
They left primarily because of the devastation of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) and the subsequent wars between the German principalities and France.
Who immigrated to America in the 1800s?
Immigration to the U.S. in the Late 1800s. Between 1870 and 1900, the largest number of immigrants continued to come from northern and western Europe including Great Britain, Ireland, and Scandinavia. But “new” immigrants from southern and eastern Europe were becoming one of the most important forces in American life.
Why did Germans come to America in the 1800s?
Germans came to America to seek relief from poverty and famine. Some came to seek religious tolerance. Approximately 65,000 to 100,000 Germans were to have arrived in America during colonial times. From 1790 to 1815 German immigration slowed.
How many German immigrants came to America from Germany?
From 1923 to 1963 the number of German arrivals to America outnumbered those from any other country. In the three centuries since the first German American settlement was founded in 1683, seven million German-speaking emigrants have come to America.
Why did people emigrate from Germany in 1820?
1820 to 1871. This wave of emigration was caused chiefly by economic hardships, including unemployment and crop failures. Many Germans also left to avoid wars and military service. In some cases, government entities encouraged poor citizens to emigrate.
Why did so many immigrants come to America in the 1870s?
Others came seeking personal freedom or relief from political and religious persecution, and nearly 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and 1900. During the 1870s and 1880s, the vast majority of these people were from Germany, Ireland, and England – the principal sources of immigration before the Civil War.


Nadar was the pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon. Nadar was born in April 1820 in Paris (though some sources state Lyon). He was a caricaturist for Le Charivari in 1848. In 1849 he created the Revue comique and the Petit journal pour rire. He took his first photographs in 1853 and in 1858 became the first person to take aerial photographs. He also pioneered the use of artificial lighting in photography, working in the catacombs of Paris. Around 1863, Nadar built a huge (6000 m³) balloon named Le Géant ("The Giant"), thereby inspiring Jules Verne's Five Weeks in a Balloon. Although the "Géant" project was initially unsuccessful Nadar was still convinced that the future belonged to heavier-than-air machines. Later, "The Society for the Encouragement of Aerial Locomotion by Means of Heavier than Air Machines" was established, with Nadar as president and Verne as secretary.
Nadar was also the inspiration for the character of Michael Ardan in Verne's From the Earth to the Moon. On his visit to Brussels with the Géant, on 26 September 1864, Nadar erected mobile barriers to keep the crowd at a safe distance. Up to this day, crowd control barriers are known in Belgium as Nadar barriers. In April 1874, he lent his photo studio to a group of painters, thus making the first exhibition of the Impressionists possible. He photographed Victor Hugo on his death-bed in 1885. He is credited with having published (in 1886) the first photo-interview (of famous chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul, then a centenarian), and also took erotic photographs. From 1895 until his return to Paris in 1909, the Nadar photo studio was in Marseilles (France). Nadar died in 1910, aged 89. He was buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.


The Secret War - A True History of Queensland's Native Police
For many Aboriginal people, white colonisation arrived with the armed men of the Native Police: a brutal force that operated on the 19th-century frontier, killing large numbers of Aboriginal people. Native Police detachments - mounted Aboriginal troopers led by white officers - would surround Aboriginal camps and fire into them at dawn, killing men, women and children. The bodies were often burned to destroy the evidence.
How did Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Queensland end up being violently forced to leave their homelands and live in these communities? Why were Aboriginal people so terrified of the police, they allowed themselves to be herded into 'prisons without walls'?
Historian Jonathan Richards has spent ten years researching this controversial subject, picking his way through the secrecy, misinformation and supposed 'lost files'.
In this first full-length comprehensive study of the Native Police in Queensland, Richard argues that they were a key part of a 'divide and rule' colonising tactic, used with equal success elsewhere in the British Empire; that the force's actions were given the implicit approval of government and public servants; and that their killings were covered-up.
The Secret War is an authoritative and ground-breaking contribution to Australia's white settlement history.
The Secret War is the latest salvo in the History Wars that sees historians, politicians and writers arguing over the extent of Indigenous deaths in frontier clashes. It is an authoritative and groundbreaking contribution to Australia's white settlement history.
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How many times before important exams have we wished to gain a photogenic memory strong enough to cram the entire of you syllabus within a night, right? However, while this might not be possible yet, what if we tell you that is opposite might be coming into transition?
Researchers at Radboud University have revealed that they are developing a “mind reading” technology that can visualize a person’s brainwaves in pictorial form.
The researchers on the quest to make this mind-reading technology possible revealed that in an experiment conducted on two volunteers, some positive results were noted. The volunteers were shown a different image each and were made to sit in a powerful brain-reading functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanner.
The fMRI scanner detects brain activity based on blood flow. Hence, when the volunteers were focusing on the image given, the fMRI started observing the changing frequencies of the brainwave within the part of the brain responsible for vision.
The information gained by the scanner was then transferred to the computer’s algorithm system which managed to depict an accurate visualization of the same image that was shown.
The best part about the entire research was that the images shown to the volunteers were formulated by a computer using the “paint-by-numbers” technique where each tiny dot whether light or dark was given a unique computer program code.
The pictures that were formed were new and were never seen either by the volunteers or fed into the fMRI scanner before. So, the accuracy it displayed in reading the brain signals and curating those signals in pictorial representation on the computer was a massive step.
This advancement in technology is massive and scientists are hopeful for even greater outcomes for this. Cognitive neuroscientist, Thirza Dado, believes that while the tests were solely focused on the image that was shown in the exact moment, the future with this technology can curate the image of what one person was thinking too. Hence, could be a massive blowing step into the world of mind reading and even clinical settings.


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Google DeepMind's WaveNet gets closer to replicating human speech
Google has been known to be fond of artificial intelligence, thanks to their various attempts to improve such technologies. The Search Giant has been directly involved with chatbots. They are also involved with AI robots that can write eerie post-modern poetry. And the company knows your fear of a robot apocalypse, so they have also created a system that would stop these machines from causing any harm.
But despite all these improvements, AI assistants are far from sounding like real humans. AI speech sounds very robotic, something that is vastly being improved by WaveNet, Deepmind’s new AI that can mimic human speech. It is not perfect, but is 50% better than current technologies. In fact, the thing is so smart it can create its own music, after learning various classical piano songs.
You can listen to some samples in DeepMind’s blog post. They are really quite impressive, but you likely won’t be seeing this hit the market soon, mostly because it requires too much computing power.
Researchers usually avoid modelling raw audio because it ticks so quickly: typically 16,000 samples per second or more, with important structure at many time-scales. Building a completely autoregressive model, in which the prediction for every one of those samples is influenced by all previous ones (in statistics-speak, each predictive distribution is conditioned on all previous observations), is clearly a challenging task.
For those out of the loop, Deepmind was acquired by Google in 2014 for $500 million. The Google-owned company’s system tries to mimic how the human mind works. It can be trained to learn information and has been known to beat Go champions, a great accomplishment considering this has been long known to be a distinctly human game.
Only time will tell how this will all pan out, but for now we can keep our eyes open to see how it all unfolds. Maybe soon enough you will be able to have actual conversations with your devices!


In every sector of business, there are training and management skills that an individual must have in order to be successful in their chosen career. When employing people who have the skills to make a difference, a business will find that their operations run smoother and they are more comfortable with the day to day tasks that are set for them. PCHT is a specialist in providing training and management within healthcare those who are on their way to becoming a qualified professional and require expert knowledge to ensure they are at the top of their game.
Training and Management in Healthcare
There are several refined skills that require constant training to ensure that workers are performing at their best in healthcare. These types of skills include:
- Basic first aid training
- The basics of controlling infection
- Food safety, which is vital when considering the overall safety of patients
- Managing and preventing falls to patients
- Dementia care
- Emergency protocols
- Integrating new patients into the establishment
- Day to day care for elderly patients
These training skills are going to be used in everyday and emergency situations where patients are concerned. Those workers who are trained in these management skills are going to perform at a higher level than those who learn these once and never take refresher courses or put these skills into practice.
The Benefits of Training and Management Skills
There are several benefits that a healthcare establishment will find when they give their employees the chance to redefine these skills or to learn the newest skills in the market. These benefits include:
- An improved work environment: When staff is performing at the top of their abilities with the best skills that can be taught, this will reflect upon the work environment. Having happy workers is going to make the business one in which everyone notices and wants to be a part of.
- Less accidents: In the healthcare field, accidents happen. However, when training workers with the best programmes and ensuring these skills are being implemented, less accidents will occur within the workplace.
- A more confident staff will result due to these skills, which makes patients feel safer and more comfortable.
Training and management skills are not an aspect that a business can afford to put off. Whether this is training new employees or helping older employees to stay on the cutting edge of information, these skills are an investment into the workplace that will pay off in the long run.


PERLINDUNGAN HUKUM TERHADAP KONSUMEN MUSLIM DALAM MENDAPATKAN JAMINAN HALAL PADA APLIKASI LAYANAN FOOD DELIVERY
The existence of products that have not been halal certified has resulted in consumers, especially Muslim consumers, finding it difficult to distinguish which products are truly halal and can be consumed in accordance with Islamic law from products that are not haram. advances in science and technology which are the driving force for the productivity and efficiency of producers of the goods or services they produce in order to achieve business targets. Muslim consumers in Indonesia have received protection for the products they will consume, both food and beverages, through regulations written in law number 34 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantee. From the things mentioned above, how is the legal protection for Muslim consumers in obtaining halal guarantees for food delivery service applications? The research in this paper is normative juridical research. To achieve its objectives, the consumer protection law sub-system cannot be separated from other legal sub-systems. for example with health law. For business actors or producers, they need to realize that the survival of their business is very dependent on consumers. For this reason, they have an obligation to produce goods and services as good and as safe as possible and try to provide satisfaction to consumers.


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DIGIPREDICT proposes the first of its kind digital twin to predict the progression of disease and the need for early intervention in infectious and cardiovascular diseases.
A digital twin is a digital representation of an object or process from the real world in the digital world – and more specifically for the case of DIGIPREDICT – of a patient. The DIGIPREDICT digital twins will be used ‘at the edge’, e.g. at the hospital level.
The project combines the latest advances in digital biomarkers, organ-on-chip (OoC) and artificial intelligence at the edge, and aims to build a new interdisciplinary community in Europe focused on digital twins.
The developed system will provide medical doctors with a unique digital tool for early prediction of potential serious complications in COVID-19 patients. Beyond COVID-19, the system promises to also improve the prevention, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of cardiovascular disease and detect the potential onset of inflammatory disease.
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1) What is the main purpose of the following appurtenances:
a) water column b) gage glass c) low water cutout
d) safety valve e) try cocks
2) How would know if you had a broken stay bolt?
3) What is a bag? What would you do if you found one?
4) What would cause a duplex pump to stop feeding hot water?
5) How many cubic feet of air are in a room with dimensions of 12í x 10í x 8í ?
6) How many BTUís are needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water from 32oF to 212oF? (multiple choice)
7) What are the four parts on top of the boiler shown from left to right?
8) What are the dangers of high and low water conditions?
9) You have just replaced the gage glass, which valve do you open first?
10) Describe the operation of an automatic non-return valve.
11) Describe the operation of a single element feed water regulator.
12) What does the safety valve do? Where would it be set at?
13) What are the combustibles of fuel? Define combustion.
14) What is foaming? What is priming? Are they preventable? How?
15) What is carryover? What are two causes of carryover? How can you avoid it?
16) Start a duplex pump.
17) Why do we blow down a boiler?
18) The boiler off line and is cooling down. What happens to the level in the gage glass?
19) Describe the three ways to atomize #6 oil?
20) What is PSIA? How does a PSIA gage read PSIG?
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Synonym: add to, advance, enlarge, expand, extend, raise. Antonym: decrease, diminish. Similar words: increased, increasing, increasingly, decrease, on credit, concrete, incredible, incredibly. Meaning: [ɪn'krɪːs] n. 1. a quantity that is added 2. a change resulting in an increase 3. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important 4. the amount by which something increases 5. the act of increasing something. v. 1. become bigger or greater in amount 2. make bigger or more.
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2 Stop beefing about the price increase.
3 Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.
4 He has been advised to increase his fibre intake.
5 The increase in salary will be appreciable.
6 A comfortable working environment will increase productivity.
7 The sudden increase in sales is easily explicable.
8 Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease.
9 Environmentalists are alarmed by the dramatic increase in pollution.
10 The qualification should increase my earning capacity.
11 Car theft is on the increase.
12 We need to increase public awareness of the disease.
13 His collection of books is always on the increase.
14 Being rich doesn't actually increase your happiness quotient.
15 The club has/have decided to increase subscriptions.
16 Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.
17 These exercises build muscle and increase stamina.
18 They notified a rent increase to us.
19 The bank's deposit accounts are on the increase.
20 Opening a new school will increase parental choice.
21 Crime is on the increase,[www.Sentencedict.com] especially mugging and burglary.
22 There was a rapid increase in the internal trade.
23 There has been an increase in total government spending.
24 There was a steady increase in population.
25 Massage may help to increase blood flow to specific areas of the body.
26 The President is backtracking on his promise to increase healthcare spending.
27 The campaign was designed to increase public awareness of the problem.
28 The force hopes to increase the number of its beat constables.
30 The slowdown in domestic demand was offset by an increase in exports.


Revisiting 'Nature's Best Hope' With Douglas Tallamy On Thursday's Access Utah
Douglas Tallamy’s first book, “Bringing Nature Home,” awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives.
In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation. “Nature’s Best Hope” shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Talllamy says that because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. Even more important, it’s practical, effective, and easy.
Douglas Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 95 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 40 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book “Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens” was published by Timber Press in 2007 and was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers' Association. “The Living Landscape,” co-authored with Rick Darke, was published in 2014. Tallamy’s new book “Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard” was published by Timber Press in February 2020. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B.Y. Morrison Communication Award and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award.
Utah Public Radio and Bridgerland Audubon Society are excited to launch the “Grow Native for Birds” Bookmark Art Contest. All of Utah's wild birds rely on native plants in the wild and in our parks and gardens, and this art contest celebrates the beauty of this interdependence and connectedness. The winning design will be printed on an educational bookmark that will be distributed to Utah libraries, local fourth graders and online available for anyone to view and download. Find details about the contest and how to enter your own design here.


The Art of Vergil: Image and Symbol in the Aeneid
University of Michigan Press, 1962 - Aeneas (Legendary character) in literature - 216 pages
In a discussion in which a comparison of Vergil and Homer becomes the pivot of criticism, the author analyzes basic themes, outlines the Vergilian structure, and indicates the way in which the characters and the events concerning them are related to the whole poem. The author shows how Vergil enlarged upon Homeric similes until they became transparent signs for inner events. He also examines the architecturally structured sequence of mood and argues that, since Vergil, mood has become to poetry what light is to painting.
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The city of Venice, Italy, was founded on an archipelago in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea in the V Century. Its foundation stems from the need to escape from the constant invasions and raids of the Germanic barbarians. The Venice Lagoon would become the moat that would protect them from such attacks. Thus each island that makes up the archipelago would become a kind of fort or fortress.
The historic center known as Venice, is made up of 118 small islands. Although today they are interconnected through more than 400 bridges, this was not always the case. Navigation through the canals and side rivers would be the easiest way to move people and goods.
These waterways have very variable sizes, which is why the model of the gondola was developed. The shape of this type of boat, long and narrow, allows the propulsion of the same using only one oar. It also limits contact (Resistance / friction) with water over which it floats on.
The main channels of Venice are the Grand Canal, the Giudecca and the “Rio del Palacio” (natural border between San Marco and Castello). Today, the waterways of Venice are traveled by motor boats, vaporettas, water taxis, etc.
Among the icons of Venice, we will always remember its channels, its gondolas and the maneuvers of its gondoliers that pleased the demands of those desiring a great ride.


Dr. Jessica Wyatt, General Dentist
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There has been much controversy surrounding the use of amalgam (silver) fillings in dentistry because they contain mercury, which is known to be toxic to humans. Amalgam has been used in dentistry for the last 150 years as a filling material for cavities. It is still used today, but less so now that tooth-colored restorations called composite have been introduced into dentistry. If you have silver fillings, you may wonder if they are safe to have or if you should have them removed.
As with other chemicals, the degree of harm the substance can cause is related to the amount present. At high levels, mercury can cause several symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, memory loss, headaches, and fatigue.
There is a wide variety of research available that demonstrates the safety of amalgam fillings in dentistry. Today, new research is being conducted to revisit this subject. In the past, amalgam fillings were thought to be inert, meaning that no mercury is released once the fillings is put in the tooth. Recent studies have shown that very small amounts of mercury in the form of a vapor can be released as the filling wears over time.
These studies have also shown that the amount of mercury you are exposed to from your fillings is less than the amount most people are exposed to in their daily environment or in the food they eat. People that have higher exposure to mercury than normal, such as those that are exposed in the work environment or consume foods with higher levels, should avoid amalgam restorations if possible.
Some studies have also suggested that removal of the silver filling actually releases more mercury into the patients system than if just left in place. Additionally, the trauma the tooth must undergo to have the fillings replaced can lead to severe sensitivity that can be temporary or permanent. In general, I do not advise my patients to have their amalgam fillings removed and will only do so for my patients if they fully understand the risks and benefits of the procedure.


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The monthly communicable disease surveillance report looks at reportable diseases in Oregon. The report breaks down cases for a variety of diseases by county, month and year of occurrence, age group, race, and ethnicity. (Note: The counts include only those cases reported up to the month you select for all years in the report. For example, if you select July, the report includes only cases reported each year from January to July.)
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Nishimwe, A., Dr. Rebecca Y. (April 14 2020). Management Effects on Soil Quality in the Geary Soil Series in Thayer County, Nebraska. Poster presentation, UCARE Research Symposium, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Spring 2020.
The CGIAR reports that around 40% of global crop yield variability is explained by climate. While global food consumption is expected to soar in 2050, the impact of climate change accounts for approximately 5% decrease in crop productivity. FAO estimates a 60% increase in global food demand by 2050, with global population reaching 9.8 billions. Sustainable soil management was also noted to boost agricultural food production by 58%. The evaluation of the impact of different management practices on dynamic soil properties was conducted on Geary silty clay loam, 3 to 7 %, eroded soils, which are mainly used for crop production and pasture in east-central Nebraska and central Kansas. To restore and/or preserve soil health, it is critical for future agronomists to understand potential impacts of different management practices on soil quality indicators at a global scale. For example, farmers in Rwanda undergo high pressure to produce more to feed the growing population, and to achieve this goal they need to rely on up-to-date, easy-to-interpret soil quality data to inform their agronomic practices.
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Your First Exam
At your first dental visit a complete dental exam will be done by your dentist. At that time and at following regular check-up exams, your dentist will include:
• Diagnostic x-rays: to check for decay,bone loss, tooth positions, and other potential oral pathology.
• Oral cancer screening: to check your lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums.
• Gum disease evaluation: to check your gums and bone around your teeth for any signs of periodontal disease.
• Examination of tooth surfaces to check for decay.
• Examination of existing restorations
Professional dental cleanings (scaling, root planing and polishing) are done by our registered dental hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam by the dentist and:
• Removal of calculus: Calculus is hardened plaque that has formed on the tooth and will be firmly attached. Calculus forms above and below the gum line, and may be removed with appropriate dental instruments.
• Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produces toxins that causes tissue inflammation, and if left untreated will lead to periodontal disease.
• Teeth polishing: Removes stain and plaque.


- Define the term “digital footprint” and identify the online activities that contribute to it.
- Identify ways they are — and are not — in control of their digital footprint.
- Understand what responsibilities they have for the digital footprints of themselves and others.
Task : Make a list of ways that we need to responsible to ourselves and others
digital footprint: A record of what you do online, including the sites you visit and the things you post; it can also include things that others post that involve you
responsibility: a duty you have to yourself or others
A video called “Follow the Digital Trail.” Have you heard of the word “trail” before?
So, what is a digital footprint?
What do you think are some of our responsibilities for being online? Both to ourselves and to others?
- Take a moment to think silently about these questions.
- Then, take turns sharing your response with your partner.
Task : Our responsibilities
Make a list of ways that we need to be responsible for ourselves and others
Don’t forget the power of physical security
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Credit & Copyright: T. Humbert, S. Barr÷, A. Desmougin & D. Walliang (Soci÷t÷ Lorraine d'Astronomie), AstroqueyrasExplanation: There has been a flash on Jupiter. A few days ago, several groups monitoring our Solar System's largest planet noticed a two-second long burst of light. Such flashes have been seen before, with the most famous being a series of impactor strikes in 1994. Then, fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 struck Jupiter leaving dark patches that lasted for months. Since then, at least seven impacts have been recorded on Jupiter -- usually discovered by amateur astronomers. In the featured video, variations in the Earth's atmosphere cause Jupiter's image to shimmer when, suddenly, a bright flash appears just left of center. Io and its shadow are visible on the right. What hit Jupiter will likely never be known, but considering what we do know of the nearby Solar System, it was likely a piece of rocky and ice -- perhaps the size of a bus -- that broke off long-ago from a passing comet or asteroid.
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Publications with keywords: Jupiter
Publications with words: Jupiter
- APOD: 2023 May 24 ┴ Observatory Aligned with Moon Occulting Jupiter
- APOD: 2023 May 23 ┴ Jupiters Swirls from Juno
- APOD: 2023 March 15 ┴ Jupiter and Venus Converge over Germany
- APOD: 2023 March 6 ┴ Jupiter and Venus from Earth
- APOD: 2023 March 5 ┴ Jupiter and Venus over Italy
- 10 Days of Venus and Jupiter
- Crescent Moon Occultation


Use citations correctly
Citations are direct quotes of something written or spoken, and a general rule is that quotes should be used sparingly, and be chosen well. Quotes are used when the actual phrasing, word choice, is important and creates meaning, or when the quote adds to your text’s credibility.
Quotes should stand out clearly from your independent text and should be no longer than 6-7 lines. Long and frequent quotes subtract from the independence of your text.
Short quotes (less than 1 line) are situated between quotation marks in-text, like:
The presidential candidate said: “Health cannot be questions of money; health is question of will.” at the American Public Health Association’s annual conference in Chicago in 1999,
Longer quotes can be marked by indentation and a line skip before and after e.g. as here, where a health administrator from a municipality is interviewed regarding barriers and opportunities for implementation of a new working method:
“(…) we really like this method and would be happy to use it in our daily work. But, we have no personal capacities and access to databases to use it routinely. So a key facilitator for implementation would be capacity building and provision of access to data (…)”.
Source: Nielsen, Steffan 2012. En procesevaluering af TTA-projektet i to kommuner, unpublished paper (thesis)
If words or sentences are omitted in quotes they are marked by (…) or […] .
In general, sources are always cited verbatim, even if the original quote is incorrect.
When re-using previous assignments you have written, you must treat them like any other source material by quoting them directly or referring to them in a note and including them in the bibliography.
When reference is made to unprinted material such as other people’s exam assignments or information provided verbally, the same rules regarding direct quotation and footnotes apply.
You must treat references or quotations from websites in the same way as other material and use quotation marks or a footnote specifying the URL.
Learn how to make references in the following.


The study that will show the real extent of microplastic pollution
(Susatinabilityenvironment.com) – That microplastics are a very serious matter and that their presence has now been recorded everywhere is well known and acclaimed. We know for sure that they have been found in virtually every ecosystem, from Mount Everest to the Mariana Trench, from the most remote beaches to urbanized metropolises; there are microplastics in the blood of humans and many farm animals. An April 2022 study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) showed the presence of nanoplastics in the roots of forest trees, from which they would then extend to leaves and branches.
Read also Microplastics found in human blood for the first time
What is complex is to identify the extent of the phenomenon: we talk about invisible particles, even smaller in the case of nanoplastics, and despite the many experiments developed for their measurement is still far from the prospect of a timely quantification of their presence.
Measuring the extent of pollution from microplastics is the goal of the SEA Plastics expedition, which is furrowing the Mediterranean to make measurements that give us an idea of the phenomenon.
SEA Plastics is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 by students of agroparistech – a French institute of technology specializing in life sciences and the environment – that every year crosses the Mediterranean Sea by measuring and collecting samples of microplastics to estimate the extent of pollution generated by them. At every stopover, the team’s scientists and scientists inform and raise awareness of the citizenry.
The goal of the 2022 expedition is to test and develop new methods to carry out the characterization of microplastics and study micropollutant transport models. Data collection will allow researchers to study how plastic’s aging process is affected by a number of different environmental factors.
To accomplish this quest, the team tied a series of strips at different heights of the ship. Every 10-12 days these are removed and replaced, and then analyzed in the laboratory: “The idea is to observe how UV rays, wind and marine spray alter the structure of these plastics over time,” explained Laurine Planat, student of the School of Life Sciences of the EPFL (SV). “Back at the lab, we will analyze the strips under the scanning electron microscope and compare our observations with the meteorological data from where we sampled them.”


In my family we make it a goal to have unstructured play in nature every day. Unstructured play in my family means giving my children access to a safe environment without toys, playground equipment, electronics, etc. and give them the opportunity to explore nature and learn to be creative on their own. I notice a huge behavioral change when we don’t take time to spend in nature. My children tend to be calmer, more obedient and happier when we spend time outside. Child development specialists have preached the benefits of nature play for years, just a few of the benefits are: an increase in your children’s academic potential, social skills and creativity.
During the cold months of winter our goal of spending time in nature becomes more difficult. Depending on how low the temperatures are keeps us from staying out too long but the following is a quick activity my girls enjoy to do. After a new snow or rainfall they love to investigate our yard, the park or the empty field by our home for fresh animal tracks. They try to imagine what the animal is, what journey it was on and make up stories about the creature throughout their day. During these last few weeks of winter be sure to try this activity!
Melynda@Your Wild Child says
Thanks for the post and the easy way to get kids outside. In addition to checking out animal tracks, we sometimes like to make our own. By bounding like a snowshoe hare, loping like a coyote, prancing like a moose or hopping like a bird, the kids not only have fun and get exercise, but they get a better understanding of how animals move.


Tips To Protect You and Your Children from the Sun’s Harmful Rays and Prevent Sunburns
It is important that you carefully plan your outings to avoid excessive sun exposure. Too much exposure to the sun can cause heat related illnesses and it increases your risk for skin cancer. It is very important to take the time and protect you and your children from the sun’s harmful rays and prevent sunburns. Use these tips to help limit your exposure to the sun:
- Avoid the being in the sun between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun’s rays are the most harmful.
- Wear sunscreen that is rated SPF 30 or above.
- Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before heading out into the sun and reapply every 2 hours unless your a sweating or swimming then reapply sunscreen more often.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
- Do wear light colored clothing.
- Do wear long sleeves and pants if you plan on being in the sun for long periods of time.
- Do wear a wide-brimmed hat. Baseball caps don’t protect the back of the neck and should be avoided.
- Drink plenty of cool or cold fluids, preferably, water.
- Watch for signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion, especially, important if your baby joins you on your outings. Some of the symptoms include: fussiness, excessive crying, redness, confusion, dark urine output, excessive sweating, weakness, muscle cramps, dizziness, and possibility of fainting.
- Watch for signs and symptoms of heat stroke. Some symptoms include: high body temperature, no longer sweating, hot and dry skin, shallow breathing, nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, rapid heart beat, and possible seizures.
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors during the summer months? If so, do you apply sunscreen to your children on a regular basis?


Plot twist: Coffee isn’t actually ‘bad’ for your heart. It might help it, study shows
When it comes to heart health, coffee has a poor rep. While some people report uncomfortable jitters and fluttering pulses, studies suggest that the drink has certain health advantages, including lower cancer, liver disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease risks.
New study from the University of California, San Francisco, has shattered more myths.
An examination of more than 386,000 self-reported coffee users found no evidence that the beverage promotes cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, in a U.K. biological database. In fact, each additional cup of coffee drunk was linked to a 3 percent decreased chance of developing the disease, according to the study.
People who have a bad reaction to coffee are likely to have some genes that cause them to process caffeine differently than those who do not. The researchers found no higher risk of arrhythmia even among individuals with the genetic propensity, according to the study published Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.
“Coffee is the primary source of caffeine for most people, and it has a reputation for causing or exacerbating arrhythmias,” senior and corresponding author Dr. Gregory Marcus, a cardiology professor who specializes in the treatment of arrhythmias at UCSF, said in a statement. “Our population-based analysis demonstrates that widespread warnings against caffeine for the prevention of arrhythmia are likely unfounded.”
The researchers point out that the study’s self-reported nature, as well as a lack of information on the type of coffee and how it was prepared, restricts their ability to draw a causal link between coffee and poor heart health. Their conclusions, on the other hand, are in accord with those of others who have studied the subject.
According to Marcus, “only a randomised clinical trial can conclusively establish clear consequences of coffee or caffeine consumption.” “However, there was no indication in our study that drinking caffeinated beverages increased the risk of arrhythmia.”


Fenrir Valley (The name as it would appear in a gazetteer)
Fenrir Valley (The name as it would appear on a map)
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Feature type: Valley
This name originates from New Zealand. It is part of the New Zealand Gazetteer and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica.
Names that other countries have for this feature:
A small, mainly ice-free valley between the upper reaches of the Heimdall and Rhone Glaciers in the Asgard Range, Victoria Land. Feature shown on: NZ AntTopo50-MF08
The name, applied by New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee (NZ-APC) and United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) in consultation, is one in a group in the range derived from Norse mythology, wherein Fenrir is a wolf chained by Tiw.
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Most adults know the dangers of getting distracted while behind the wheel, but that doesn't stop them from practicing risky behaviors. A recent poll from AT&T found that almost half of commuters reported texting while driving, and 43 percent of those who've done it call it a habit. In fact, more adults are texting while driving than teens - and the problem keeps getting worse.
"Texting while driving is not just a teen problem," John Ulczycki, of the National Safety Council, told The Detroit Free Press. "Teens text. But you're looking at around 10 million teen drivers, but about 180 million other adult drivers."
About 60 percent of commuters claim that they never texted while driving three years ago, so this is a relatively new phenomenon. Despite the fact that 98 percent of adults know that it is dangerous, they continue to do so, which puts themselves and other motorists at risk. Accidents stemming from texting can result in injury or the need for auto repair, so drivers should do their best to stay alert and avoid these distractions.
To help keep people focused on the roads, AT&T is launching a program called "It Can Wait," which aims to prevent drivers from texting trivial messages. This is just one of many similar movements happening across the U.S., so motorists can consider making a personal commitment to the cause and joining up with a group near them.


As years pass and you feel yourself growing older, it is only natural to begin thinking about ways to stay healthy and youthful for as long as possible. New studies are increasingly revealing that behavioral health and physical health can both be a component of anti-aging care.
The connection between behavioral health and physical well-being is an important one. According to a recent study, people who experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at an increased risk for heart disease. PTSD may specifically cause higher levels of atherosclerosis, which is essentially a buildup of harmful artery plaque. This plaque can cause strokes and heart attacks as well as death.
In the study of around 300,000 veterans, the ones suffering PTSD showed death rates that were over twice as high as those that did not suffer from PTSD. Plaque in the arteries appeared to be a large contributor to the increased risk of death. Patients with PTSD are frequently at an enhanced state of anxiety, and learning simple stress management tactics as part of behavioral therapy can help reduce stress levels and increase coping abilities.
While these results are preliminary they do decisively show that patients with PTSD, which can potentially affect as many as one in every 10 Americans today, must seek treatment with a qualified professional as soon as possible and have regular check-ups with their physician. If they are found to have elevated levels of atherosclerosis, it is important to be aware of that so anti-aging steps can be taken and the patient can work on decreasing their risk of heart attack. According to these new studies, proper treatment may literally be a life saver.


Sandia National Labs Academic Alliance Collaboration Report 2020-2021
FIRST-OF-ITS KIND SOFTWARE CREATES ACCURATE DIGITAL REPRESENTATIONS OF COMPLEX OBJECTS
A first-of-its-kind software, Vorocrust, allows scientists in many disciplines to create accurate digital representations of complex objects, or meshes, of all kinds of parts, from rotors to wheels to protective equipment. Complex meshes often have curves, sharp edges, or holes. Once created, they look like 3D images used in computer simulations that incorporate algorithms to determine when parts might fail in extreme conditions. This helpful — and often essential — aspect of design precedes the creation of prototypes and parts for testing.
“VoroCrust incorporates a special type of 3D polyhedral cells, called Voronoi cells, to create the meshes,” said Sandia computer scientist and project lead Mohamed Ebeida. “Most other
mesh-generation methods use 3D tetrahedral or hexahedral cells that can have low quality or are difficult to automate,” he said. “Existing methods for Voronoi meshing don’t always conform to all corners and angles of complex objects. This can be fixed with manual labor, but it is a tedious process that can take a significant number of work hours,” Mohamed said. VoroCrust is the first software to generate Voronoi-cell meshes that conform to complex models without needing to be fixed manually.
“Sandia identified meshing as the single biggest bottleneck in these analyses.
Current practices require human intervention, and VoroCrust provides us with a path toward automating this process to relieve tech staff by reducing the time spent on fixing computer-generated errors in modeling,” he said.
“The Voronoi magic will happen once you decompose the object into these
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Dreaming of escaping to a faraway place that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen? The surreal, almost alien-looking landscape of Pamukkale, Turkey is enhanced by the ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman spa city of Hierapolis. Pamukkale means ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish, and refers to the cascades of hardened minerals that flow down its stepped travertine hot spring terraces.
Located in Turkey’s Inner Aegean region, the area is a major tourist attraction as visitors from the world over flood in to gaze at these highly unusual landscape formations. In the 20th century, modern hotels were actually built on top of the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Byzantine and Greco-Roman city that stands at the top of Pamukkale, and a road ran through one of the terraces. Pamukkale-Hierapolis is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and all traces of modernity have been removed.
The Hierapolis hot springs were used as a natural spa for centuries, beginning in the 2nd century BCE. Many visitors would come to live out their final years here, ending up in the nearby Hierapolis necropolis. The main feature of this spa city is the Sacred Pool, which is littered with the remnants of columns from the Roman Temple of Apollo, and guests can still swim in it for a fee.
Like so many other ancient and natural sites, Pamukkale has been greatly changed by modern tourism, and it’s not quite the meditative spot that it once was. But its white terraces are literally unlike anything else in the world, and definitely worth a stop if you’re ever traveling in the area.
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Gross amount is an amount of money an employee earns from an organization before any deductions are made. It includes the standard pay rate of an employee, including the overtime amount during the pay period.
Let us explore with an example. If your employer agreed to pay you a yearly annual compensation of $120,000, then you have agreed to $10,000 as your monthly gross pay. An employee should have to understand the term gross pay because it is necessary to know the gross pay amount for negotiating the salary.
For salaried employees:
The Gross pay can be calculated as
Gross Pay = The Annual salary amount of an employer, divided by the number of pay periods.
If an employer has agreed to a monthly payment of $10,000, the employer has agreed to pay $120,000 annually. The employee will receive a total of twelve paychecks, and with the additional pay periods, the paycheck gets decreased.
For Hourly Pay employees:
Gross Pay = the total number of hours worked in a pay period * Hourly Rate with the inclusion of overtime hours and hourly overtime rate.
If an employee needs a gross pay of $5,000, he/she should work nearly 80 hours and an hourly rate of $62.50 per hour.
Gross pay is an amount paid to the employee before deductions. On the other hand, net pay is otherwise called the “take-home” amount. The net pay is the amount of money an employee obtains after making all the deductions.


Report on Mombacho (Nicaragua) — March 1982
Scientific Event Alert Network Bulletin, vol. 7, no. 3 (March 1982)
Managing Editor: Lindsay McClelland.
Mombacho (Nicaragua) Four hot-springs located
Please cite this report as:
Global Volcanism Program, 1982. Report on Mombacho (Nicaragua) (McClelland, L., ed.). Scientific Event Alert Network Bulletin, 7:3. Smithsonian Institution. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.SEAN198203-344110
11.826°N, 85.968°W; summit elev. 1344 m
All times are local (unless otherwise noted)
"Paolo Pisani, a consultant to INE, reported finding four previously unknown low-temperature hot springs on the S side of Mombacho. These are not believed to be new, however."
Geological Summary. Mombacho is an andesitic and basaltic stratovolcano on the shores of Lake Nicaragua south of the city of Granada that has undergone edifice collapse on several occasions. Two large breached craters formed by edifice failure cut the summit on the NE and S flanks. The NE-flank scarp was the source of a large debris avalanche that produced an arcuate peninsula and a cluster of small islands (Las Isletas) in Lake Nicaragua. Two small, well-preserved cinder cones are located on the lower N flank. The only reported activity was in 1570, when a debris avalanche destroyed a village on the south side of the volcano. Although there were contemporary reports of an explosion, there is no direct evidence that the avalanche was accompanied by an eruption. Fumarolic fields and hot springs are found within the two collapse scarps and on the upper N flank.
Information Contacts: S. Williams, R. Stoiber, Dartmouth College; I. Menyailov, V. Shapar, IVP, Kamchatka; D. Fajardo B., INETER.


Happy Birthday, James Weldon Johnson!
Happy Birthday, James Weldon Johnson!!
On June 17, 1871, right here in Jacksonville, Florida, James Weldon Johnson was born. He was the son of Helen Louise Dillet, a native of Nassau, Bahamas, and James Johnson. His maternal great-grandmother, Hester Argo, had escaped from Saint-Domingue (today Haiti) during the revolutionary upheaval in 1802, along with her three young children, including James’s grandfather Stephen Dillet.
Johnson was an American writer and civil rights activist. He was married to civil rights activist Grace Nail Johnson. He was a leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), where he started working in 1917. In 1920, he was the first African American to be chosen as executive secretary of the organization, effectively the operating officer. He served in that position from 1920 to 1930. Johnson established his reputation as a writer and was known during the Harlem Renaissance for his poems, novel, and anthologies collecting both poems and spirituals of black culture. He wrote the lyrics for “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, which later became known as the Negro National Anthem, the music being written by his younger brother, composer John Rosamond Johnson.
Johnson was appointed under President Theodore Roosevelt as U.S. consul in Venezuela and Nicaragua for most of the period from 1906 to 1913. In 1934, he was the first African American professor to be hired at New York University. Later in life, he was a professor of creative literature and writing at Fisk University, a historically black university.
Johnson died in 1938 while vacationing in Wiscasset, Maine, when the car his wife was driving was hit by a train. His funeral in Harlem was attended by more than 2,000 people. Johnson’s ashes are interred at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.


Reading about colonial life in America got me thinking about the founding fathers (and mothers) of the revolutionary period. I thought it would be interesting to examine a piece of parenting advice from one of the many individuals who, essentially, parented this country.
John Adams served as both President and Vice President of America in the last decades of the 18th century and early 19th. He had been a member of the Continental Congress and helped to write the Declaration of Independence. He and his wife, Abigail, both of Massachusetts, spent time on diplomatic missions to France. One of their sons, John Quincy Adams, also served as President.
I turned to my copy of Our Sacred Honor: Words of Advice from the Founders in Stories, Letters, Poems, and Speeches compiled by William J. Bennett (Simon & Schuster, 1997). The following quote, in a letter from John to Abigail, explains the expectations they had for their children:
“Human nature with all its infirmities and depravation is still capable of great things. It is capable of attaining to degrees of wisdom and of goodness, which, we have reason to believe, appear respectable in the estimation of superior intelligences. Education makes a greater difference between man and man, than nature has made between man and brute. The virtues and powers to which men may be trained, by early education and constant discipline, are truly sublime and astonishing.”
“It should be your care, therefore, and mine, to elevate the minds of our children and exalt their courage; to accelerate and animate their industry and activity; to excite in them an habitual contempt of meanness, abhorrence of injustice and inhumanity, and an ambition to excel in every capacity, faculty, and virtue. If we suffer their minds to grovel and creep in infancy, they will grovel all their lives.”
“But their bodies must be hardened, as well as their souls exalted. Without strength and activity and vigor of body, the brightest mental excellencies will be eclipsed and obscured.”
Discipline your mind, use your intellect, exercise your body, and above all, value virtue.
Good advice for a nation, too.


Chronic Disease Prevention Program
The Chronic Disease Prevention Office works with communities, school, businesses, and healthcare organizations to implement programs, policies and environmental supports to help our residents, families and communities thrive. We want to see a Kent County where everyone is their healthiest-from being physically active, to eating healthy, to living tobacco free…
Ready to quit smoking or vaping or know someone who needs help? There are lots of resources available.
Maryland Tobacco Quitline. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit smokingstopshere.com for 24/7 support from a trained quit coach. Patches and gum available while supplies last.
Vaping Prevention and Education: Resources for Talking With Students A collection of science-based, standards-mapped classroom resources. These resources were created by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products and aim to prevent vaping among middle and high school students.
Maryland teens can now use the Live Vape Free (LVF) program for help quitting e-cigarettes. LVF is a free texting program for youth ages 13-17. To sign up for free, Maryland teens can text VAPEFREE to 873-373.
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The definition of stigma, according to Webster’s dictionary, is “a mark of shame or discredit.” As the country continues to progress through the pandemic, the general stigma around mental health is being challenged as more and more people seek counseling to cope with the changing times. The military carries the same stigma, as potential career implications, perceptions of weakness or not being “mission ready”, and the notion of “I can handle it on my own,” create barriers to care for some service members.
The military continues to work to dismantle the stigma of mental health. In recent years, training programs among military leadership, an increase of mental health care provider staff, and educational campaigns on mental health have all aided in decreasing stigma. But there is still work to be done. Read on for ideas to consider when engaging with military service members regarding mental health:
- Military culture plays a big part. Servicemembers are conditioned to be strong, resilient and mission-ready. “Invisible” mental health disorders can present more subtly than more “visible” physical ailments, and therefore might be considered less serious or severe. Understanding this cultural conflict while discussing the benefits of mental health care can be helpful.
- Words matter. The language we use can help fuel or diffuse stigma. Labels with negative connotations encourage stigma. Putting the person first – “mentally ill” becomes “an individual living with mental illness”, for example – is a way to minimize labeling that can contribute to a more positive perception of mental health.
- Approach with empathy. The above-mentioned barriers to care can be monumental. Seeking to understand what might be holding a particular service member back from accessing mental health help could help break down those barriers and create a path to treatment specific to that service member’s needs.
Below are some helpful resources with information geared toward decreasing the stigma around mental health and the military. As Focused Solutions continues efforts to shatter the stigma around mental health in the military, we look forward to a time when seeking mental health help will be as unremarkable as going for an annual physical.
- The Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PCHoE)
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- The Military Health System website (Mil)
Contact us at Focused Solutions to learn about how we can help you navigate life’s unique challenges…together.


Today, I have come up with the two confusingly-spelled words: temperature and preparation.
The ‘para’ in preparation, and the ‘pera’ in temperation, look quite similar in pronunciation when we read those two words out loud. Hence, new language learners might get confused whether to spell temperature as temparature or temprature. Also, they might get confused in spelling preparation as prepration or preperation.
In a nut shell:
Why can’t we spell temperature as temparature or temprature, if they all give the same pronunciation?
Why can’t we spell preparation as prepration or preperation?
Is there any spelling rule in writing such words properly? Are there other words (containing pra, pera and para) apart from temperature and preparation?
You can, of course, use any spelling you wish. If you use unconventional spellings such as “preperation” in a formal setting, such as an academic paper, the reader may regard your work as inferior, which would interfere with your academic purpose.
There are many rules for English spelling, but most of them are wrong at least some of the time. English borrowed heavily from other languages during its development. Because of this, many things about English are irregular.
For more information, good starting points may be these Wikipedia articles:
Source : Link , Question Author : Ahmed , Answer Author : MetaEd


He is best known for writing the declaration of independence. Nearly every elementary student in the nation knows his name. He was gifted in the fields of architecture, politics, law, and even science. For all of this to be possible, he must have been somewhat of an iconic figure, right? Right, but the fact that he was a hypocrite cannot be overlooked. Jefferson wrote about “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”, and claimed that “all men are created equal”, but held many slaves himself… (Declaration of Independence).
History has informed us that the bodies of men as well as individuals are susceptible to the spirit of tyranny. ” Throughout the text, Jefferson repeatedly equates Britain’s treatment of the colonies to a master’s arbitrary oppression of slaves. Based on these strong statements, it seems that Jefferson would be staunch advocate of the physical and intellectual freedom of every person, regardless of creed, race, or religion. In reality, however, it is widely known that Jefferson did own slaves, and thus contradicted himself, again adding more evidence to the hypocrite argument.
In Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Slavery, he explains how blacks are equal to whites “by their faculties of memory, reason, and imagination”, but this is where the quality ends.
Another hypocritical event during Jefferson’s’ administration was his acceptance of the National Bank. Early in Jefferson’s political career, Jefferson had debated with Hamilton on whether to have the National Bank. When this government was first established, it was possible to have kept it going on true principles, but the contracted, English, half-lettured ideas of Hamilton destroyed that hope in the bud, We can pay off his debts in 15 years. ” Early in Jefferson’s Administration, Jefferson had denounced the National Bank. At the end of his administration, Jefferson realized that the National Bank was important and this is hypocritical by disregarding his principles.


The four seasons theme through the prism of national traditions in works by composers of the 20th – early 21st centuries
The article is devoted to the problem of translating national traditions into works with the four seasons theme in the 20th – early 21st centuries. This or that national coloring can manifest in a musical composition by means of a diverse set of components such as the idiom elements provided with a connection with folklore, and a genre basis as well as by means of specific features of speech intonations, religious traditions, and national literary sources (tales, myths, legends, traditions). The purpose of this article is to study the national nature of works on the four seasons theme which were created by composers in the 20th – early 21st centuries. “The four seasons” is an eternal theme as it expresses the objective laws of the world order. By personifying moral and ideological attitudes which are significant for the humanity, it is incorporated repeatedly into works regardless of geographic and spatio-temporal factors. In different eras, artists have introduced a relevant for a given time period meaning into its content. For many composers, the four seasons theme is a reflection of harmony, order, and rooted traditions. In this regard, the four seasons theme has an out-of-time nature in arts, and preserves its topicality, value and importance for a particular era. The main meaningful component of this theme is considered as an image of the artistic picture of the world in the mind of the artist-creator of a particular work, such an image being composed by its author himself. In the compositions written on this theme by a number of composers of the 20th – early 21st centuries, a great emphasis is placed on different national traditions. Some authors focus on certain cultural toposes, others turn to folk music, still others pay their attention to the philosophical aspect of the eternal theme content. Being very diversified, the national component clearly manifests through the prism of the four seasons theme, which remains in demand in musical art for many centuries.
national traditions, artistic picture of the world, four seasons, eternal theme.
Shibinskaya A. The four seasons theme through the prism of national traditions in works by composers of the 20th – early 21st centuries // South-Russian musical anthology. 2020. No 1. Pp. 63–70.


Brazil: Dr. Esper Cavalheiro, President of the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientmfico e Tecnolsgico remarked, "When Brazil became a partner with Gemini in 1993 and SOAR Project in 1995 it took two giant steps forward and entered the age of observation and instrumentation with large telescopes. These projects have not only given Brazilian scientists a valuable opportunity to interact with partners who are actively involved in using the most advanced instrumentation, but also it opened up prospects regarding the development of the better quality astronomical instruments. The National Research Council from Brazil gives such importance to this field of scientific research that it has begun to support a project that we call the 'Millennium Institute for the Evolution of Stars and Galaxies in the Era of Large Telescopes'. Involving more than 80% of Brazil's astronomers and 17 research institutes. The purpose of the project is to train and qualify staff in the field of astronomy while also developing equipment and instruments with a view to taking part in observational projects using the SOAR and GEMINI telescopes. Astronomy discoveries have always had a powerful impact on society since the days of Copernico and have helped to shape views of the modern world that are still current today. Similarly by spreading astronomical knowledge we play a key role in disseminating scientific knowledge and finally in educating the public about science".


philosophy 3 1
according to the pdf attached answer any two of the questions with 150+ words each
(1) What is the classical account of knowledge?
(2) What are Gettier–style counterexamples, and how do they challenge the classical account of knowledge?
(3) What, if anything, is wrong with defining knowledge as justified true belief that is based on no false assumptions?
(4) Is knowledge instrumentally valuable? If so, why, and to what extent?
(5) Is knowledge more valuable than mere true belief?
(6) What is the radical sceptical argument, and how does it trade on (i) sceptical hypotheses, and (ii) the closure principle?
(7) Can one coherently deny the closure principle?
(8) Is it possible to know the denials of radical sceptical hypotheses?
(9) Is "˜knows' a context-sensitive term? If so, does this have any bearing on radical scepticism?
(10) What is the hard problem of consciousness? How hard is it?
(11) What is the "˜Mary' problem against physicalism, and how effective is it?
(12) What are philosophical zombies, and what problem are they meant to pose for physicalism? How plausible is the zombie argument?
(13) Is conceivability a guide to (metaphysical) possibility? If not, why might this be important?
(14) What is direct realism, and how does it differ from indirect realism?
(15) What is the argument from illusion, and how is it used to motivate indirect realism over direct realism? Is it effective?
(15) What is disjunctivism, and how does it respond to the argument from illusion?
(17) What is the feeling account of emotions, and what problems does it face?
(18) What is the cognitive account of emotions, and what problems does it face?
(19) What is the problem of fiction, and how do you think one should respond to it?
(20) Are emotions ever rational?


Why Is a Liquor's Proof Double Its Percentage Alcohol by Volume?
By Nick Greene
As any high schooler who has incisively compared bottles in his or her parents' liquor cabinet can tell you, a spirit's proof is exactly twice as much as its percentage of alcohol by volume. Why bother using this 0-200 scale? Because history, of course.
"Proof," as it's used in regards to booze, harkens back to when traders would have to literally prove that their hooch was the real deal. According to the University of Cincinnati's William B. Jensen, in 16th century England, traders would drench a pellet of gunpowder in liquor to determine the spirit's potency. "If it was still possible to ignite the wet gunpowder, the alcohol content of the liquor was rated above proof and it was taxed at a higher rate, and vice versa if the powder failed to ignite.”
While the term "proof" stuck, in America, the standard it refers to has nothing to do with gunpowder. Around 1848, 50% alcohol by volume was chosen as a baseline and 100 was used as its corresponding proof. Thus, the proof is double the ABV.
In other countries, other proof systems are used. For example, in 1816 the U.K. started to use gravity as their standard. The Customs and Excise Act states that 100 proof liquors are "those in which the weight of the spirits is 12/13 the weight of an equal volume of distilled water at 51° F (11° C)." The proof then comes out to be about 1.75 times the alcohol by volume percentage. All that math could drive someone to drink.


Aches or Joint Pain Stiffness
General or Other | Rheumatology | Aches or Joint Pain Stiffness (Symptom)
Joint pain is characterized by a discomfort or tenderness in a joint. Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet, such as the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle, which allows bones to move. They are made up of cartilage, ligaments, tendons, fluid-filled sacs that help cushion the joint called bursas, and the synovial. Any of the structures in a joint can become irritated or inflamed in response to a variety of mild to serious diseases, disorders or conditions. Joint pain can appear even without movement and can be serious enough to limit movement.
Joint pain is described as a discomfort, inflammation, increased warmth or burning, soreness, stiffness, or pain. It can last briefly or it may be chronic, when last more than three months.
Joint pain has many causes. Sudden joint pain can be due to a mild muscle or ligament sprain, bursitis, or a dislocation. Chronic joint pain can be a symptom of serious and even life-threatening conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, leukemia, or bone cancer.
Joint pain often occurs in conjunction with other signs and symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Other symptoms can include joint swelling, redness, and fever. Joint pain may also occur with other symptoms related to the joint, including: inability to put weight on the affected joint, reduced mobility, stiffness, swelling or visible deformity of the affected joint.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Joint pain caused by injury and overuse is the simplest kind of joint pain to treat because it is generally only a temporary condition that will not progressively worsen. For this type of pain, the most commonly recommended joint pain treatment is anti-inflammatory medicines. For arthritic joint pain treatment, especially when dealing with cartilage deterioration, combinations of the supplements glucosamin and chondroitin help to encourage growth of new cartilage and lessen pain.


What is a Quiet Book and Why Every Baby & Toddler Should Have One
The quiet book (also known as a busy book), is a great resource to have at your fingertips to keep your child engaged and focused on specific skills. These books can be catered to your child’s skill level and interests, and make for a great DIY project for parents. If you choose to create your own quiet book, the book pages can be simple and to the point, or intricate with lots of detail (depending on your crafting skills and available time).
What is it?
The quiet book is quite literally – quiet. It is a book that is made of fabric (typically felt). Each page is focused on a different skill. They are colorful, provide a new platform for learning, and inspire independent play and creativity. These books are great for travel or moments when you might need to keep your child occupied and quiet/focused.
What age(s) is this book appropriate for?
This book is actually great for children of all ages, but is best geared towards children 1-5 years old. The possibilities for page ideas are endless. If you can think it up, it can be created. Here are some of the more popular pages that are included in the typical book:
- Color identification/matching
- Shape identification/matching
- Using snaps, buttons, buckles and zippers
- Matching and sorting activities
- Spelling words
- Nature/Animal exploration (picking apples, fishing, seasons )
- Games (tic tac toe, checkers, memory)